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UPDATE FAMILY REUNION 2011
Mon, 14th March, 2011
Hello Family! Hope you are all getting excited as the reunion is only 4 months away! :)
Just a quick update to confirm that the next family reunion will be held JULY 29th to AUGUST 1st 2011 again at Park Lake (Lethbridge, AB). We find that this is the most convienent for out of town and Dutch company so that they can utilize some of our homes.
*We need confirmation of who will be
ATTENDING the reunion by APRIL 30TH (via wdykslag@telus.net)
The costs of the reunion will include as follows:
* 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 suppers
* camping fee
* t-shirt costs (estimated to be ~$10)
We now need everyones orders for t shirts sizes. Your options are:
adult: S, M, L, XL, 2XL
youth: XS, S, M, L
*We would like everyone to submit their t shirt sizes to Willy Dykslag by APRIL 30 via wdykslag@telus.net!!
PLEASE SAVE THIS SITE INTO YOUR FAVORITES AS WE WILL BE UPDATING AND POSTING ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW RE: THE REUNION (as opposed to the mass mail out).
*Feel free to comment or ask questions below!*
Just a quick update to confirm that the next family reunion will be held JULY 29th to AUGUST 1st 2011 again at Park Lake (Lethbridge, AB). We find that this is the most convienent for out of town and Dutch company so that they can utilize some of our homes.
*We need confirmation of who will be
ATTENDING the reunion by APRIL 30TH (via wdykslag@telus.net)
The costs of the reunion will include as follows:
* 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 suppers
* camping fee
* t-shirt costs (estimated to be ~$10)
We now need everyones orders for t shirts sizes. Your options are:
adult: S, M, L, XL, 2XL
youth: XS, S, M, L
*We would like everyone to submit their t shirt sizes to Willy Dykslag by APRIL 30 via wdykslag@telus.net!!
PLEASE SAVE THIS SITE INTO YOUR FAVORITES AS WE WILL BE UPDATING AND POSTING ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW RE: THE REUNION (as opposed to the mass mail out).
*Feel free to comment or ask questions below!*
Christmas Greetings from Jerry and Shirley
Thu, 16th December, 2010
Time seems to go by faster every year. Before you know it, the year is gone and you wonder what you have accomplished. Where did the time go and did I use it wisely!? I certainly hope so! One day we were stupid kids trying to get Julius to pee on the electric fence and the next thing you know we are Grandparents trying to influence our grandkids. (We only teach the good stuff to them.)
This year has seen some changes in our family group. Shirley and I celebrated our 42nd anniversary in November and we are still together. The day after our anniversary Shirley’s wedding ring broke. Is this an omen? I don’t think so! It was just old like we are getting. We still get along with each other.(most of the time.)
Michelle and Chris are still living in Fort St. John BC. They are trying to sell their acreage and move further south into Alberta (Calgary area) where there would be more work opportunities in the oil industry for Chris. Michelle was working for Canada Post in FSJ. She injured her back on the job and is currently on disability leave. Nicholas is in grade 6 and does very well in school. He is practicing to be a teenager and is doing very well at that. According to his Mom, he already knows everything! Natasha is in grade 3 and enjoys going to school. She wants to move to Coaldale so she can see Grandma every day! (We call her Grammas’ little wart)
Kathy and JP (John Paul) are still living in Coaldale. JP works for McCain Foods and has been there for 7 years. He still plays in a band and music is still his main passion in life. Kathy is a stay at home Mom and babysits for Mike and Jen. She helps Shirley with her Avon business and also sells Usbourne books at Home Parties. William is in grade 1 and is learning to adapt. He is autistic and has some difficulties from time to time. He is very entertaining because you just don’t know what he is going to do or say next. Benny is in Pre-school and if you ask him or Logan what they do in school they will say “we just play”.
Mike and Jen are still in Coaldale as well. They both started new jobs this year. Jen is working for a lab in Lethbridge doing various types of analysis on a variety of agricultural products. Mike is working for the Ryder Corporation in Lethbridge and is supervising the repair and maintenance on a fleet of leased highway trucks (about 80 units) for a transport company. (H & R Transport). They are both very busy. Alex is in grade 2 and would rather play “Army” with his friends than go to school. He tolerates school but refuses to sing in class. Logan is in pre – school with Benny and only “plays in school”. I think they must be learning something because they have long discussions about a variety of topics that only they seem to understand!
I feel a little bit sorry for the teachers at Jenny Emery School because there are 4 de Jager kids in the same school at the same time. This has the potential to be a recipe for disaster at any given moment!
Shirley is still selling Avon and has a loyal group of customers and friends. This keeps her quite busy. The grandkids all love her dearly and would all like to move in with us ((her) (Grampa not so much)). Gramma always has candies and is a little bit of a “push-over”. Grampa just yells at them and tells them to go play outside. I am still working although I can retire with a full pension as of November.I still enjoy teaching both automotive and heavy duty students and plan to keep going for a couple of more years. When the vacuum cleaner at home quits working I will think about retiring. We still have our place in Riondel and spend as much time as possible there in the summer.
In closing we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year!
May the Lord bless you and keep you and yours safe and healthy.
Jerry and Shirley
This year has seen some changes in our family group. Shirley and I celebrated our 42nd anniversary in November and we are still together. The day after our anniversary Shirley’s wedding ring broke. Is this an omen? I don’t think so! It was just old like we are getting. We still get along with each other.(most of the time.)
Michelle and Chris are still living in Fort St. John BC. They are trying to sell their acreage and move further south into Alberta (Calgary area) where there would be more work opportunities in the oil industry for Chris. Michelle was working for Canada Post in FSJ. She injured her back on the job and is currently on disability leave. Nicholas is in grade 6 and does very well in school. He is practicing to be a teenager and is doing very well at that. According to his Mom, he already knows everything! Natasha is in grade 3 and enjoys going to school. She wants to move to Coaldale so she can see Grandma every day! (We call her Grammas’ little wart)
Kathy and JP (John Paul) are still living in Coaldale. JP works for McCain Foods and has been there for 7 years. He still plays in a band and music is still his main passion in life. Kathy is a stay at home Mom and babysits for Mike and Jen. She helps Shirley with her Avon business and also sells Usbourne books at Home Parties. William is in grade 1 and is learning to adapt. He is autistic and has some difficulties from time to time. He is very entertaining because you just don’t know what he is going to do or say next. Benny is in Pre-school and if you ask him or Logan what they do in school they will say “we just play”.
Mike and Jen are still in Coaldale as well. They both started new jobs this year. Jen is working for a lab in Lethbridge doing various types of analysis on a variety of agricultural products. Mike is working for the Ryder Corporation in Lethbridge and is supervising the repair and maintenance on a fleet of leased highway trucks (about 80 units) for a transport company. (H & R Transport). They are both very busy. Alex is in grade 2 and would rather play “Army” with his friends than go to school. He tolerates school but refuses to sing in class. Logan is in pre – school with Benny and only “plays in school”. I think they must be learning something because they have long discussions about a variety of topics that only they seem to understand!
I feel a little bit sorry for the teachers at Jenny Emery School because there are 4 de Jager kids in the same school at the same time. This has the potential to be a recipe for disaster at any given moment!
Shirley is still selling Avon and has a loyal group of customers and friends. This keeps her quite busy. The grandkids all love her dearly and would all like to move in with us ((her) (Grampa not so much)). Gramma always has candies and is a little bit of a “push-over”. Grampa just yells at them and tells them to go play outside. I am still working although I can retire with a full pension as of November.I still enjoy teaching both automotive and heavy duty students and plan to keep going for a couple of more years. When the vacuum cleaner at home quits working I will think about retiring. We still have our place in Riondel and spend as much time as possible there in the summer.
In closing we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year!
May the Lord bless you and keep you and yours safe and healthy.
Jerry and Shirley
Griet and Sybe de Vries
Tue, 7th December, 2010
Please join in offering congratulations to Griet and Sybe on their 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY on December 22nd, 2010!!
In fifty years together
You've shared so many things
That's why this very special
Anniversary brings
To you, a wish that love,
Laughter, joy, contentment too
Will be yours to share throughout
The years ahead of you!
♥ Happy Golden Anniversary ♥
LOVE, the deJager family!
In fifty years together
You've shared so many things
That's why this very special
Anniversary brings
To you, a wish that love,
Laughter, joy, contentment too
Will be yours to share throughout
The years ahead of you!
♥ Happy Golden Anniversary ♥
LOVE, the deJager family!
2011 Reunion!
Wed, 8th September, 2010
Hello Family!
Just a quick update to let you know that the next family reunion will be held JULY 29th to AUGUST 1st 2011. We are hoping to hold it again at Park Lake (Lethbridge, AB). We find that that this will be the most convienent for out of town and Dutch company, so that they can utilize some of our homes. The site cannot be verified until January 1st when booking becomes available.
The costs of the reunion will include as follows:
* 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 suppers
* camping fee
* t-shirt costs (different colors)
we will let you know any other additional costs that may come.
PLEASE SAVE THIS SITE INTO YOUR FAVORITES AS WE WILL BE UPDATING AND POSTING ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW RE: THE REUNION (as opposed to the mass mail out).
Just a quick update to let you know that the next family reunion will be held JULY 29th to AUGUST 1st 2011. We are hoping to hold it again at Park Lake (Lethbridge, AB). We find that that this will be the most convienent for out of town and Dutch company, so that they can utilize some of our homes. The site cannot be verified until January 1st when booking becomes available.
The costs of the reunion will include as follows:
* 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 suppers
* camping fee
* t-shirt costs (different colors)
we will let you know any other additional costs that may come.
PLEASE SAVE THIS SITE INTO YOUR FAVORITES AS WE WILL BE UPDATING AND POSTING ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW RE: THE REUNION (as opposed to the mass mail out).
update
Tue, 7th September, 2010
There is now a new blog feature to the website! If you have any comments or idea's, please feel free to share under the "leave comment" section underneath the posts.
Thanks!
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CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY-RELAY FOR LIFE
Tue, 7th September, 2010
UPDATE April, 2010
Some very exciting news to tell you is that we have entered a team into this years Relay for Life event.
Our team captain, Amy Korver, is leading the 'WOODEN SHOES'. We are looking for anyone that's interested to get involved. Your support is greatly appreciated as a participant, sponser or moral supporter!
Check out this site online for more information, and search for a name or our team.
http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFL_AB_Lethbridge_?pg=entry&fr_id=4920
You can take a look at who's on the team, join our team, see the teams progress, and even pledge online.
Event details
June 11, 2010
7 p.m. - 7 a.m.
Victory Church Grounds
Lethbridge, Alberta
Thanks for your support!!
Some very exciting news to tell you is that we have entered a team into this years Relay for Life event.
Our team captain, Amy Korver, is leading the 'WOODEN SHOES'. We are looking for anyone that's interested to get involved. Your support is greatly appreciated as a participant, sponser or moral supporter!
Check out this site online for more information, and search for a name or our team.
http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFL_AB_Lethbridge_?pg=entry&fr_id=4920
You can take a look at who's on the team, join our team, see the teams progress, and even pledge online.
Event details
June 11, 2010
7 p.m. - 7 a.m.
Victory Church Grounds
Lethbridge, Alberta
Thanks for your support!!