Jordan's new friends

Jordan has two new imaginary (?) friends that he has been playing with (you would think with 2 brother and a sister he wouldn't need any). The one friend's name as Abba (not the music group) and the other is Lucia Garcia (who we are informed is a boy). When I had the picture below up on the computer Jordan pointed out to me that this picture is of Jordan, Austen and Abba. Apparently Abba is standing behind and between Jordan and Austen wearing yellow.

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Compliment Only a Mother Could Love

Jadenism:

Last Friday Janelle made fish sticks for supper and Jaden ate a "ton" of them. He liked them so much he wanted to give Mom the ultimate compliment so he told her "Mom, these are so good!! Your such a good cook that you could be a cook at the school."

Styling

Jadenism:
Tonight at supper Janelle asked Jaden in he wanted green beens to which he replied, "No thanks, there not my style!"

God Welcomes Terri

We lost a dear member of our family. Terri Neitz, who was Janelle's aunt, lost her 3 year battle to cancer but earned eternal life in heaven. Terri had many challenges in life but faced all them with a good attitude. She is survived by her two daughters Sara (26) and Stephanie (23).

Here are a few fun memories of Terri:
When I asked Megan what she remembers of Terri she said "she would always kiss and pinch our cheeks"

Terri and the girls would often celebrate Christmas with us at the Wentz house. For about 4 or 5 years in a row Terri always gave me flavored coffee as a gift which was always very nice. The funny thing is I don't drink coffee and she never noticed all those years when we sat after a meal and everyone was asked it they wanted a cup I always declined.

Janelle remembers, as a little girl, putting on Auntie Terri's high heels. She loved wearing heels even when she was going through treatments she wore these high heels to a family event.

Her obituary can be read here. Everyone wore red at the funeral and you can read the obituary to find out why.

We will miss Terri!

Halloween 08

Halloween his was a rare beautiful night. Many years we are truging through snow but this year we had a nice warm night for "trick or treating". When it came to costumes this year Jordan was a "no brainer". Jordan has been marching around the house as a pirate ever since he watched The Scooby Doo Pirate Movie.

Jaden decided to be a Vampire.

Megan was a punk rocker (my little girl wore makeup).
Austen was a duck with "quacks".

Mommy & Daddy Go Trick or Treating

Mommy and Daddy enjoyed an evening out at the 2nd annual Cargo Halloween Party. Todd and Bridget throw terrific Halloween parties. Bridget always goes "way out" in decorating for this holiday. Half way through the evening Bridget has everyone go into a room in which she has all kinds of costumes and masks and you can either change your costume or add to your current costume. The costumes were great. As you can see below we went as tourist. There were three pirates, a construction worker (or Village People member), doctor and a nurse that were handing out pills and medicine(skittles and shots), a gangster, a clown, the Pink Panther, and a witch. It was a fun evening but a short night as we were out late and kids were up early as usual.

Oktoberfest

On October 17 we celebrated our 100% German heritage with our annual Oktoberfest. Traditional German food with homemade beer(thanks to Jerry). Guest included family: Mom and Dad Zander and Wentz, Curt & Marti, Michael, Morgan, & Mathew, Jodi, Sean & Mandy, Tammy & Curt, & Rob; friends included Tom and Donna, Kathy and Jerry.

Loretta and Donna with some clown in the back ground(Curt).

Family enjoying good food and good company.

Rob and Kathy blow out their birthday candles.

Grandpa shows off his accordion skills to the grandchildren.