Future Engineer
July 1st, 2009
Recently Duaine had the man at the local hardware store install a speedometer/odometer on my bike. Today our grandson, Ben Bollwitt, got one and installed it himself. Grandpa was pretty proud.
Zach’s Bike Ride
June 29th, 2009
Matt and Wendy attended a two day conference to aid with Zach’s mobility. This morning Zach was given a three wheel bike to use. We never know what his reaction will be to something new. Zach loved it and got it going with little or no effort. The challenge for him was learning how to steer and he bumped into tables and things but kept right on going. What a big step for our little guy! The picture came from Matt’s cell phone and is a tad blurry, but you can see how much he is enjoying the ride.
June Trip
June 26th, 2009
The 22nd of June we said good-bye to Duaine’s Mom, Dad, sister, and brother. I took a quick photo of the crew and we were off to Jamestown, ND for our annual visit with one of our customers. From Jamestown, we headed to Spirit Lake for a night on Lake Okoboji. Our next stay will be for more than one night. Beautiful country side in what is known as the Iowa Great Lakes Area.
Julia Bollwitt
June 16th, 2009
Recently, Julia cut her very long hair for Locks of Love. This is her second donation. Julia is Mike and Jeri Bollwitt’s daughter. The next two photos are her before and after she had her hair cut.
After.
- Julia Bollwitt before haircut.
Alex Bollwitt’s 8th Grade Graduation
June 16th, 2009
Mike, Alex, and Jeri Bollwitt
On May 22, 2009, our oldest grandson, Alex Bollwitt, graduated from the 8th grade. Alex is Mike and Jeri’s son.
Josie, Alex, and Duaine Bollwitt
Memorial Weekend in Nebraska
May 24th, 2009
We took Grandpa Vic and Grandma Mabel to the cemeteries to decorate the graves of loved ones. Then on the weekend, we had grandkids around for Ewing’s Summer FunFest. Will post a few pictures of the activities.
Grandpa Vic at Freida's grave in the Ziem's Cemetery south of Ewing.
Roger and Shirley's grandson's (L-R Trey, Jayce and Jacson) enjoying popsicles in the backyard.
Grandpa Vic and Grandma Mabel at Virgie's grave in the Ziems Cemetery.
Grandpa Vic’s Garden 2009
May 20th, 2009
Grandpa Vic may be just a couple of months from turning 91, but these pictures don’t make him look like 91. The plastic rows are all watermelon - plus another row planted just in case those don’t do well. The plastic wrapped cages are tomatoes. He is planting sweet corn in these pictures.
Grandpa Vic (almost 91 years old) planting sweet corn
Grandpa Vic's Garden 2009
Grandpa Vic's Garden 2009
Mother’s Day 2009
May 12th, 2009
Grandma Mabel opening her cards
Grandma Mabel opening her gift from Duaine and Josie
Grandma Mabel opening her gift from Kay
Grandma Mabel enjoying the floral arrangement from Gene and Lorinda
The Nebraska Bollwitt’s Easter Celebration
April 13th, 2009
L-R Cassi, Kylie, Kami, Jeremy, Staci, Melanie, Becki, Katie, Amanda
- Easter Sunday (L-R) Staci, Melanie, Becki, Cassi, Katie, Amanda (Right side of table) Jeremy, Kami and Kylie
- Grandpa Vic and Grandma Mabel Bollwitt
Dan, Gary, Vic, Mabel, Roger and Kay
Aric Mickelsen
April 1st, 2009
With so much in the news about our military, I would like to give tribute to our nephew, Aric Mickelsen. He is the grandson of Kay Bollwitt Green and son of Kellie Green Mickelsen. He graduated from high school in 2008 and left shortly after that for basic training. Aric stopped last July to visit with us on his way home for a quick visit. We were so pleased to be able to share a meal and time with him. These pictures were taken when he graduated from basic training. Our family is very proud of Aric.