Friday, August 21, 2009
Anne and Scott's August 7, 2009 Omaha reception pictures
These can be seen at: www.tiger-photography.com/files/Saniuk
From Omaha to DeSmet and to work
It's been 2 weeks since the Omaha reception for Anne and Scott and what turned out to be a Carlson family reunion. We had a great time there!
The third Sunday in August is the annual Eichstadt picnic in Wolsey. Last year, we were reading the Little House on the Prairie books with Carl. We decided to combine a trip to DeSmet with the reunion. DeSmet is 45 miles east of Wolsey. We stayed at a bed and breakfast 2 doors east of the Ingalls house. Carl wanted to go back before the next picnic in a year.
We made the reservations last August and never expected a year with all the changes we've had. We did finish reading all the books in the series, too.
We enjoyed a relaxing weekend seeing homestead sites of the Ingalls and Wilders and spending time in the hot tub. Rain curtailed some of our plans, so there will be more to see next Aug. The library there has 5 original Harvey Dunn paintings.
Once again, the picnic tables were full of delicious foods, especially desserts. Not as many Eichstadts attended this year as in the past, but it was good to see everyone there. Two of Craig's uncles and an aunt are in the Huron Nursing Home. Craig's 90 year old Aunt Dorothy goes to the nursing home every day to visit her younger brothers and sister in law. She is finally showing her age and looks 80 instead of 75. She lives in her home and drives.
Carl had a day off today and went to the 1880 Town 22 miles west Murdo, SD with friends from the Pit Crew for lunch and a tour. He told us so much about his day and brought back a "smash penny" for his collection.
This weekend we're relaxing and won't venture farther than the mall or Wal-mart. Craig, Gail & Carl
Hi, this is Craig. I am feeling better today and the last two or three days. I still get a nap in the morning. I think I am recovering well.
Today I had a return visit with my regular internist to get a checkup after taking another antibiotic for the last ten days. The Dr. confirmed that the rattle in my lungs had cleared, and I have no sore throat or ear infections. He thinks I am doing well on my pain medication and wants to alternate regular visits to his office with those to my oncologist.
The next oncologist visit is in October, so the next internist visit is scheduled for late November. It can be changed if it conflicts with the birth of the baby!
We will all be interested to see how I am doing on remission when I visit the oncologist in October. I feel fine, so I hope that means I will be fine and will remain in remission for another three months. Everything is day to day, week to week, month to month, year to year, and the more of each the better!
--Craig
The third Sunday in August is the annual Eichstadt picnic in Wolsey. Last year, we were reading the Little House on the Prairie books with Carl. We decided to combine a trip to DeSmet with the reunion. DeSmet is 45 miles east of Wolsey. We stayed at a bed and breakfast 2 doors east of the Ingalls house. Carl wanted to go back before the next picnic in a year.
We made the reservations last August and never expected a year with all the changes we've had. We did finish reading all the books in the series, too.
We enjoyed a relaxing weekend seeing homestead sites of the Ingalls and Wilders and spending time in the hot tub. Rain curtailed some of our plans, so there will be more to see next Aug. The library there has 5 original Harvey Dunn paintings.
Once again, the picnic tables were full of delicious foods, especially desserts. Not as many Eichstadts attended this year as in the past, but it was good to see everyone there. Two of Craig's uncles and an aunt are in the Huron Nursing Home. Craig's 90 year old Aunt Dorothy goes to the nursing home every day to visit her younger brothers and sister in law. She is finally showing her age and looks 80 instead of 75. She lives in her home and drives.
Carl had a day off today and went to the 1880 Town 22 miles west Murdo, SD with friends from the Pit Crew for lunch and a tour. He told us so much about his day and brought back a "smash penny" for his collection.
This weekend we're relaxing and won't venture farther than the mall or Wal-mart. Craig, Gail & Carl
Hi, this is Craig. I am feeling better today and the last two or three days. I still get a nap in the morning. I think I am recovering well.
Today I had a return visit with my regular internist to get a checkup after taking another antibiotic for the last ten days. The Dr. confirmed that the rattle in my lungs had cleared, and I have no sore throat or ear infections. He thinks I am doing well on my pain medication and wants to alternate regular visits to his office with those to my oncologist.
The next oncologist visit is in October, so the next internist visit is scheduled for late November. It can be changed if it conflicts with the birth of the baby!
We will all be interested to see how I am doing on remission when I visit the oncologist in October. I feel fine, so I hope that means I will be fine and will remain in remission for another three months. Everything is day to day, week to week, month to month, year to year, and the more of each the better!
--Craig
Monday, August 10, 2009
Omaha reception
Gail from here:
Last Friday (August 7) Craig, Neil, Carl and I drove to Omaha for Anne and Scott's reception. It was a wonderful and fun evening. Many members of Scott's extended family were there. Except for the heat and high humidity, it was perfect. The food and company were great. The reception area at the Fontenelle Forest Nature Preserve was beautifully decorated. Anne was a radiant bride and Scott was just as handsome as on June 14.
Craig from here:
From South Dakota we had Phil & Loris Meeder and our family (Craig & Gail, Anne & Scott [from Omaha, obviously, but still a part of our family!!], Neil and Carl) as well as Lorine, Grandma Jean's sister. Tom and Esther Harmon from Pierre also came down, which was a big surprise. From Missouri we had Pam and Gloria Carlson, Gail's cousin and aunt respectively, and Gloria's brother Tom Jones. We had Linda, John and their two sons Paul and Alan from Bellevue, Nebraska, and Grandma Jean, Gail's sister Karen Smith and Karen's daughter Mikara from Akron, Iowa. Karen's son Wesley was not able to make the reception, but was there for Grandma Jean's birthday party the next day, as were all the rest of the grandchildren, and Scott, Anne's husband, see below for details of the party for Grandma Jean.
Gail from here:
Saturday noon, all of my small extended family had a surprise 80th birthday party for my mother, Jean. Even though her birthday isn't until 11.5.09, we decided to celebrate when we were all together. We all enjoyed our time together and took many family pictures.
My sister and her husband, John, took care of most of the arrangements. They both admitted they lied a lot, but Mom didn't suspect anything. We recognized Craig's 58th birthday on Aug. 1 and Linda and John's last March.
Craig from here:
We had a big celebration at our church yesterday. It is Pastor Urbach's 65th birthday and the 35th anniversary of his coming to Pierre. There were two church services as usual, but with a reception in between. Then there was a remembrance service at 4:00 pm and brats and burgers after that, together with pot luck on salads and desserts. We had a good time. We have been in this pastor's congregation for about 27 years, and he has baptised two of the kids (Carl and Anne.) He has confirmed all three, and now has married Anne. And he has been there for us during our tough times. We have been glad to have him in Pierre.
It was a quick trip to Omaha and back. We left Friday about 10:00 am and we were back home Saturday by about 9:00 pm. I was feeling a little out of sorts, so I went to the Dr. this afternoon. I had some congestion on the lungs and perhaps a slight bacterial infection. I am tired but still feel pretty good. I worked for about half a day today, but took a longer nap than usual in the morning.
Last Friday (August 7) Craig, Neil, Carl and I drove to Omaha for Anne and Scott's reception. It was a wonderful and fun evening. Many members of Scott's extended family were there. Except for the heat and high humidity, it was perfect. The food and company were great. The reception area at the Fontenelle Forest Nature Preserve was beautifully decorated. Anne was a radiant bride and Scott was just as handsome as on June 14.
Craig from here:
From South Dakota we had Phil & Loris Meeder and our family (Craig & Gail, Anne & Scott [from Omaha, obviously, but still a part of our family!!], Neil and Carl) as well as Lorine, Grandma Jean's sister. Tom and Esther Harmon from Pierre also came down, which was a big surprise. From Missouri we had Pam and Gloria Carlson, Gail's cousin and aunt respectively, and Gloria's brother Tom Jones. We had Linda, John and their two sons Paul and Alan from Bellevue, Nebraska, and Grandma Jean, Gail's sister Karen Smith and Karen's daughter Mikara from Akron, Iowa. Karen's son Wesley was not able to make the reception, but was there for Grandma Jean's birthday party the next day, as were all the rest of the grandchildren, and Scott, Anne's husband, see below for details of the party for Grandma Jean.
Gail from here:
Saturday noon, all of my small extended family had a surprise 80th birthday party for my mother, Jean. Even though her birthday isn't until 11.5.09, we decided to celebrate when we were all together. We all enjoyed our time together and took many family pictures.
My sister and her husband, John, took care of most of the arrangements. They both admitted they lied a lot, but Mom didn't suspect anything. We recognized Craig's 58th birthday on Aug. 1 and Linda and John's last March.
Craig from here:
We had a big celebration at our church yesterday. It is Pastor Urbach's 65th birthday and the 35th anniversary of his coming to Pierre. There were two church services as usual, but with a reception in between. Then there was a remembrance service at 4:00 pm and brats and burgers after that, together with pot luck on salads and desserts. We had a good time. We have been in this pastor's congregation for about 27 years, and he has baptised two of the kids (Carl and Anne.) He has confirmed all three, and now has married Anne. And he has been there for us during our tough times. We have been glad to have him in Pierre.
It was a quick trip to Omaha and back. We left Friday about 10:00 am and we were back home Saturday by about 9:00 pm. I was feeling a little out of sorts, so I went to the Dr. this afternoon. I had some congestion on the lungs and perhaps a slight bacterial infection. I am tired but still feel pretty good. I worked for about half a day today, but took a longer nap than usual in the morning.
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