Just Hi.....

Congratulations Aunt Marianne! I am so happy for you to have found love again. How exciting! and to Melanie with new baby Lincoln. Brian and I were unable to attend the memorial celebration, so I missed seeing him there. I hope it was a great time for everyone. Did you guys here about my mom getting pulled over that night?! Hopefully she can laugh at it now, since I'm gossiping! I might be in trouble! LOL

Just thought I'd say hi since no one has posted anything since January. Nothing really new going on here. Just that I went back to work (and notice I'm at work right now!) Oh! our toilet leaked and ruined the bathroom floor, which led to removing the toilet and sink to replace the floor, which led to replacing the pedestal sink because Brian refused to put the old one back in, which led to new plumbing and after 3 wax rings we got the toilet back in......Does everyone's home projects snowball like ours? Ridiculous!

Anyway, I love you all and hope this message at least made one of you laugh! (mom)

Mandy

Wedding Celebration!

I would like to share with my family that I will be getting married to John VanBennekom on May 22nd at Heritage United Methodist Church. We will be having a reception following. I am happy and excited to have found such love for a second time in my life.

Randy Shepard Memorial Music Celebration

The date this year is Saturday April 10th. It will again be at the Sportsman's Club, Elm Street, Newaygo. They have been very good and benevolent to us so we will use them again! There will be food, music and fellowship with family and friends. Please mark on your calendar and see you there!

Christmas Get Together

Christmas greetings To ALL
We are planning a Shepard family Christmas party on Tuesday Dec. 22 !
Hope you can be there............. where????? Fountain View of Grant
We want to celebrate with Grandma Shepard
Right now she's doing well, but who knows if we'll get another Christmas together.
Lets just enjoy the family at this special time of year.
Time: 6:00 to about 9:00 or until they kick us out!
Just bring yourselves, and any snack you wish to share.
Please pass the word to all your kids, or parents if you get this.
Peace Love and Joy to all. Marcia

The Newest Family Member

Alan and Gina are proud to announce the birth of their granddaughter Evelyn Ann Mooney.
She was born today at 1:58 pm, 7lbs 6oz, 19 1/2 inches tall. Brynn and Evelyn are both doing great.

Sad News...

Please keep Kris and Andrew in your thoughts and prayers as their grandfather, George French passed away on Friday, November 27th.

A funeral mass will take place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 2 at St. Paul's Campus Parish in Big Rapids with Father Lam T. Le officiating. There will be military honors under the auspices of American Legion Post #98 Firing Squad. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. The family will also greet friends one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. A luncheon will follow afterwards at the Eagles Club at 18361 16 Mile Rd. in Big Rapids. In lieu of flowers the family would like memorial contributions to be made to St. Paul's Campus Parish or the humane society of one's choice in George's name. Online condolences may be made at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com

A beautiful notice was printed in the Grand Rapids Press today and can be found at the below link:

http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=george-french&pid=136612149

PURSE PARTY!!!

Purse Party at my house on Saturday, December 5. It's an openhouse from noon to 2 p.m. with over 100 purses to choose from, scarves, sunglasses, wallets, clutches, etc. etc... I decided to have a party of my own after going to one and had about 3 purses on my arm that I couldn't choose from and then got to the 'accessories' table! It's a good chance to do some holiday shopping as well~ for yourself :) or a sister, mother, boss, friend, etc. Anyone is welcome~ bring a friend, co-worker and espically the family! It's been so long since I've seen all of you~ hope all is well!

616-885-2082
1011 East 120th St.
Grant, MI 49337

Happy Thanksgiving!