We had two different versions of how Pat and Mike Oser met, so I finally asked Pat to settle the argument. Pat: “I was a senior in high school. I worked after school at a restaurant. Mike was a freshman in college and worked as an elevator operator at a Knights of Columbus hall. He… Continue reading

Obligatory first day of school pics … Tyler is a senior (how did that happen?) and Morgan is a sophomore … help me now. And once again they have proven that getting a photo of them together is not an easy feat. Recovered from the August 15, 2019 Facebook archive. Continue reading

Life with boys … So, I am still feeling seasick (I got a script for nausea, which helps some) … and my compassionate, loving boys start synchronized swaying while sitting across from me at lunch … “What, Mom? We are not doing anything at all” … I blame their Dad … Continue reading

Life with boys – band camp edition 3: They held a dance last night, there may have been some cringe worthy moments … I apparently embarrassed the boy … mission accomplished 😉 Continue reading

It’s official — Morgan has earned his Eagle Scout Award. Morgan, 15, is a member of Troop 72. For his Eagle service project, he built a rolling storage unit for the St. Charles West wrestling team to hold wrestling equipment. His Eagle Court of Honor was held June 9. The City of St. Charles School… Continue reading

Recovered Beck/Ray family image source — April 29, 2019. Original email from Barbara Beck. Barbara sent two old photographs while the family was reconnecting branches of Ellen Ray Beck’s family. Her identification notes read: “Ellen Claudine Ray (circa…?…1916? 1917?)” and that Betty had located Rosa and Howard’s clan with Maria. Barbara also remembered that Johnny… Continue reading

Life with boys … so Morgan decided we really needed to bring Duckie MoMo home with us today … we went all over Target with me taking the giant stuffed bird out of the cart and him putting it back in … I am sure the security tapes are hilarious … clearer heads prevailed (barely)… Continue reading

“Just do the assignment, don’t fall down the font hole.” Something I say at least once a week. Continue reading

Hello – a very generous card was in our mailbox today – I cannot begin to thank you, we appreciate it so much! It sounds like you made a number of people very happy – you have a huge heart, reminds me so much of the people who raised you. Your generosity will go a… Continue reading

Hello – As a parent of a junior at St. Charles West High School I am disappointed with the changes to requirements to graduate with honors. It is a disservice to our students to change the requirements mid-stream and I ask that you consider maintaining the standards that were in place for the current students… Continue reading