The Big Move

Merry Christmas All!
I'm in the throws of moving to my home in Manzanillo.
I'll still have the same email (stetzner@aol.com)
The move has been stressful to say the least, but, in the end it will be worth it.
(There's some things you just can't part with). I've never done so much paperwork - even with the runs.
I'll try to post some pic's when I get settled.
My last day at Disney is Dec. 26. Don't worry, the pension package includes the discounts
and the usual annual pass to the parks.
On the 2nd I'm picking up dad at Aunt Dorie's and the two of us are driving my CRV down.
He'll ride shotgun and keep me awake with his stimulating conversation or snoring or other sounds we don't want to mention.
Later gators. xoxox, Timm

Still a wonderful site:

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

I know a lot of you with children will be spending time with them at home over their school vacations and the website link below will take you to a site that has an amazing multitude of activities that you can do with your children - from writing to Santa, coloring, reading exercises, motor skill exercises to even cooking treats with the entire family.

From the creators:"Northpole.com is a commercial banner-free, child-safe Web site designed to provide a family-oriented Christmas site for children and families to share together. Parents, grandparents, and teachers around the world have told us about the quality time they spend sharing the site with children. We hope you, too, enjoy the site as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. "

If you are a teacher or care about what your children are doing, you'll love this site. Check it out: http://www.northpole.com/

With love to you all,Michele

Merry Christmas to all the Stetzner bloggers!
Just had my third hip replacement and it's going to be my last. From this point on why not a Jazzi or a Hov - A - Round? When you get this age its takes so long to recover. I don't know how Don, Leonard and Marge were able to do it at their ages. I am impressed!
Things are O.K. here. Tom and Karen are struggling in their marriage and I'm not sure if it is going to last Tom wants a family and Karen doesn't. Karen met another guy that she got involved with. They are living together right now and trying to make it work. Life is tough.
Ben and Juliana and Sam are doing great and they are so much fun to be with. When you visit them they make you feel very welcome in their home.
Last comment is about my husband, Julian. He is the most wonderful man I have ever met!! You should see how he takes care of me with this hip. Wasn't he sent from God to be just for me!
He had to have been!
I love my family very, very much!
Deanna

December Birthdays.

I apologize for being so late getting this on the blog. (Does anyone even read this?)

Happy Birthday to all these wonderful people who are celebrating another year! Hope your day is wonderful!

Shannon Wilks (12/01)
Andrew Stetzner (12/01)
Kevin Downs (12/02)
Makena Lee French (12/07)
Mike Johnson (12/09)
Elaine Hetherington (12/13)
Dolores Wilks (12/16)
Hilery Cedergreen (12/22)
Brock Stetzner (12/25)
Caleb Stetzner (12/27)
Julia Johnson (12/28)
Madison Alexis Hetherington (12/29)
Rita Stetzner (12/30)

++ William F. Stetzner would have been 109 on December 12.

These people are part of the greatest family on earth and aren't we glad!!!

Hello all!

Hi there! I haven't visited this in a while - thanks, Mom for posting all the birthdays!!
I started a site for my family so everyone can easily view our pictures and I don't have to bore everyone here with it. Feel free to visit us over there if you like!
http://themcgarveyfamilysite.shutterfly.com/

November Birthdays

Here are some of the wonderful people in our family who are celebrating another year of life. Wish them a "Happy Birthday" when you see them!

Mary (Stetzner) Lincoln - 11/02
Zachary Stetzner -11/02 (his 21st! Have a drink on Dad!)
Jacob L. Fordmeir - 11/04 (this is only his 3rd ever!)
Joan (Stetzner) Traylor - 11/05
Kendall Stetzner - 11/05
Madeline Michele McGarvey - 11/05 (this is only her 2nd ever!)
William (Bill) Wilks - 11/08
Meredith Anne Graham - 11/08 (the big 3-OH OH!)
Julia Jade Hardman - 11/13 (this is only her 2nd ever!)
Nickolas Tracy - 11/22
Samantha Rose Katz - 11/22 (this is only her 6th ever!)
Alyse Anderson - 11/26 (this is only her 5th ever!)
Michael Fehringer - 11/30 (also his and his in-law's anniversary!)

These fantastic folks are part of the most Fabulous Family on Earth - and aren't we glad!
P.S. Please let me know if I've missed anyone. I'd like to add them to the list.
Love to all, Michele

October Birthdays

These are the special people of the Stetzner Family who are celebrating October birthdays. Happy Birthday, People!

Colin Kelly - 10/05
Brian McInelly - 10/07
Katie Lane Anderson - 10/08 - Happy 1st Birthday, Sweetie!
Paul Stetzner - 10/10
Loretta (Traylor) Kron - 10/14
Jack Hetherington - 10/14
Julia Mclnelly - 10/19
Emma Mclnelly - 10/19
Avery Jo Fehringer - 10/21
Rylee Lyn Fehringer - 10/21
Brenna (Foley) Kelly - 10/27
Tom Walters - 10/29
Bill Johnston - 10/30 - Bless you, Bill.
Katie Stetzner - 10/30 -A Happy 18th Birthday, Katie!

These fantastic folks are part of the most Fabulous Family on Earth - and aren't we glad!

P.S. Please let me know if I've missed anyone. I'd like to add them to the list.

Love to all, Michele

TA-DAAAAA!!!! One more time!

We hope you'll join us in congratulating Jay and Meredith Graham-Martin!

Jay just received notice of his resident spouse approval - or something like that -We're not sure exactly what it is called, but it is one of the first steps for Jay to work toward his American citizenship. Remember - Jay is from England.

We were not aware of just how hard it is to become an American citizen. The forms Meredith and Jay have had to complete and the hoops they have had to jump through and will continue to jump through are not only numerous and tedious, but extremely costly! Surely this is a good sign!

Please help us congratulate Jay and Meredith on this accomplishment. You can e-mail them at jayandmere@gmail.com.

Love to all,
Michele

Have you ever used the product called Airborne?

If so, you can get your money back!

Click on the link: http://cbslocalblogs.prospero.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?webtag=KCNC_Hnida to read a local story about the reason for the money back offer and you will also find the link to the refund form.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS !!

These are the special people of the Stetzner Family who are celebrating September birthdays. Happy Birthday, People!

Carah Suzanne Sweet - 09/05
Deanna (Stetzner) Walters Cowley - 09/06
Chris Stetzner - 09/07
Juliana (Russell) Thompson Walters - 09/08
Joey (Hayes) Stetzner - 09/09 Bless You, Aunt Joey
Randy Kron - 09/09
Courtney (Cedergreen) Katz - 09/10
Cameron Fordmeir - 09/12
Donald Stetzner - 09/15 - Love you, Dad!
Stan Walters - 09/16 Bless You, Stan
Logan Stetzner - 09/16
Bob Graham - 09/21 - Love You, Honey!
Cameron Foley- 09/26
Brett Johnson - 09/29

These fantastic folks are part of the most Fabulous Family on Earth - and aren't we glad!
P.S. Please let me know if I've missed anyone. I'd like to add them to my list.
Love to all, Michele

August Birthdays!

These are the special people of the Stetzner Family who are celebrating August birthdays. Happy Birthday, People!

Carl Stetzner - 08/01
Jim McInelly - 08/01
Michele Graham - 08/01
Michael Katz - 08/04
Rylee Downs - – 08/04
Sari Anderson – 08/08
Bridget Daly – 08/10
Blaine Bonner – 08/11
Jimmy McInelly – 08/15
Bob Wilks, Jr. – 08/21
John McGarvey – 08/22
Kathy Johnson – 08/23
Jeff Johnson – 08/23
Chantelle Davidson – 08/24
Luke Daly – 08/24
Prairie Stetzner – 08/25
Terry Stetzner - 08/21
Larry Stetzner – 08/29
Sara Guay Stetzner – 08/31 Bless you, Grandma.
Steve Johnson – 08/31
Deanna Lopez – 08/31

These fantastic folks are part of the most Fabulous Family on Earth - and aren't we glad!

P.S. Please let me know if I've missed anyone. I'd like to add them to my list.

Love to all, Michele

Family Reunion

Hello Family, :)

I know that many of you just returned from the Stetzner Family Reunion in Kallispell. I bet Mary Francis did a wonderful job and you all had a great time right?

Mom, Dad, Jim, Jimmy and I were in Whitefish and Glacier about 2 weeks before you all and were blown away by the beauty. Montana....it's one of the best places on earth.

Since we couldn't be there with you we would love to know about the reunion and what great things you all did. Who won the golf tournament? What families were able to attend? Any great pictures you would like to share?

We really wish we could have shared in the fun. Let us know what we missed okay?

Love to you all,
Lydia

Is everyone having a great July?? I hope you all won't be jealous when I tell you I went to Boston to do alot of things but especially to see the Boston Pops in Concert. The theme for the evening, (on July 2nd) was "Take Me Out To The Ball Game". We heard all the traditional baseball songs along with Sousa's and songs from "Field Of Dreams". It was fantastic to sit and watch Keith Lockhart conduct and he was so much fun that evening. He got us envolved in singing and eveyone must have been in a joyful mood because you could hear it in the volume!
Tom and I sat on the steps of the Administration Building at Harvard University, saw Bunker Hill where the Colonel told the colonists not to shoot until they saw "the whites of their eyes". The Red Coats....you remember them...England. Saw the North Church where Paul Revere gave the instructions "one if by land, two if by sea". Took a ferry to Salem where they had the notorious "Witch Trials", saw the house where Hawthorn lived, the House Of The Seven Gables, saw where Ben Franklin was buried and where he went to school, etc. etc. So many things....not a big enough blog. But, here is a very good suggestion. If you ever get to Boston, go eat at The Atlantic Fish Company and Ruth's Chris. The lounge at Ruth's Chirs is breath taking....you feel so elegant and RICH (but you're not) and Atlantic Fish has fab. fish (of course, fresh....Boston??)and a great relaxing atmosphere. Tom told our server, Ginti, that we were from Idaho and if he needed a ride home after work Tom would be happy to give him a ride in his pickup!!! Many, many laughs!
We missed seeing the Red Sox play....they weren't home. Darn.
My high school class is having a mini reunion in Anaconda on July 20th and 21st. It's our 51st. Crazy but we love each other. Then the following week I will be kicking up my heels with the rest of you. Can hardly wait.
BIG congrats to Meredith and Jay. We would have come to your wedding. Hope we can meet him soon. He sounds like a winner! Hope so, anyway
Love from Deanna

JULY BIRTHDAYS!

These are the special people of the Stetzner Family who are celebrating July birthdays. Happy Birthday, People!

Terri Stetzner - 07/01
Katherine Lopez - 07/01
Jonathan Daly - 70/03
Chris Stetzner - 07/04
Tom Stetzner - 07/08
Jack Kron - 07/09
Larry Fordmeir - 07/11
Don Sweet - 07/13
Graham Cloeter - 07/21
Kristine Wilks - 07/22
Sullivan "Sully" McGarvey - 07/22
Ashley McGarvey - 07/26
Bernice Stetzner - 07/28

These fantastic folks are part of the most Fabulous Family on Earth - and aren't we glad!!
P.S. Please let me know if I have forgotten anyone. I'd like to add them to my listings. Thanks!
Love to all, Michele

Never too late to party with family

Brenna,

It's not too late. Please give me a call so I can speed up the details.

Love,
Mary Frances
406-261-3788

Mary Frances- too late?

Dear Mary Frances,

Let me preface this by saying, we know we suck! Is there any chance we can still get a few rooms for the reunion because we would love to come. (We being my family, my mother, and my siblings.) Yes, everyone, I know this is soooo late. We'd love to be a part of it.
Humbly,
Brenna

Congrats Meredith and Jay

Congratualtions Jay and Meredith.

You really fooled us when we went to Vegas! We are so happy for you both. You both did very well for yourselves becuase you are both extremely wonderful people and we love you both very much. Many years of love you joy to you both. May the rest of you dreams come true too!!!

We love you both very much,

Aunt Diddy, Uncle Jim, Jimmy

and all your McInelly cousins

TA - DAAAAA!!! Your attention, please.

It is with great pleasure that Michele and Bob Graham are announcing the marriage of their youngest daughter, Meredith Anne Graham to Jason (Jay) James Martin from Manchester, in the United Kingdom.

Those two rascals actually eloped and kept it a secret! We couldn’t be happier for Meredith and Jay, and Sully and Maddy are ecstatic to have a new Uncle Jay! We are grateful that Jay is such a loving and kind man and welcome him into our family with open arms.

You can send your best wishes to the newlyweds at jayandmere@gmail.com, if you like.

Congratulations, you guys! We love you!

JUNE BIRTHDAYS!

These are the special people of the Stetzner Family who are celebrating June birthdays. Happy Birthday, People!

Keely (Wilks) Hardman - 06/01
Stephanie Lincoln - 06/02
Tyler Lincoln - 06/06
Helen (Stetzner) Foley - 06/09
Robert J. Wilks, Sr - 06/10
Matthew McInelly - 06/12
Julia Traylor - 06/15
Nate Downs - 06/16
Brett Stetzner - 06/25
Eamon Foley - 06/26
Linda (Stetzner) Johnson - 06/30

These fantastic folks are part of the most Fabulous Family on Earth - and aren't we glad!!
P.S.
Please let me know if I have forgotten anyone. I'd like to add them to my listings. Thanks!
Love to all, Michele

May 11, 2008

Happy Mother's Day!

Thank you for all the loving and caring that you give every single day.

While you deserve champagne and roses and kudos galore,

You may have to settle for many hugs and kisses and

The knowledge that you are loved beyond measure.

MAY BIRTHDAYS!!!

These are the special people of the Stetzner Family who are celebrating birthdays in May.

Julian Cowley - 05/01
William Stetzner - 05/02
Matthew Lopez - 05/03
Kitty (Stetzner) Daly - 05/04
Benjamin Cedergreen - 05/12
Karen Walters - 05/14
Benjamin Wilks - 05/14
Colin Stetzner - 05/19
Richard Lopez - 05/24
Alan Peterman - 05/27
Rhonda Ronan - 05/27
Marjorie Johnston - 05/29
Ty Stetzner - 05/29
Ryan Anderson - 05/31 - Oh-Oh! The Big 3-0 !!!

These spectacular folks are part of the most Fabulous Family on Earth - and aren't we glad!!

P.S. If I have missed anyone, please let me know so the list can be updated.
Love to all, Michele

Check this out - - -

When you have a spare minute, you should check out Brenna's and Colin's new blog. Go to http://www.colinandbrenna.blogspot.com/.
Brenna, you have done a wonderful job with your blog! And the photo shoot of you three is great! I see a resemblance to Helen in Evelyn - or am I crazy?
Anyway, your blog is gorgeous. Wonderful work! After you pick one of the photos of the three of you, I hope you'll share it on this blog, too.
Love and God Bless,
Michele

Hello

It's so nice to see that others are enjoying the blog. And now we will have another blog to check out. That' fun. I wonder what would happen if all 8 of the children had a child or grandchild that created a blog? There would be lots of good news to hear and pictures of beautiful children. That sounds good to me.
Thanks to all who participate. I don't check in often, a couple of times a month but it's nice to get some news from the family. And Aunt Deanna, don't get upset about not being about to put pictures in. I can't remember how to do it either.
Hoping all is well with each of you and your families.

Love to you all,
The McInelly Family
(Uncle Don's daughter)

Howdy!
Just got back from visiting Dolores and Bob in Cathedral City, CA. We spent Easter together and what a joy it was to go to Mass with her and Bob. Yes, Julian came with us! The celebration was so beautiful it made me cry. The Church is huge (St. Theresa's) but not a Cathedral. I bet there were 1500 people at Mass and to hear that many singing the Lord's praises was absolutely breath taking. While we were there Bill, Ed and Deb and their daughter Kristine joined us for the Easter weekend so it was just extra blessings all the way around. Bill, Ed, Deb and Kristine all look fab. Dolores' Easter dinner.....well, you know what a cook she is......4 salads, a real ham, a real turkey and champagne and dessert! You's love where she lives! I'd contribute pictures for you to see exactly what living on a golf course is like but I don't know how. I swear.... I am going to get Tom over here to teach me how to do that. Well, that's all until I send the pictures.

Hey! Helen! Glad to see a picture of you and your family. You look as beautiful as ever!

Everyone.....please keep "the posts" coming. It's great fun!

Love from # 7 in this "wonderful family of ours"!!!! (Deanna Marie Cecelia Cowley)

Mairghread is here

Mairghread has joined the Blog

APRIL BIRTHDAYS!

These marvelous members of the Stetzner Family are celebrating birthdays in April!

Colette Wilks - 04/01
Ben Walters - 04/01
Caleb Anderson - 04/02 - He's full of the big bad 2s now!!!
Brad Davidson - 04/04
Kay (Johnson) Downs - 04/04
Elizabeth (McInelly) Fehringer - 04/05 OH! OH! The big 3-0!
Michael Kron - 04/08
Mary "Evelyn" Kelly - 04/11 Happy 1st birthday, Sweetheart!
Marilyn (Fordmeir) Sweet - 04/12
Chloe Cedergreen - 04/13
Florence (Boyle) Stetzner - 04/18 Bless you, Auntie Floss
Sam Thompson - 04/18
Charles Traylor - 04/26
Ericha (Stetzner) Anderson - 04/26
Edward Wilks - 04/28
Deborah Wilks - 04/28 - Cool! Married people with the same birthdate !!!
Amilynn Cedergreen - 04/28
Bob Ronan - 04/29
Randy Daly - 04/30
Tim French - 04/30

These wonderful people are part of the most Fabulous Family on earth - and aren't we glad! Hope your special day is wonderful!

Love to all, Michele

P.S. If I have missed anyone, please let me know so the list can be updated.

Hi everyone!

I signed in a while ago, but never really stayed long enough to get the hang of blogging! Now my friend has convinced me to create a page. I just began today, so there is not much on there, but watch for more in the future: colinandbrenna.blogspot.com
Here is a picture from Alana's 1st birthday. Alana is Eamon's daughter. From left to right: me, Colin (my husband), Evelyn (our daughter- in red), Alana (our niece) and Helen (my mom).
Our niece, Alana and our daughter, Evelyn are only 3 weeks apart! Alana turned ONE on March 20th and we are getting ready to celebrate Evelyn's big day on April 11th.

Blessings to all,

Brenna (Foley) Kelly

Wha' Happened? ? ?

Today is March 28, and while I haven't looked at the blog in a few days, this is the first time that I've noticed that Timm's post seems to have disappeared - or something is wrong with the blog.
Timm - I loved your post and thanks for the "Happy Spring" message.
Is there anyone who understands these things better than I obviously do and who can explain what happened?

Anyway - "Happy Spring, Everyone".

Love,
Michele

Latest Pics

Here's some pics of what we have been up to..... we have spring fever around here! It snows one day and is in the 60's the next, then snow again!

Love to all-

Ashley, John, Maddy & Sully

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO LEONARD AND BERNICE!

I completely forgot to let everyone know that on Thursday, March 5, Leonard and Bernice Stetzner celebrated
65 blessed years of marriage!!!
(And to each other, no less!!!)

What a wonderful accomplishment it is! And in case you didn't know, Leonard and Bernice have six of the nicest kids you could ever meet: Linda Johnston, Dr. Larry Stetzner,Timm Stetzner, Kitty Daly, Mary Frances Lincoln and Bill Stetzner.

If you have the chance, drop Leonard and Bernice a line at stetr@msn.com to tell them congratulations and how wonderful it is to have them in our family!

Sorry I forgot, Uncle Leonard and Aunt Bernice. Love you!

March Birthdays!

These marvelous members of the Stetzner Family are celebrating birthdays this month!

Mairghread Foley - 03/02
Caleb Anderson - 03/03
Brooke Bonner - 03/03
Suellen Cedergreen - 03/04
Jacob Cedergreen - 03/05
Luc Ronan -03/06
Brandon Cedergreen - 03/14 - Bless you, Brandon
Jason "Jay" Martin - 03/15
Durham Stephen French - 03/15
Brent Sweet - 03/16
Alana Maile Martin-Foley - 03/20
William (Billy) Stetzner - 03/22
Ashley Lincoln - 03/24
Kadin Stetzner - 03/24
Anaka Ronan -03/26
Dave Traylor - 03/28
Drew Stetzner - 03/28
Algiers Fordmeir - 03/31 Bless you, Uncle Al

These wonderful people are part of the the most Fabulous Family on earth - and aren't we glad!!! Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Love, Michele

Here is a list of the Stetzner family members who are celebrating a birthday this month:

Trevor Sweet - 2/05
Tim Gray - 02/07
Garrett Fordmeir - 02/08
Madelyn Johnson - 02/08
Daniel Lee Johnson - 02/10- Bless you, Danny.
Autumn French - 02/11
Carol Stetzner - 02/12
Sara Bonner - 02/17
Brynn Bonner - 02/19
Mary Ellen Stetzner - 02/20
Laura Johnson - 02/20
Kaden Katz - 02/24
Lydia McInelly - 02/25
Brienna Daly - 02/25
Pam Fordmeir - 02/27
Jocelyn Peterman - 02/27
Matthew Hardman - 02/27
William F. Statzner, Jr. - 02/28 - Happy 88th Dear Bill!

These people are all part of the most Fabulous Family on earth - and aren't we glad !!!!Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Oh.....the corned beef has to be cooked first!!!! Or, you can use deli. I used left over corned beef from Sunday nights dinner.

REUBEN CASSEROLE
26-32 oz. jar sauerkraut, drained
1 c. sour cream
1 sm. onion, chopped
16 oz. corned beef
12 - 16 oz. shredded Swiss cheese (I just used the singles)
10 slices dark rye bread, cubed
2 sticks margsrine, melted.
Mix sauerfraut with sour cream, stir in onion. Spread in bottom of an 11" x 13" pan. Cover with corned beef, then Swiss cheese, and top with bread. Pour margarine evenly over bread cubes. Bake, covered at 350 for 1/2 hour; uncover and bake an additional 1/2 hour.

Family Reunion needs all responses ASAP

I have sent out a mass e-mail regarding the family reunion. Please get all your family members to reply, including first and second cousins. It's starting to get a little frustrating because I feel when you ask grown adult for something they should be responsible enough to do as they are ask. That's how I was taught and I am now an adult.

Please read the e-mail and reply ASAP.


Thankyou,
Love,
Mary Frances

Hello From Deanna

Just wanted you to see how much snow we have on our patio table in the back yard.

P.S. selling some Ladies cobra golf clubs on e-bay if anyone is interested.

I really love your work on the Stetzner Blog, Michele. It is fun to see how you post the birthdays each month. Is there a way you can count the visitors to the blog who view the blog but don't create a post? That would be kind of fun to see. Why don't you send out a note AGAIN that would help guide some of our family on how they can get into the blog. I think they are afriad to try. If I have done it, it's got to be easy. Come on guys....just try.....get into the family circle of friends! You just click on a few things and boom.....you're there.
Deanna

January Birthday Celebrations

Here's the list of the Stetzner family members who are celebrating a birthday this month:

David Wilks (01/02)
Mary Sara (Stetzner) Ronan (01/03)
Eliza Cedergreen (01/05) - Happy 2nd birthday, Sweetie!
Leonard Stetzner ( 01/13) - Happy XXX birthday, Unc!
Timm Stetzner (01/13)
Wendy Stetzner (01/15)
Bob Ronan (01/16)
Mike Lincoln (01/18)
McKel McInelly (01/20)
Denise Sweet (01/28)
Taelor Jane McInelly (01/31) - Happy 1st birthday, Sweetie!

** some interesting points:
Father and Son (Leonard and Timm Stetzner) share the same birthday!
Mother and Daughter (McKel and Taelor McInelly) share the same birthday month!
Husband and Wife (Mary Sara and Bob Ronan) share the same birthday month!

Happy Birthday to all of you! You are all part of the greatest family on earth - and aren't we glad!!!