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A Family Connection

On New Year's Day, Chelan's mom's side of the family got together to celebrate what would have been their mother's 90th birthday -- Sylvia (Schmidt) Goertz. Chelan's Aunt Ilona spent the last year or so putting together a book about their mom and dad's lives. Chelan's mom wrote a poem to commemorate the event, and his cousin, Jake, wrote a song about their grandma. It was a fun day learning a little more about Chelan's family!

The book was very interesting to read through and it was so interesting to hear how Chelan's grandparents and my grandparents were good friends. My dad remembers playing with Chelan's uncles when they would go visiting! As I've thought about our family's connections, I have to think that Sylvia and Jean (my grandma) would be tickled pink that Chelan and I ended up together. I can just hear my grandma's laugh now!

My grandparents -- Ed and Jean Schmidt. I grew up down the driveway from them! This picture was taken at their 45th anniversary celebration.


Chelan's grandparents -- Jake and Sylvia Schmidt. Chelan never knew his grandpa because he died well before Chelan was born.

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  1. Me!January 18, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I can hear your grandmother's laugh as well! Plus, she'd probably would have played her harmonica at your wedding to celebrate! :)

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  2. GrammyJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Good thought, Trissa - I bet she would have!

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