Michigan Ragaller's

Late Snow

2009-03-09T08:00:00.001-07:00

Winter will never leave! We had eight more inches of snow last night. No school for the kids ("yeah"). Kenna and I awoke this morning and we both HAD to go outside. Albeit for diferent reasons. Hers to play, mine to snowblow. But we got it done. But as we were playing around we realized how pretty the trees looked with the sunloight glistening off of them.

2008-12-15T17:42:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas from the Michigan Ragaller's

16 Days Till Winter

2008-12-06T11:15:00.000-08:00

Well we have 16 days until winter and already we're under 50+ inches of snow! We're ona record setting pace already. Temps have been in the 20's and windy, so it's been pretty much miserable.

Kenna and her father made a gingerbread house. Well, Terry made it and Kenna ate frosting and candies. But it turned out pretty well.

So enjoy the photos till next time.

Kenna's Pre-K Graduation

2008-05-29T17:35:00.000-07:00

Well here was another school year come and gone. Kenna graduated from St. Mary's Pre-K class on May 29, 2008. She was given the "Best Friend" award It was nice to hear she was so personable to everyone. Next year will be a shock as she will attend school ALL DAY and Monday to Friday, versus Tuesday - Friday 1150 - 250 this year. But she'll survive, and it'll be a nice break for her parents too! LOL.

Michigan Rites of Spring

2008-04-06T12:51:00.000-07:00

Ah yes, Spring time is here. Birds are chirping, the sun is shining and the snow angels are in full bloom. Yes, we still have about 2-4 inches of snow on the ground. Hopefully it will be melted by June first.

So the Michigan rites of passage are in full bloom- Tigers games, spring cleaning and Thawing of the Cans (see pic).

The neighbors are all in spring garb and enjoying the day. Then comes out Kenna, see the next pic and know she'll never catch a cold!

Kawanis Award

2008-04-05T19:17:00.001-07:00

Young Americans

2008-04-05T18:32:00.000-07:00

This March the Young Americans came to Gaylord St. Mary's to give a concert. The students of St Marys were able to participate in the concert, and did GREAT! The Young Americans are a touring group of singing and dancing teens. It's quite a big deal. Kenna was able to sing with them and was so excited. Of course, after they left the next day she was devastated as her singing buddy, Kate, was gone. But here are the photos.

Spring is here?

2008-04-03T10:04:00.000-07:00

Well the calendar SAYS it's Spring, but did Mother Nature get the memo? It's now April 4th and we've still got a backyard full of snow, parking lots with 6 foot high snowpiles and winter coats. Kristina's softball season is under way, but their first game will probably get postponed. As well as the second and third.

We've got mor photos on the wayu of the kids as well.

Kenna has recently received the Kiwanis Citizenship Award at St Marys school and Kristina has been chugging along with her Gaylord High studies. She recently completed her JV Basketball season and now is the starting left fielder for her JV softball team.

Paula had a hysterectomy on the 28th of March. Her GYN attempted a uterin ablasion and it did not go well. She's been on disability since January 31st and getting tired of sitting around.

Terry is still on the road as a Senior Paramedic/ FTO and in the fall is starting an EMT class through Kirtland Community COllege. He is also teaching a paramedic class in the spring. Very busy with education.

So theres the most recent skinny. We will post the latest pics with more to come!

Kenna

2008-02-15T09:19:00.000-08:00

Kenna is growing so fast. This year she entered St Mary's Catholic School, in the Pre-K grade. She is learning to write all of her letters, her name, counting and other basics. Her teacher is great with the kids and she has alot of great friends.

Kenna loves anything Disney princesses and cartoons such as Wonderpets, Hanna Montana, and others.

Kenna is a great singer and dancer, and does a great "Superman" dance, as seen on MTV. LOL. Shes got a great sense of humor. Very likable little girl.

Kristina

2008-02-15T09:15:00.001-08:00

No, this is not a crazy woman. Kristina is a sophmore at Gaylord High School and they celebrate "Snow Coming" in Feb. This is the winter version of Homecoming. There are theme days and this day was crazy day.

Kristina, or "TJ" ot "T" as we call her has been very busy with basketball. The season ended last night and softball is now starting. She plays outfield (center) and really enjoys it.

TJ also enjoys the outdoors and the warmer weather.

She is dating a very ncie guy from the same school, Austin. He is a great athlete and normally lands on the varsity squads as a sophmore.