Vetters Family Blog

Jimmy and Payton. Mrs. Cole makes Jim Smile!!!!

2009-10-05T14:03:00.000-07:00

So that's what those braces were for! Happy Birthday Payton!

Uncle Sonny's Visit

2009-10-05T14:00:00.000-07:00

Maddie's Birthday Lobsters

2009-10-05T13:59:00.000-07:00

Jesse's Room at Ball State and New Roomie

2009-10-05T13:57:00.000-07:00

Kings Island Trip w Jim, Maddie, Matt n Payton

2009-10-05T13:56:00.000-07:00

A Handsome Crew

2009-10-05T13:45:00.000-07:00

Maddie and Matt at the Prom

2009-04-29T18:32:00.000-07:00

Easter 2009

2009-04-29T18:31:00.000-07:00

So Jimmy says to Caroline...

2009-04-29T18:27:00.000-07:00

"Caroline... I've always loved you."

Caroline says, "Really?"

Jim says "April Fools!"

It is always trouble when April Fools Day falls on a day the Vetters have free time! Just ask Maddie:

And Grandma Cota! We got them both!

We Sold the RV

2009-03-18T04:27:00.000-07:00

The Alabama Limo was sold in March. Our last trip in it was to Jeffersonville to see the St. Michael's 8th grade BBall team in the sectionals.

Trips we took:
Wild West Trip
Alabama Notre Dame BBall (w Big Stud n Jim)
Alabama Auburn (w Nick Tuttle)
St Louis for Prism Training (Vetters Med)
Florida once (or twice?)
Gatlinburg (?)
Ft. Wayne and Goshen soccer trips
Fookarwie
Prom 2008

I'll miss it!

Sugar Bowl 2009!

2009-01-19T18:32:00.001-08:00

Nothing like celebrating the New Year in New Orleans at the Sugar Bowl. The game was awful but the setting and the company were marvelous!

Roll Tide!

Christmas at the Cotas!

2009-01-19T18:30:00.001-08:00

Jim and Char and their family were gracious hosts this Christmas.

Jim and Kurt at Colts Father Son Camp

2009-01-19T17:59:00.000-08:00

Have I told you about our 40 yard dash?

Great Picture of Jesse

2008-12-30T18:08:00.001-08:00

Drawn by Jesse's friend IO!

The Fairy Godmother

2008-11-23T18:57:00.001-08:00

Chris was asked to be the Fairy Godmother for a "Tea Party with the Princesses" in Greenfield. Love the wings!

Fall Choral Program

2008-10-22T18:16:00.000-07:00

Check out these two great videos:

Jim Vetters Freshman Boys Choir

Maddie Vetters Madrigal Choir

Jesse Goes to Ball State

2008-08-21T19:26:00.000-07:00

Not hard at all to believe Jesse is now at college. It feels as natural as breathing that he takes this next step.

Sure, we miss him here, and him being gone on his birthday is going to be tough, but he is in his element. I just smile every time I think about him up there.

Good Luck Jesse!

Freeburg Kids Come To Visit

2008-08-13T06:56:00.000-07:00

Four Kids from Freeburg Illinois came to visit. Chris and Maddie met them at Catholic Heart Work Camp in Knoxville.

The Cota Girls 2008

2008-07-26T20:49:00.001-07:00

Ashley, Jan, Carla, Chris, Marjie, Diane, Christine, Maddie

Catholic Heart Work Camp Knoxville

2008-07-13T17:12:00.000-07:00

Maddie and Chris worked last week in Knoxville. Here's a news story done by the local news station:
WBIR Story

Gatlinburg Vacation

2008-07-06T12:58:00.000-07:00

Matt and Family joined us in Gatlinburg with Gran and Pop at the Cabin on the Creek. Chris, Maddie and Jesse had other committments (like work!), but Jim and I had a marvelous time rafting and go-carting etc...

Check out our movie:
Vetters in Gatlinburg 2008

Enjoy!

Tornados and Wind Hit Hancock County, May 2008

2008-06-08T10:28:00.000-07:00

Friday Night, May 30, just at the end of Jesse's graduation party, devastating storms passed through Hancock County. We all evacuated to the basement when the sirens went off. No damage to our house but some fellow St. Michael parishioners were not so lucky. Lots of damage at the Davis' home turned into a hot work day for the Vetters and the Delaney families.

Jesse was talking to their granddaughter, who was excited to have all this company. "Next time we have a tornado," she said, "can you come back over to my house and play?"

Indy 500

2008-06-08T10:18:00.001-07:00

Another fun year at the Indy 500 with Tim, Guy, Mike, Chris and the gang. Maybe the last year for the "Alabama Limo" as it may be sold before next year! We'll see if Todd comes through. Best weather we have ever had, and new seats at the top of Turn 2. We can see almost the whole track.

Jesse's Graduation from GCHS

2008-06-08T10:14:00.000-07:00

Jesse, Kyle and Shelbey have been through every grade together, from Cissa's to High School graduation. Only fitting that they should be shown in full regailia together! On to college!

Jim Graduates from St. Michaels Greenfield

2008-05-22T19:19:00.001-07:00

Jim graduated from St. Michaels this week and now moves on to GCHS. He had an excellent career there and made many fast friends. We're proud of you Jim!

LeeOtis Streety Passes

2008-05-12T02:33:00.001-07:00

LeeOtis Streety passed away this week. She was my great aunt, and my last connection to Amory Mississippi. I remember such wonderful times in Amory as a kid!

I hope to update the family tree information. As I review it I am missing lots:
Vetters Family Tree

Notes from Mom:
Wanted to send you some photos of the luncheon that was provided by the church in Amory after the funeral today. The group photo is very good -
Uncle Buddy and Aunt Mel's girls - Martha, left, Mary Elizabeth, (green jacket) and Nancy (yellow jacket) - Daphne, Dennis Wayne (LeeOtis son) and Frank, and Eddie (Jewel's brother Jimmys son) and Vicki (Jewels brother, Jimmys daughter). It was great to see them.

I would love to get updates: kvetters@vettersmedical.com

We'll miss you Aunt LeeOtis!

Washington DC 8th Grade Trip with Jim

2008-05-09T04:07:00.000-07:00

If you want to get a quick glimpse of an 8th grade field trip to Washington DC, watch this quick video of the kids coming out of the National Archives. "Wow, the Declaration of Independence! But how about these great steps!"

Proof that Alabama has Taken Over the World!

2008-04-11T07:01:00.000-07:00

The Leningrad Cowboys and the Red Army Choir Sing Sweet Home Alabama

Dr. Isaacs

2008-02-21T17:04:00.000-08:00

Chris went to see Grandad Sunday, and while visiting he said, "Hey Keek, you know that guy over there, Dr. Isaacs."

Sure enough, that was the dentist she worked for growing up. Her Middle School English teacher, Mrs. Isaacs, called her down to the office one day and asked if she would fill in for Doc's assistant at his office while she was on vacation. While there, she even learned to mix fillings!

So for years after that, Dr. Isaacs' summer help was always filled by a "Cota Kid."

She leaned down to see him, now over 80, right arm amputated and in long term care, and asked if he remembered her.

"You're a Cota Kid!" he said, his old eyes recognizing her.

Her eyes teared as she told us about him at supper tonight. Great to remember, and be remembered!

Run For Your Wife

2008-02-21T16:57:00.000-08:00

Chris and her castaways put on the first theater in Greenfield for big people in 10 years last weekend. Over 700 attended, and the show got rave reviews and standing ovations.

It has been written up in the Daily Reporter in some form or fashion almost every day since the run, all positive.

To see pictures of the show go to:
www.crazylake.com and click on CrazyLake Theater.

Why am I in the picture? I'm the producer! It was a way for them to get me to agree to play. Congrats to all who performed and helped!

Jesse Vetters Enters the 2008 Political Fray!

2008-01-27T05:28:00.000-08:00

You need to check out the article written about Jesse and his quest to ask a question on the 2007 YouTube Debate. You can see it, and his video, at:

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1575175/20071127/index.jhtml

I'm pretty proud of my kid, and love that he is already interested in the process and in changing the world at 18! Agree or not, I love a kid that thinks out of the box!

New Years at the Vetters' House!

2008-01-05T13:15:00.000-08:00

Click on the picture for the New Years countdown at the Vetters! Here's the link also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyqhYrEQDZs

Happy New Year!!!!

High School Children's Play

2007-11-26T06:17:00.000-08:00

Last spring Jesse was chosen to direct this years Children’s Play at the high school. This is the only show that a student gets to totally direct. He has been a student director for shows in past years, but for this show, being the director means basically doing the show themselves. Mr. Jacobs acts in a supervisory position, but the director will do the following…
Choose the show
Choose and assistant director
Make all casting decisions (with the input of the asst director)
Design the set
Choose the crew
Oversee all the little things, publicity, program, etc….

Now, even though I was REALLY proud that Jesse was chosen for this job, this is what REALLY got me…

Guess who he chose for his assistant director?

His sister.

Jimmy and Joe in "Altar Egos"-- The Talk

2007-11-12T17:49:00.000-08:00

Sometimes you can know too much...

2007-11-11T10:05:00.000-08:00

Yesterday while Jesse and I were working in the yard, Rufio cut his tongue on a piece of glass. Blood covered his mouth and matted his hair, but it was not too bad.

Jesse was really concerned. I said. "You know Jesse, dogs get cuts all the time and heal just fine."

He replied, concern on his face, "Dad, the Eskimos put seal meat on a sharp knife blade and leave it out for polar bears. When the bear eats the meat, it cuts off his tongue, and ten hours later the bear bleeds to death."

Like I always say, too much knowledge will not allow you to sleep at night!

Update: Rufio is still alive.

Mercury rocks the Rick!

2007-10-26T05:25:00.000-07:00

Go to this YouTube link to hear the lastest from the Boys From Greenfield as they rock the Ricks Theatre to benefit a little girl with cancer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RnRmcP4PMs

Rock on dudes!

PS: The sound will be a little distorted at the beginning as I was standing right by the speakers. It gets better.

Bend It Like Beckham!

2007-10-23T10:00:00.001-07:00

Yes, that's the world-famous David Beckham doing a free kick in the Chicago Fire v. LA Galaxy Soccer Match. Jim and I went up on a bus with the Strikers to see the game.

We saw some great soccer, and Beckham really is an amazing player.

The Vetters Kids

2007-10-08T19:15:00.000-07:00

Jim and Payton Riding in The Riley Day Parade

2007-10-08T09:41:00.001-07:00

Jimmy is the groom in an upcoming play (November 9, 10 and 11). If that's not a groom's expression I'll eat my hat. The kid's a natural!

He rode with lovely Payton on the back of a red convertible through the Riley Parade. Cans were tied to the back of the car and everything. It is a cute show, and Jim has had excellent reviews from the director, Chris Schaffer.

I missed the parade due to the Fookarwie tournament this year, so I joined Chris, Jim and Maddie at church Sunday morning. As I slid into the seat a few minutes late, Jim's first words to me were "Dad, Alabama won last night!"

Is this boy my kid or what?!

Mizuki's Big Adventure!

2007-09-03T17:40:00.000-07:00

Mizuki came to stay with us this week, and we had a wonderful experience with him. Colts game, Air Show, Bowling, Pistol Shooting and just hanging out with the Vetters Kids filled his days.

Mizuki hails from Kakuda City Japan, and is the first person in his family to come to the US. His parents own a pharmacy in Kakuda.

We certainly hope to see Mizuki again someday. He is a special young man and is now our Japanese son!

NC Beach Trip

2007-08-10T06:54:00.000-07:00

We had a great trip to the beach with all the Cota Clan in July. I love this shot of a typical day watching the waves roll in and soaking up the rays. It was nice to have all the Cota kids together! Thanks Mom and Dad C. for putting this all together!

Jesse in Japan with Ayaka's Family

2007-06-13T17:07:00.000-07:00

Hello from the Birthday Girl and her Puppy Rufio

2007-05-29T13:11:00.001-07:00

Happy Mothers Day from the Vetters

2007-05-13T13:51:00.001-07:00

Jimmy's St. Michael's Team Rolls On

2007-04-24T18:55:00.000-07:00

Jim's team rolled past their first unbeaten challenger of the year tonight, winning a tough contest 2-0. Go Crusaders!

Music Man puts Jesse and Jim back on same stage

2007-04-15T19:00:00.000-07:00

Jesse and Jim were on stage for the first time since Kid's Play, and Maddie worked on tech at the GCHS production of Music Man.

Be sure and check out the Vetters Kids' page to see Jesse and Jim both singing "Wells Fargo Wagon."

Rufio Joins the Vetters Family

2007-04-07T14:11:00.000-07:00

Meet Rufio, our new Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier. He's 11 weeks old and and just a ball of fur. Very sweet dog! Dixie and he are playing well, and the kids love their Easter present!

Chris and I went to get mice for the snakes and came home with a new puppy! Always an adventure at the Vetters!

Welcome Rufio! Bring us joy!

Paris in the Spring!

2007-04-02T05:16:00.000-07:00

Pop and Gran and Maddie and I stood on top of the Eifel Tower and looked out over the city of Paris. The fog softened the edges. Beautiful. We saw Notre Dame, the Louvre, and Napolean's tomb, then came back to the Eifel Tower and saw it sparkle in the moonlight.

Mont Saint-Michel

2007-03-28T10:43:00.000-07:00

I can't begin to express what a fantastic place this was. Pop said it best, "Walt Disney couldn't have come up with anything like this!" It truly belongs in a story book.

Fog rolled in from the English Channel and obscured everything but the castle. It loomed out of the mist. As we entered the gates, though, we found a lively world of tiny shoppes that lined the road heading up to the abby. We went into the chapel of St. Michael, ate dinner in a cozy restaraunt, and explored the walled city. If you ever get to France...

Maddie with Gran and Pop at Le Havre Harbor

2007-03-28T06:51:00.000-07:00

We arrived from Belgium Tuesday evening from Belgium and stopped for a beach-side dinner at Le Havre overlooking the English Channel. Wonderful weather and great French omelettes!

Norman Church in the Fog

2007-03-28T06:44:00.000-07:00

Gran's Studio in Belgium

2007-03-26T12:14:00.000-07:00

Maddie spent the day with Gran in her studio at school while Pop and I went to the Waterloo battlefield. Maddie painted a really neat picture and Gran finished her landscape.

Amsterdam with Gran and Pop

2007-03-25T22:39:00.000-07:00

Amsterdam was awesome. We went to the Anne Frank House and toured the city on the canal boats. Lovely old city and very nice people.

Kurt and Maddie in Europe

2007-03-25T22:36:00.000-07:00

These are castles on the Rhine in Germany that we saw on the first day. Do we look like we flew all night?

Great week with Ayaka

2007-03-11T18:40:00.000-07:00

We all bonded with Ayaka this week, and it was sad to see her fly back to Japan. Jesse will be over in June, though, and maybe Maddie and Jim too someday. Hello to the Ngai Family when you see this post!

Ayaka, our Japanese daughter

2007-03-04T06:55:00.000-08:00

Ayaka arrived at our house yesterday from Kakuda Japan. She is very pleasant and is fitting in with our family well. She brought us wonderfully fun gifts. We all tried our hand at oragami, and Jimmy built an antelope.

Colts Win the SuperBowl!

2007-02-05T18:57:00.000-08:00

This is a picture I took at the Colts Championship Rally tonight. I was 50 feet from the Lombardi Trophy. Way Cool! Go Colts!!!!

Mercury Rocks the Rick

2007-01-28T01:34:00.000-08:00

Jesse's band Mercury played the first rock concert at Greenfield's new Ricks Theater. Steve Boller opened with a great set, and then Mercury rocked their legion of dedicated fans. Longest set of their career and high octane all the way through.

Colts Win AFC Championship!!!

2007-01-23T01:47:00.000-08:00

In dramatic fashion (and right in front of Chris and I) the Colts score the go-ahead touchdown to send them to the Super Bowl. We stayed around until midnight partying in Monument Circle!
Go Colts!

Christmas at the Vetters 2006

2007-01-19T01:34:00.000-08:00

From L to R:

Chris, Jim, Ben, Derrick, Maddie, Jesse, Cookie, Uncle Matt, Jake, Aunt Tanya

To Ayaka and her Family:

We are excited to have you visit! Hope you enjoy looking at the pictures of our family and we'll see you soon! Jesse speaks some Japanese and Cookie speaks a lot, so you will find everything very easy.

Mr. Vetters, kvetters@vettersmedical.com

Colts March Through Playoffs!

2007-01-19T01:23:00.000-08:00

Pop with Captain Colts at the Colts-Chiefs Wild Card game! We won 23-8!

Thanksgiving in Alabama

2006-11-27T18:11:00.000-08:00

How's this for a rough lookin' crew? Click the video below for some fun at Gran and Pop's house.

Iron Bowl 2006

2006-11-19T17:05:00.000-08:00

A great, fun game, down to the wire, but a loss to Auburn. It was my first trip to the new Bryant Denny Stadium and it was awesome. Nick Tuttle and I and two of his friends drove IRV the RV down to see Matt and Nick's nephew Tommy.
Click on the picture to see 93,000 people singing the Sweet Home Alabama:

Matt and I saw Caitlin, Zach and JoAnne. You can hear them singing in the picture!

Jim gets ready to smooch Dr. Sweets in "Hospital"

2006-11-14T16:51:00.000-08:00

Over 500 people came out to the new Greenfield theatre to see KidsPlay's performance of "Hospital." Jim was Dr. Huggems, and in the end he gets the girl!

Chris the Golfer

2006-11-06T16:49:00.000-08:00

This was the year Chris picked up the game of golf. She hits the ball a ton, and has really got her game improving. It's a fun thing for us to do together!

Mt Rushmore Photo Op

2006-07-30T13:56:00.000-07:00

The Silver Plume Railroad and Mine Tour

2006-07-30T13:51:00.000-07:00

Sonny, Judy and Elizabeth with the Vetters

2006-07-30T13:49:00.000-07:00

Maddie on the Elk River Ride

2006-07-30T13:47:00.000-07:00

Wild West Vacation!

2006-07-30T12:32:00.000-07:00

Our route ran from Kansas to Golden, Colorado. Then up to Steamboat Springs, over to Independence Rock, and up to Montana and the Custer Battlefield.

Next was Devil's Tower (where this picture is from), and then to Mt Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Dakota.

We drove 3500 miles in Irv, our trusty RV, guided by Susie, our navigator. Thanks to Sonny and Judy Maddox for a wonderful stay and tour in Golden. The Red Rocks Ampitheater and the Dinosaur Tracks were amazing, and I am so glad Sonny drove up the mountain in his truck at Rocky Mt. Natl park rather than me taking IRV over those roads. We also had the good fortune to have dinner with Elizabeth Denton, who is a newspapaer editor out there!

More pictures will follow!

The Vetters Clan

2006-07-12T18:04:00.000-07:00

Everybody's growing up on me, and I'm growing out! Of course, Chris looks better than ever! How I got so blessed to have a crew like this I'll never know!

Fort Myers Beach Vacation

2006-04-11T09:59:00.000-07:00

Spring Break '06 was very relaxing. We hung out at the Spahn's villa and played at the beach with the Baggott family on Sanibel Island. We even ate dinner one night at the Mucky Duck, a Baggott family tradition!

Reverse Raffle at St. Michael's

2006-02-27T08:14:00.000-08:00

We had almost 400 people at the Reverse Raffle Saturday night. This is a shot of the crowd, the final contestants, and me, MC Daddy.

Maddie's Volleyball Team Celebrates at Starbucks!

2006-02-27T08:08:00.000-08:00

Maddie's St. M's volleyball team closed out their season with an exciting win over St Lawerence Sunday, and celebrated at Starbucks. As they roll into the tournament let's hope they keep this winning spirit alive! So much fun!

Chris' New Doo

2006-02-27T08:05:00.000-08:00

Chris decided to straighten her hair for the first time. Wow, a whole new girl! Here she is running the microphone at the Reverse Raffle. She's back to curly today, but one never knows what the future holds...

Carlos Martinez Joins the Parade!

2006-02-27T07:50:00.000-08:00

Welcome to little Carlos! We went to Chicago to visit our new (and first!) Great Nephew! And he was GREAT. Never fussy, always just a little angel. Jenny and Omar are doing fine and getting settled in their new apartment, and they make quite a cute little family!

Comedy Sportz

2006-02-17T19:46:00.000-08:00

Jesse and Andrew get ready for a Comedy Sportz Improv match. This is a lot like Drew Carrey's TV Show, except for high school teams of 5-6 students. We got to see a match at the Indianapolis Comedy Sportz arena and laughed uproariously!

2005-12-28T13:06:00.000-08:00

Lord of the Rings Exhibit

Kurt and Chris were turned into Hobbits at the Lord of the Rings Exhibit yesterday. It was a little intimidating to look up at giant Jesse, Maddie and Jim. I was sure hoping they got what they wanted for Christmas!

Luckiy you can't see our hairy Hobbit feet!

2005-12-24T19:34:00.000-08:00

Santa gets a kiss from Mrs. Clause!
What a great Christmas!

Jesse and Mercury Rockin' at Maddie's Party

2005-11-08T17:19:00.000-08:00

We had a big party in the back yard with Jesse's band playing for Maddie's friends. Jim helped with the trail and the bon fire, and Chris and I just sat back and watched the action. The weather was perfect that evening, but eventually turned into those tornados that hit Indiana so hard. No problems where we were, however, just lots of fun!

Maddie Elected President of St. Michael's Student Body

2005-10-17T07:17:00.000-07:00

Maddie was elected President of St. Michaels School, which also got a national Blue Ribbon School Award from the Federal government. This is all pretty exciting. She was in a tight race with her friend Abby. I was so proud of her when I asked if she wanted to go get some Ritter's Ice Cream to celebrate, and she asked if she could bring Abby. Such a little lady!

Her tag line was "Little Person, Big Leader!" Congratulations Maddie!

Jimmy in Soccer Action

2005-10-17T07:12:00.000-07:00

Jim's team has had a really good run this season. Here's Jimmy bringing in a pass before sending it off to Avery for a shot on goal!

Jimmy Wins United Cup in Louisville!

2005-09-19T19:22:00.000-07:00

Jimmy's Striker Team U12 won their tournament in Louisville this weekend. Jim scored a goal in the semi-final and played very well! Go Strikers!

Hurricane Katrina Relief Truck 3

2005-09-19T19:15:00.000-07:00

Hurricane Katrina Relief unloading at Plaquemine Caring Center. Jim Besinger, Bobby Freeman, and the gang of Cajun cons unloading 14 hospital beds, 700 blankets, and 1400 sheets, on Friday, two weeks after the hurricane.

2005-09-05T02:55:00.000-07:00

This is the refugee center in Plaquemine. It does not describe at all the conditions inside. Lori Mayfield and I spoke at all three Masses and have coordinated through the parish an individual aid package to be sent to individuals there.

2005-09-05T02:52:00.000-07:00

We got back at 5 on Friday night, and loaded the next truck with more beds and sent that truck out that night with 2 new drivers. That truck arrived Saturday at noon with 4 more hospital beds and other supplies.

2005-09-05T02:49:00.000-07:00

Unloading the first truck in Plaquemine. We arrived Thursday morning after loading all day Wednesday in Indianapolis and drivbing all night. We were the only relief truck to arrive in Plaquemine all day.

2005-09-05T02:46:00.000-07:00

This is the team at Plaquemine Caring Center that received the three truckloads of medical supplies we sent down. They are wonderful people, Sonny, Johnny Gum and two of his staff with my co-driver Kirk Maddock.

2005-09-05T02:44:00.000-07:00

You can't really tell it from this picture, but these ladies were really happy with the cards the St. Michaels' kids sent down to Plaquemine for the refugees. I spoke with Barbara O'Beau last night and she passed them out to everyone at dinner and said it really brought a lot of joy to them.

2005-08-29T06:22:00.000-07:00

Jesse turns 16!

2005-08-29T06:20:00.000-07:00

Crusader Kickball Team! This picture is after their huge win in the opening game. They are starting their journey to the City Championship!

2005-08-02T06:01:00.000-07:00

Wild Family Reunion VI was a big success. I think the final count was 160 folks! This is the Grandpa Wild Family. We hosted it in Greenfield at St Mike's, so it was very busy for us, but a great time!

2005-08-02T05:58:00.000-07:00

Jenny and Omar got married Jul 30th and had a beautiful wedding. Omar's family were very gracious and fun to hang out with. My kids danced the night away at the reception!

2005-08-02T05:55:00.000-07:00

Our trip to St. Maarten was a blast, like a furnace blast! It was baking down there, but we did fiind a few ways to cool off. We went hiking in a rain forest, and got poured on, but we did get to fly over the bay!

2005-07-10T03:55:00.000-07:00

Maddie as Captain Brie of the Lady Pirates!

2005-06-18T06:40:00.000-07:00

I got to paint faces at the festival. Here's Bridget D. with Jim and his friend Logan. This was my first butterfly face and proved very popular. Who would have thought I'd enjoy doing that so much!

2005-06-18T06:37:00.000-07:00

Chris worked the dunk tank at the St, Michael Festival last night, and boy were the kids lined up to put Mrs. Vetters in the water! Jesse and Jim worked the tank the night beofre and almost froze to death, so Chris went and got wet suits! What a difference! She's a good sport and so fun!

2005-06-18T06:31:00.000-07:00

The Cota Twins celebrated their 1 Year birthday by having all the boys run races with balls balanced on spoons. It was much harder for them to eat cake this way!

2005-05-29T20:51:00.000-07:00

Maddie and her friend Molly try their hand at inventing a new gourmet desert! Maddie ended her 7th grade year with a bang, raising $1200 for the Cystic Fibrosis Walk. She is a talented young lady!

2005-05-29T20:46:00.000-07:00

Jesse won Best Supporting Actor, Best Rookie Actor, and was awarded a chance to be the Student Director of next year's Children's Play, another great honor and unheard of for a Sophmore. Here he is with his friend Zane in the "Wizard of Oz." Jesse was the Mayor of Munchkin City.