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his is my mom and dad. The picture was taken at my dad's retirement banquet. He was a city fireman for the city of Altoona. He drove the fire truck. Then in 1990 he suffered a mild stroke followed by a mild heart attack seven months later. He had to retire then. Now he works part time at a local grocery store.
he lights of my life: Bailey Andrew (4), Finnley Ashton (2 1/2), and Asher Gabriel (3 months.)I'm a stay at home mom and on any given day if you were to visit my house you might not think that I was very happy about it. But I love my babies more than anything else in this entire world. Just when I think I know it all, they turn around and teach me a lesson. I'm not sure who's learning more from whom. 
he proud grandparents! Her, my mom and dad are holding Bailey just a day old. When he was born at 3:30 in the morning, they came then too!
y brother Kirk. He's 32. He doesn't usually make such a goofy face! We aren't nearly as close as I wish we were but maybe that's because we're 8 years apart. Just when I was getting old enough to appreciate having a sibling, he was married and starting his own family. I love him with all my heart though.
irk and I at the ripe old ages of 15 and 7.
irk and I dancing at my wedding, March 25, 1995.
odparents, Kirk and his wife Kellie, hold their Goddaughter Finnley at her baptism. They have been married 10 years and have four children now.
t Finnley's baptism: Kirk, Kellie, their children Kyle and Kirsten. Kellie is pregnant with their third child, Katherine.
y extended family. Paul, Cheryl, Dusty, Todd and Troy.
y inlaws Paul and Cheryl holding a Christmas present from us.
aul's sister Dusty with her family. Husband Eric and boys Avery and Noah. 
he greatest sisters in law that anyone could ask for. (Kirk's wife Kellie and Paul's sister Dusty.)
issing Cousins: AJ, Noah, Bailey and Finnley. They are sitting on a stone in a cemetary near Dusty's house. It is so beautiful and quiet there and a great place to take a walk. 
eather, Adrienne and Paula. These guys are my best friends in the whole world. Though we've been out of high school for over 6 years, we've managed to stay friends. Through thick and thin, they're always there!
argaret Agnes Stoltenberg, my grandma. She passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 1998. She was my best friend and teacher. I just wish I had realized that before she died.
y Greatest Achievements, Bailey Andrew and Finnley Ashton!
ur first baby, Zachary Paul. He was born August 25, 1994 and died August 26, 1994. When I was 4 months pregnant the sonogram revealed that his bladder was blocked. Knowing this, we continued the pregnancy anyway. He died 10 hours after birth. It hurts sometimes to think that someone is missing in our family. 
innley, Bailey and I all dressed up for Easter. (1999) 
sher Gabriel, our newest addition born Thursday, June 1, 2000 at 1:00pm. He was 7lbs 15 1/2 oz and 20 inches long. He is an amazing baby and he fits perfectly into our family. He is loved so much!
teve and Joy, our friends. Steve and Paul went to high school together and used to get into all kinds of trouble together. 
eff and Linda, friends of the family and camping buddies.For additional photos of family, friends and the events that have shaped my life, click here. >