Our grand-daughter Cala,
was born in Anchorage,Alaska
(November 3rd,1987)while her
dad was stationed there with
the US Army.
She graduated high school last June
and is attending college
She is working and has a special
young man in her life so she is a
busy gal.
One of her favorite past-times is
listening to Country Music and
singing Karaoke.
Craig
Craig skydiving for relaxation (huh?)
Craig, our younger son, has lived
in Ocala since 1994. He was born and
raised in Norwich, Connecticut.
He became a volunteer fire fighter/emt
at the age of 16. His 1st station,
The Yantic Fire Company (in Yantic Ct.)
is an all volunteer
department, and the oldest continuous
one in the United States
Currently Craig is a career
Firefighter with the Marion County (Florida)
Fire Department about to celebrate this tenth
anniversary.
He graduated from the Florida
State Fire Academy in October,1996 and
from CFCC with an AS degree in Fire
technology in December,1996.
More CONGRATULATIONS:))
Craig graduated from his Paramedic
training in June (98) and passed
his Florida cerification exam in
July 98 and. We know he will do a
terricic job and make a great one.
He is also on the "Cold water rescue team"
with the department now.
Recently He graduated from CCFC
again, with his AS in Emergency
Medical Services, and will continue
his education for a BA/BS in Fire
Tecnology/Fire sciences.
In November,2006 Craig was promoted to
"Communications Captian". Although this is
a desk job he hopes to receive a promotion
to "Line Captain" as that his where his
heart is.
Well, once again there have been some
changes in the family!
This is Our son CRAIG with his adorable wife SUSAN
on there special day
FEBRUARY, 11TH 2002
I would, at this time like to welcome
her and her son CALEB (4) to the family.(picture
to follow soon)
There is also another youg'en expected on August 28th
a very special day to me, MY birthday!
I told the kids I wanted a girl since Cala is
almost 15 now, and the boys are 4 1/2, 4 and 2 1/2
They told me "NO" they wanted another boy first.
well, Guess what? NaNa is getting her wish. It IS
a little girl, and of course both mom and dad
are tickled pink with the news.
Susan is a recently certified Florida EMT and will
join her husband in the field as soon as she is
able.
It is,with great pride and pleasure, that I
announce to you the arrival of my 5th grandchild,
Born at 11:25 AM on August 15th, 2002
Cassandra Elizebeth
weighed in at 6 lbs 13 oz,
20 inches in length.
Daddy was allowed to deliver
his daughter because he is both
professional paramedic with the
county fire department and
on the county ambulance service.
Of course their doctor was at
his elbow and assissted only
as needed....
Mommy, Daddy,big brother and baby are all
doing great!
Daddy's Little girl>
4/27/2006
Casandra is now 4 1/2 and I could write a
volume about this wonderful young lady. Just take
my word for it, she is precious,with a smile
that melts my heart.
She will begin public kindergarten 2 weeks after
her 5th birthday and get to ride the big 'yellow bus'
with her big brother Caleb
1/05 Today was a very special one in all of our
lives. My son legally became the father of a son.
The long awaited and sought after adoption of Caleb
Michael became final and the name DAMIEN became his.
He has been as close as any child could be to all
of us since he came in to our lives. This just made it
clear that he WAS one of our family, legally and for always.
4/27/06 MAJOR ANNOUNMENT
I am honored to announce that my daughter-in-law
Susan has completed her RN school and graduates 5/5/06.
With my background in the nursing field I couldn't be
prouder of anyone.
It takes a very strong couple with 2 children, a home,
the husband being a firefighter/paramedic, teaching
EMS at the college and instructing sky diving
classes as he can, to survive the rigors of the
RN program. HUGS TO YOU BOTH!
8/07
The kids have finally moved in to their new home. It is
big and roomy, and beautiful. I am thankful they are out of
their mobile home since this is Florida.
November 2007
Oh how time flies. My eldest grand-daughter is now 20 years old
and recently graduated from US ARMY boot camp and is now attending
training in lingustics in Montery,California.
We are all so proud of her and know she will do well.
