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.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
July 30, 2009 Craig is working every day
Craig is working every day and slowly is improving. We went out to see the orthopedic surgeon in Rapid City who first considered myeloma to get a second opinion on the Mayo Clinic's assessment of Craig's back. They were in agreement. No more vertebralplasties are needed.
We stayed with Neil, but didn't get to see much of him. We arrived late in the evening and the appointment went longer than expected and we didn't have lunch with him.
We're looking forward to our trip to Omaha next week for Anne and Scott's Omaha reception. It will be a fast trip since Neil will drive to Pierre on 8.6.09. We'll all drive to Omaha on the 7th and return on the 8th so Neil won't have to drive from Omaha to Rapid in one day. It will be good to meet more of Scott's family. Gail
Saturday, July 18, 2009
July 18, 2009, a cool Saturday for July
There are 2 weeks to summarize. Last Saturday, Carl and family were invited to Tim Bieser's wedding. Tim is a classmate of Carl's and they were the only 2 boys from their Cub Scout pack to stay in scouts throughout high school. The bride was radiant and the groom was beaming.
Craig has been in the office every day for a couple weeks. He gets a little stronger every day. Last week, he met with the Avera oncologist who now lives in Pierre. Craig will have his 3 month checks here and infusions of bone strengthener in Pierre. We're glad to eliminate trips to Sioux Falls. Gail
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Wedding pictures from June 14, 2009. Craig continues to improve daily.
Pictures of Anne and Scott Saniuk's wedding can be found at:
http://www.thestudio-pierre.com/
Click on Full Screen
Click on Client Photos
Click on the white down arrows
Click on Client gallery
At the bottom is Weddings/ Engagements, click on this
Sometime it will ask for your email address
Click on Scott and Anne
We think all the pictures are wonderful. The bride was radiant and the groom was handsome.
We have not been posting as often as promised. Over the 4th of July weekend, we drove out to the Black Hills and visited Neil. We toured the Hills and saw many familiar sights. The fireworks in Rapid City were exciting on the 4th.
Craig is doing better every day. Everything from his home office has been taken
back. There's room to move around and we can see the floor again. Gail
http://www.thestudio-pierre.com/
Click on Full Screen
Click on Client Photos
Click on the white down arrows
Click on Client gallery
At the bottom is Weddings/ Engagements, click on this
Sometime it will ask for your email address
Click on Scott and Anne
We think all the pictures are wonderful. The bride was radiant and the groom was handsome.
We have not been posting as often as promised. Over the 4th of July weekend, we drove out to the Black Hills and visited Neil. We toured the Hills and saw many familiar sights. The fireworks in Rapid City were exciting on the 4th.
Craig is doing better every day. Everything from his home office has been taken
back. There's room to move around and we can see the floor again. Gail
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