It's A Boy!!!

Grandpa and Trey
Grandma and Trey

We got our first
GRANDSON!!!

"Trey Preston Hafer"

was born on November 01, 2008.

We were able to be there and what a special day it was.

Now Preston and Britnee are a happy little family of five.

We love them all!

"Manitowoc Ward"

October 2008

This is our Ward building in Manitowoc, WI. and also the YW and leaders with some quilts we tied then donated to the Domestic Violence Center.

"Beautiful Fall Ride Up Door County!!!"

October 11, 2008

We decided to take one last ride before the weather turns cold so we jumped on the Harley and headed up Door County to see the beautiful fall colors! It was a great ride and the country side was awesome!!! Wisconsin has lots and lots of trees and when they are changing colors it's a sight to behold.

Some of God's greatest creations!

"Our Mini-Cruise Across Lake Michigan"

October 4 & 5, 2008

We did end up getting to go on a cruise after all! It was a mini-curise across Lake Michigan on the authentic Steamship the "S.S. Badger". It was a relaxing four hour, 60 mile cruise. Blending tradition and nostalgia, the Badger gave us a rare opportunity to enjoy a little history by stepping back into the past on a journey that took us from Manitowoc, Wi to Ludington, MI. We thought it would be interesting to go on the last operating steamship. It was fun. Not all that exciting or anything but we can say we did it. We had a state room that left a little to be desired but we didn't really expect it to be something really great anyway. We could have spent the night on the ship but decided to get a nice room in Ludington instead. We had a great meal at a "Big Boy" near the hotel that night. The next morning we headed back to the ship and spent the next four hours just relaxing on our way back. While on board we did some shopping in the gift shop, watched a short movie about the ship, ate and just relaxed. All in all it was a good experience.

I'd still like to go on a real cruise!!!

September 29, 2008 "We Made It 30 Years!!!"

What an accomplishment in this day and age! But we did it and are going for 30 more!

I love Jeff and our life together. He's just the best! I had wanted to go on a cruise for our 30th Anniversary but Jeff's work schedule just wouldn't let it happen. We did go out for a really nice dinner at a place called "The Wellington" in Green Bay. It was perfect for a nice, romantic, anniversary dinner.

Baby Boy Quilts!!!

I've spent the past couple of days making BOY baby Quilts! I did two BLUE fleece ones and three tied quilts. One blue, one green animals and one CAMO!!! How fun is that! Angie has been putting things together so we can have a BOY Baby Shower for Britnee when we go home on the 29th of August. I thought I had better get going so I would have them done for her shower.

Mom Home To Help Out!

The 2ND of August I made an unexpected trip home for 11 days. After a few worrisome incidents with Britnee we thought maybe she could use a little help from Mom. Britnee is doing everything she can but her body is just fighting her with this pregnancy. She thought it might be hard with this last one but it's being even more difficult than she thought. After a few days and discussions with her and Preston we made some decisions: It's time to cut back and she needs a little help! Preston and I talked her in to giving up her Primary class, Visiting Teaching and having meals brought in on the days she works plus having someone take McKinley on Tuesday afternoons so she can get a nap in. Our main hope at this point is that their house sells so she can just quit working on Thursdays. All the family and Ward family were so willing to help out. We sure do appreciate them all. We just have to do whatever we can to help her gets through this tough time. I'm so glad I was able to go home and hopefully I was of some help.