May 29 was Jill's birthday, and I'm a bad Mom

Jill Will, I love you so much and am sorry I didn't post this yesterday. Thought of you often throughout the day, and of how much fun you must be having--camping in the mountains. I miss you and can't wait to see you.

One of the happiest days of my life was the day I saw your face. It still brings me such joy. Happy 36th birthday, honey!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM

We all still love and miss you very much. You're always in our hearts.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY kRISTEN AND BRIAN

Hard to believe it's been a year already. Now you have a beautiful little girl to share the day with you. Bet you're looking forward to some of that cake.

Reid Joseph

Loved meeting our new grandson. He is a beautiful baby, long and thin like his cousin, Katie.

Jen's Graduation from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Sorry for the delay in getting this post out...BUSY has been the word of the MONTH! May 8, 2010 was an unusually cold and windy day...but, it was nice and warm inside the auditorium were Jen received her bachelor's degree from SIUE. (can't you see her in the crowd?)

The ceremony was wonderful...two main speakers...a 1968 graduate and a 2010 Master's graduate both spoke. Entertaining speeches by both...

It was so cold and windy outside this was the only picture taken on grounds...

Congratulations Jenna! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments!

We (between Joni, Fritzi and myself brought in food for lunch) had a nice lunch and party for Jen at their apartment afterwards... We love you Jen!

Bridge the Gap

It was great to see so many family members there. Hopefully next year it will be warmer. Too bad we didn't have the bridge behind us instead of the porta potties.

Reid Joseph Smith

8# 14.4 oz and 20 1/2 inches. I can really see Craig in his face.

Bridge the Gap

Pictures of us and also with Caren Kemner and Jackie Joyner Kersey.

Happy anniversary, Jan and Tim

Thirty nine years! Wow, how could you stay with her so long, Tim? :) I love you both. Here are two recent pictures.

Happy 39th Anniversary Mom and Dad!

Happy Birthday Jeff

Hope you have a great birthday and can do something fun and exciting.

Katelyn's Picture

We recently got Katelyn's pictures taken by the photographer that takes the St. Ambrose sports pictures. We thought we would share the link to them.

www.jmohrphoto.com

Click on Flash Site
Then Client Gallery
Password: thiessen0413

Kris, Brian, and Katelyn

Emma

Video of Emma on WGEM in case you missed.

Happy birthday Kayla

Happy birthday, dear Kayla. Can't believe you are 10 years old. You're growing up so quickly. Unfortunately I'm on a computer that only contains this one picture of you. It was last Christmas and of course your little brother was giving you a kiss.

I have so many pictures on another computer. Sorry this is the one I have available now.

You are a beautiful, athletic, smart, and wonderful girl. I love you. Grandma