Halloween or so much more

Happy Reformation Day!!!
This is for you Grandpa!!
And if you want a little info about reformation day this is very loose history of the day. Have a great day, enjoy the life of those around you, costumed or not.
Ben

"On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted a proposal at the doors of a church in Wittenberg, Germany to debate the doctrine and practice of indulgences. This proposal is popularly known as the 95 Theses, which he nailed to the Castle Church doors. This was not an act of defiance or provocation as is sometimes thought. Since the Castle Church faced Wittenberg's main thoroughfare, the church door functioned as a public bulletin board and was therefore the logical place for posting important notices. Also, the theses were written in Latin, the language of the church, and not in the vernacular. Nonetheless, the event created a controversy between Luther and those allied with the Pope over a variety of doctrines and practices. When Luther and his supporters were excommunicated in 1520, the Lutheran tradition was born. This in turn would later ease the creation of the Reformed and Anabaptist traditions as well."

~APPLESAUCE UPDATE~
Saturday, November 15
Give Grandma a call if you want to make applesauce

APPLES

ok, I feel a little bad about adding this to the blog because I don't want anyone to miss the 'blueberry news' :) . . so if you haven't read it, scroll down and take a look. . . . staying on the 'fruit' theme. . . . is there any family that is interested in making applesauce? Grandma already has some apples in storage . . . if you are interested, please call her, we will be peeling away the first part of November, no concrete date yet, you can let her know your availability.

Blueberry On Board

Hey, Hey, Hey Family!!! We know that you all have been patiently waiting (well except you Lindy-your not very patient) for this day to finally come! Kurt and I are expecting our first baby (aka blueberry) at the end of May!!!!! We are so excited! This picture is how we told Mom and Dad! We wrapped up this pumpkin-better known as a Mumkin-and gave it to Kurts Dad for his b-day! He didn't quite get it at first but Kim was sure all over it! She read the Mumkin first and just screamed!
Kurt Here-we aren't going to find out the sex and we are keeping names top secret so don't try and pry them outta us. =-) We really don't care if blueberry is a boy or girl(at wk 7 baby was the size of a blueberry and we didn't want to call "it" "it"...so blueberry has stuck) we just want a healthy baby. I'm really excited but I would be lying if I said that I wasn't a little nervous about this....but we've waited long enough. =-) Lisa is feeling pretty good but she does get random waves of nausea throughout the day and night but has (proudly) never puked!! So prayers are always welcome for a safe and uninteresting delivery and for wisdom as parents. Love you all tons. (I finally feel like I have something interesting to add to the blog vs going to work and going home...=-) )

Kurt, Lisa, and Blueberry!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLI!

Jon & Donna Stellema

Hello Dear Ones,

Just wanted you all to know that Jon and I no longer have a land line or the internet. So, if you need to contact one of us, please use our cell numbers listed below.

Donna - 616.299.8188

Jon - 616.318.8357

Much Love,

Aunt Donna (Tina posted this for me)

Happy October

Happy 1st Anniversary Tim & Andrea!

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY CAMERON DANIEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY DAD OR UNCLE NICK!!!!!!!!!!!!(OCT.6)

THELENS

Not much new here but i have some cute pictures i wanted to share! We bought a new outdoor wood stove! So that means lots and lots of wood cutting!! Brings back such fun memeories. The stove will save us a ton of money. Propane is skyrocketing in price! So if you need some trees cut, call us we could use the wood. Also if anyone knows of a full bed they want to sell, let me know. we are looking for a bed for Gavin. thats all for now, love you all!! brenda

Election

Hi Ya-all,
I am going to venture in where many fear to tread, POLITICS!!! OK, so you all know there is an election coming up--Duh? But are you prepared to make an informed vote? I encourage you all to do your homework on where each candidate stands on the issues that matter to our country's future. Please don't think that because you watch the news you are informed.
I'd like to suggest a website that is non-partisan that allows you to see a comparison of both an many issues. It is http://www.wallbuilder.com/ and look for President Voters Guide. Also if you email Ericmoore@migopvictory.org you will be able to access video clips of the Saddleback Church interview where you can hear the candidates actual answers. Also, Garybauer@cwfpac.com is doing a daily commentary until the election that you can sign up for. And finally. if you have a particular questions, I would love to have an email conversation with you barbara_vv@yahoo.com
One more thing, for those of you who vote in Michigan, we will have 2 Proposals on the ballot 1 deals with medical marijuana, 2 is to change our Constitution to allow for UNRESTRICTED scientific research on HUMAN embryos and embryonic stem cell research. you can go to www,micause.com to get more info. This, in my opinion is EVIL.
Also, don't forget to vote for supreme court Justice Taylor he is in the non-partisan part of you r ballot.
So check things out, spread the word & pray
I love you all
Aunt Barb ( or whatever ) :-)