Easter 2009

So Jimmy says to Caroline...

"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

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!

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!

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

Jim and Kurt at Colts Father Son Camp

Have I told you about our 40 yard dash?

Great Picture of Jesse

Drawn by Jesse's friend IO!

The Fairy Godmother

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

Fall Choral Program

Check out these two great videos:

Jim Vetters Freshman Boys Choir

Maddie Vetters Madrigal Choir

Jesse Goes to Ball State

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

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

The Cota Girls 2008

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

Catholic Heart Work Camp Knoxville

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

Gatlinburg Vacation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!"