Wyoming News

Cheyenne has been hammered with a pretty nasty snow storm for the past three days. It started snowing on Wednesday, and had finally started to clear up today. Bob and I have been "snowed in" since yesterday. The weatherman says that we could have about 20 inches out here in the southeastern rural area of the state, and I believe it. There is snow everywhere. It pretty much snowed all day Wednesday and Thursday. It has quit snowing now, but the winds are picking up so that means it is blowing all over the place. Bob wanted to go antelope hunting today, but all of the roads are still closed, so he can't go. He is hoping to get out tomorrow and go. I am sending you a few pictures of the snow. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Bob and Julie

a sad note

A note to let everyone know that Ken lost his mother on Sat, Oct. 24. Ken, along with Shawn and Nancy, went to Cedar Rapids to see his mom. Ken and I went on Saturday to see and while we were there she passed away. Funeral will be Thurs. Oct 28 in Lime Springs.

Aunt Theresa

Theresa G. MoserTheresa G. Moser, 90, of Tomah, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at the Cranberry Court in Tomah. She was born May 10, 1919, to Ben and Elizabeth (Becker) Ollendick in Elgin, NE.She was united in marriage to August Moser Nov. 28, 1939, in Elgin, NE. He preceded her in death on Nov. 25, 1985. They farmed on several different farms in Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota, before settling on the farm in Wisconsin.Mom enjoyed her family, relatives, neighbors and many friends. She lived and enjoyed the farm, milking cows, gardening and being Mom Moser or Grandma Moser to all who came to see her or needed her. She was a faithful and devoted member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Indian Creek.She is survived by nine children: James (Mick) Moser of Wilson, Jerry Moser of Tomah, Paul (Sue) Moser of Tomah, Betty (Dave) Dewar of Wildwood, MO, Mary (Jody) Lovold of Annadale, MN, Judy (Gary) Moser-Dunn of Cleveland, MN, Jeanette (Tom) Ewing of Tomah, Susan (Gary) Schneller of Burnsville, MN, Connie (Alan) Frei of Cameron; 38 grandchildren, Pam (Eric) Dahlager, Mary Lou (Jeff) Breitenstein, Dawn (Ryan) Karstens, David (Kim) Murden, Donna (David) Cichy, Jane (David) Hayhoe, Scott (Kimberly) Dewar, Pat (Lori) Dewar, Chad (Sherry) Moser, Jamie Moser, Jeremy Moser, Shane Moser, Adam (Candy) Moser, Amanda Moser, Jason (Karen) Lovold, Autumn (Tim) Garrels, Travis (Lori) Moser, Derek Moser, Tania (Nick) Marsh, Amy (Joe) Pintarro, Robbie (Brenda) Moser, Marisa (Joe) McDaniels, Tessa (Chad) Klipstein, Erin Moser, Auggie Moser, Sun Marie Moser, Seallena Moser, Shelly (David) Baggot, Dan (Teri) Kane, Carrie Ewing, Kevin (Karen) Ewing, Mike Schneller, Sarah Schneller, Mindi (Bryan) Courtney. Megan (special friend Nick Scherreiks) Moser, Clayton Frei, Ilabeth Frei; 51 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Don Murden of North Branch, MN; two daughters-in-law, Daphne Moser of Rowland, NC, and Helena Moser of Tomah; three brothers, Ted (Hilda) Ollendick of Oakdale, Henry “Hank” Ollendick of Dubuque, IA, and Charles Ollendick of Iowa City, IA; three sisters, Francis Salber of Clarissa, MN, Dorothy Salber of Marathon and Bernadine (Dave) Sloan of Arizona; two special friends, Theresa and Darlene, and many other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her husband August; two sons, Larry and Robert; a daughter, Rose; a grandson, Matthew, and a daughter-in-law, Barbara Steidl Moser; two brothers, Fritz and Donald, and four sisters, Maria Hayes, Clary Dorn, Butch Smith, and Minnie Kavalage.A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was held today (Thursday), Oct. 22, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 303 W. Monroe St., Tomah. Rev. John Ofori-Domah offciated. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Tomah.Relatives and friends called on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau St., Tomah, and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Going Home

Michelle sounded very happy this morning when she called to tell me that she and Connor were waiting for Spencer to bring the car around to pick them up......they were going home. Connor is out of the hospital, and will have 3 month and 6 month evaluation check ups. So right now everything sounds good.

Connor update

Michelle and Spencer got some answers today about Connor. And they are feeling very good about it. And the best news is that he should be discharged tomorrow morning (Wed morning) and go home and be with the rest of the family. Zach and Dakota are anxious to have mom and baby brother home with them. Michelle spent last night and will spend tonight at St Mary's with Connor.

Aunt Theresa

Aunt Teresa passed away on Sun about 5:30 pm. Visitation will be Wed night from 4 to 8 at Sonnenbergs Funeral Home. Funeral is Thursday morning at 11 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tomah, with visitation 1 hour before at the church......

Connor update

Just wanted to let everyone know that Michelle was discharged from the hospital today as planned, but Connor was transfered to neo natal unit at St. Mary's Hospital last night (Sat. about 9pm)so Michelle was not able to take him home with her. Saturday mid afternoon they noticed some involuntary movements with Connor and did some testing and decided to transfer him for further testing. All tests have been coming back within normal ranges, or negative (which is what we want), so they still don't know what is/was causing it. Tomorrow (Monday) they will do a MRI and hopefully that will tell they all they need to know and then we will know what is going on. Right now they are telling Michelle they don't know when Connor will be released, but tonight we are at the 24 hour mark, so hopefully we will know more at the 48 hour mark.
Will keep everyone posted

Wyoming News

What has been going on in Wyoming for the past month or so? Well, Bob was working nights for a couple of weeks. He liked it, but I didn't enjoy it much. He had to be at work at 3:30 in the afternoon and he got off at 2:00 am. So, the only time that I got to see him was on the weekends.

He has been hunting on the weekends, but hasn't gotten his deer or elks yet. Work just seems to get in the way of his hunting excursions!! I know that he hates that. I am sending a couple of pictures of him getting ready to go elk hunting this past weekend. He left from work Thursday night, and met some friends up over by Laramie Peak. They hunted hard on Friday and Saturday, but the elk had been pushed over on to some private land and they couldn't get to them. He had the chance to take a small muley buck, but passed it up for something bigger. I think he said that it was only about 60 yards away from him. And, he was sitting in the truck!! He didn't want to shoot and spook any elk that might be in the area.

Next weekend my brother and nephew are coming up and Bob is taking Mikey up to see if the can get him his first elk. That should be fun.

Then pheasant season opens, and Bob is real anxious to get Lacie out in the field to start her hunting career. I will send you pictures of Lacie and Abbie soon.

Baby Connor

Zachary and Dakota's first look at baby brother, Connor

Connor Charles Stevens, born at 8:51 am, Oct 15, 2009. Weight 8 lbs, 3 ozs, and 20 inches.

And of course, one with Grandpa and Grandma

Shawn's Family

It seems like we have been busy, but it is hard to say with what. Alex is almost done with his first year of school soccer. He is the goalie for the Junior High team and has done a great job. This is his first year playing goalie and has stopped some great shots! It has been a nerve racking year as a mom watching but he is enjoying it, so that is all that matters. He is also gearing up for another season of hockey.

Jordyn has decided that hockey is not for her, but has been enjoying her dance class. She is also in love with Cheerleading. She did a Community Ed class for Cheerleading and got to perform at halftime of the homecoming game. She thought that was the best thing and keeps asking when she can do it again.

Shawn and I have just been busy with work and other things. Shawn is in his busy Boy Scout time and has been keeping busy with that. His temp job with the DOT ends next Tuesday, so it is back to looking for a job for him. So, if anyone knows of anything :)

I will try to remember to post some pics as I have them at home on another computer.

Storlie News

Not much happening at our house. Ryan got a boat last night thanks to his dad, not sure where he plans to store it for the winter. I have done quite a bit of canning this summer/fall so we will not go hunger this winter! The potatoes, carrots, and beets are still in the ground, and there are plenty of green tomatoes out there. With the weather turning colder and wetter, we will have to get done with the garden soon. The boys have had their bow and arrows out, Mark and Ryan have been out looking for deer. The kids all seem to be happy to be in school. Josie reports she "LOVES" school. Jerome is looking forward to starting preschool this month. Nicholas stays with Roger after school until Mark gets off work and 1st grade is going great. Work is still work. We lost benefits and are working short most days - anyone got a good paying, likable job for me? I will be getting off alittle early again Friday as I am rarely done in 8 hours and am not to get overtime. But I am thankful for a job!!
Happy fall to all