Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Anniversary

Today marks Matt & Casey's third year anniversary. Five years ago Matt proposed to the love of his life, Casey Hepp! Casey said yes to his proposal! He married the love of his life October 30, 2010, built a home for his wife and had a beautiful son, Myles! Matt knew he was having a son before he died and he helped name him! Since Matt has passed I believe he is here all around us! In many different ways different people in our family have felt him near! A few months had passed by since Matt had died. I finally felt like trying to go through the box of pictures and stuff we had taken to the funeral home that night. I sat down and found a beautiful poem my sister had frame for the funeral home. On the frame was a small blue dragonfly. A few days later I was walking in our garage and heading into the house. All of a sudden a blue dragonfly was buzzing in my ear and landed on my shoulder. I thought, "that darn dragonfly was trying to get in the house with me!" Then for some reason I thought of the poem my sister, Shelly frame about love ones and death. I know it is silly but I thought this is Matt being with me and wanting to go in the house with me!. I felt a sudden calming feeling that Matt was around me! The next time I had an encounter with a blue dragonfly was up north with my family. We were out swimming in the lake and a small blue dragonfly was constantly landing me or one of my sisters. Again I felt a calming feeling and knew Matt came to spend time with the family!! The next encounter with a blue dragonfly was at Jenny's wedding! It was a beautiful day at Watertown park on the island. Jenny married the love of her life! It was a perfect day! I was filled with joy for Jenny and Mike starting their life together. All of a sudden during their vows a blue dragonfly landed on the back train of Jenny's dress and stayed there through their vows! It gave me that same calming feeling that Matt came to Jenny's wedding! The next encounter was outside while playing with Myles on the swing set. He was swinging and having a great time when a blue dragonfly decide to join us and hang around for a while! I truly believe that Matt has been hanging around the family, Casey and Myles! A few times while holding Myles when he was smaller Myles was looking and at me as I held him and talked to him as a baby. Once in a while he would look over my shoulder and be talking with someone else. Myles and I were the only ones home at the time. Just recently I put Myles to bed. He played for a while like he usually does. All of a sudden I was watching on the monitor I heard him say "Hi". Then he babbled for about half hour. I was watching him on the screen. Then all of a sudden he put up his arm and waved and said, "bye bye." I believe that his Daddy came and spent time with him! Matt has "come to other family members too". He was playing cars with cousin, Luke when he was 5 Years old. Aunt Teresee asked him who he was talking to and he said Matt came and played cars with him! On this special day Casey and our family are missing Matt so much! For his short life he has touched and continues to touch so many people! I miss his smile and his hugs!! I am so fortunate to be able to watch Myles three days a week! He has his dad's handsome looks and lots of his mannerisms! Matt we love you and miss you so much!! We will NEVER forget you! You are always in our hearts! I think of you every day! Many, Many, Many times a day you are on my mind! Death might end a life but not a relationship!
We LOVE You, Matthew Allen Krueger!!!

Monday, September 30, 2013

Growing so Fast!

It is amazing how fast children grow!  Myles has been saying a lot of words.  Mam ma, for Grandma.  He trys  to say Jennnne for  Aunt Jenny!  He walks around the house calling the dog, Annie.  Casey says even at her house he is calling Annie! 

Here are a few more pictures of Myles!

Myles and Zane are both really good eaters until they both
decide it is fun to feed the dog!!

Grandma Kitty went down the steps to pick up a toy that some
threw down!  Look at the three innocent little faces! 
Wonder who has the good arm?  LOL
Zane, Myles or Gavin

Gavin just loves driving the gator around.  This time Myles
and Zane wanted a ride.  Look who jumped in the gator
for a ride too, Benny our cat!!

Gavin was taking Myles and Zane to see the chickens!
All the kids like the chickens!!

Myles enjoying playing in the water!

Myles couldn't take it and had to climb in and play!
Myles loves the water!  He loves to splash and
get everyone wet too!

Myles learning basketball!   He is wearing his new
loafers! 

Myles is showing all his cousins how to plam a basketball!

Aunt Jenny and Myles playing outside throwing balls
to Annie!

Myles wearing his ducky slippers that
Grandma Jo made him while he is resting
from playing basketball!

Myles did have shorts, socks and shoes on until he started
playing in the water!  Started with splashing until he
finally had to climb in!!!

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Balls, Balls and More Balls!

"So Big"

Myles  has been learning a lot  things!  He is now playing basketball.  He runs and dunks the ball.  He finall  will do so big for me.  Myles is very smart and likes to tease Grandma Kitty!  Uncle Nate was feeding lunch to Myles and Emily and was doing "So Big" with his Uncle!!  Myles also takes care of his sports balls.  He
even goes as far as taking them for a walk!!!LOL....


 Uncle Nate and Myles doing "So Big!"

 Aunt Christine, Cousin Zane, Emily and Grandma went for a walk in Lake Mills on the bike trial by the lakes.  It was such a nice day!

 Myles taking the volley ball for a walk!

Of course we then have to take the little ball for a walk too!


Walking along the bike trail in Lake Mills and having a great walk!!
 


 Myles Playing basketball!  Not he got the idea and he can stuff the ball!!


Matt you would be so proud of your son!  Casey is doing such a great job!  He is happy, smart little guy and he looks a lot like his Daddy!!

I found this picture and a first glance thought this could be Myles.  This is Matt's second Christmas.  He is about 20 months old.  There is some of Matt and Myles!  I am so blessed to be able to be home to watch Myles, Zane, Gavin and Emily!  They are all such charters and they keep Grandma Kitty going!!  I love it!!

Thank you God for such beautiful and wonderful Grand Children!







Sunday, September 1, 2013

Guess who turned one!!

Myles turned one on August 16th!  I can't believe a year has gone by!  Myles is so advance in so many ways. Myles started walking at 9 months old.  The doctor said he hears of kids walking but never sees it.  So Casey set Myles down at his 9 month check up and he walked out the door!  The doctor couldn't
believe it!  

Myles just cut 3 top teeth at the same time.  He now has 5 teeth cut through.  By one he is eating mostly people food and loving it!!  At his 12 month check up Myles was 22 pounds  12 ounces and he was 30 inches long!  He is a growing boy.

Myles loves playing with balls.  He is always saying BA, BA for balls.  He loves saying GrandPA with an 
emphasis on "PA". He says MAMA, Mam ma, and a few more words. Myles loves reading books.  He
started with trying to eat them to loving to be read to. 

Casey had a great birthday party for Myles.  His cake was 3 different balls.  It was basketball, soccer ball and tennis ball.  All the sports that his Dad played!  Here are some pictures of Myles at his birthday party.


Thank God for Myles health and the great year he has had!



Myles smiling for the camera!

This collage of pictures is on a quilt made of Matt's polo shirts he wore.

Isn't he just a cute kid!!



Myles with one of his favorite basketball that has his name on it!


Myles is getting so big so fast.  Amazing how fast they grow that first year.

Myles showing off he is one year old.


What a "Stud" just like his Dad!!!


Myles ball cake and his "smash" cake.
What a smart boy.  He took hold of the cake and just starting eating it!
Myles says, "Mom I love sugar!"
Myles enjoyed his box more than opening presents!  He got so much nice stuff.
Casey with the Birthday boy!
Casey got Myles his own ball pit for his Birthday.  He just loves it!  His cousin Zane also thought the ball pit was a pretty fun time!
Grandma Linda, Cousin Corey and her husband with Myles.
Grandma Kitty and Grandpa Brian with their 3 grandchildren. 

Uncle Nate with the Birthday boy and his cousins.      




Wednesday, July 24, 2013

HIs first hair cut!!

Myles got his first hair cut last night.  Myles and his Uncle Nate decided it was time to cut their hair so they did it together last night.  Nate's friend Stephanie came over and helped them out!!  Myles was not to sure
of the cape he had to wear.  Then when Stephanie started to cut he keep throwing his head back to see
who was touching him!! Finally we had to resort to calling the dog, Annie.  We gave Myles the ball and he
would throw it to the dog over and over so he would sit still for his hair cut.  Then Uncle Nate tried to bring
up movies on his cell phone for Myles to watch.  He settled down and she got his hair cut.  When she was
done Uncle Nate picked him up and Stephanie saw some touch ups so Myles stood still while Uncle Nate
was holding him!  What a fun time!!

 He is wondering what is going on???

Watching a movie on Uncle Nate's phone

 Look Uncle Nate and Myles got the same hair cut!  Their twins!!! LOL

 Oops, Stephanie found a few stragglers!

Look at this handsome little man!!  He just aged to a toddler!  Way to fast, way to fast!!!!
I pray _______ will humble himself under God’s almighty hand.
You may lift him up in due time.
I pray he will cast all his anxieties on You
because You want what is best for him.
I pray ________ will recognize the temptations
and deceitfulness of the enemy, Satan.
Be self-controlled and alert,
resist the enemy, standing firm in his faith.
Keep him from the immoral behavior of the world
he sees in person, in print, in the media or on the computer.
Lord, I pray _______ will grow up to be a godly man
who loves You and serves You as long as he lives.
In Jesus name.  Amen
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I pray Myles will humble himself under God's almighty hand.
You may lift him up in due time.
I pray he will cst all his anxieties on YOu
because You want what is best for him.
I pray Myles will recognize the temptations
and decitfulness of the enemy, Satan.
Be self-controlled and alert,
resist the enemy, standing firm in his faith.
Keep him from the immoral behavior of the world
he sees in person, in print, in the media or on the computer.
Lord, I pray Myles will grow up to be a godly man
who loves  You and serves You as long as he lives.
In Jesus name. Amen
I pray _______ will humble himself under God’s almighty hand.
You may lift him up in due time.
I pray he will cast all his anxieties on You
because You want what is best for him.
I pray ________ will recognize the temptations
and deceitfulness of the enemy, Satan.
Be self-controlled and alert,
resist the enemy, standing firm in his faith.
Keep him from the immoral behavior of the world
he sees in person, in print, in the media or on the computer.
Lord, I pray _______ will grow up to be a godly man
who loves You and serves You as long as he lives.
In Jesus name.  Amen
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Myles meet Governor Scott Walker

Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 145 into law today (7/15/13) at the Marine Corps League
Aero Park.  Grandma Linda and Uncle Ryan were there to take pictures.   Myles touched the heart of
our Governor and he just had to pick him up!!  Who's heart wouldn't Myles touch!!  He is just to cute!!

 Governor Walker with Myles


 Aunt Jenny with Cousin Zane and Myles
Aunt Jenny babysitting her nephews.  What a handful of cutie's!!

 Grandpa Jerry with Myles and Cousin Colby
Grandpa Jerry with his grandson's at the Marine Corps League Aero Park fundraiser!
All had a great time food, prizes and visiting with all their friends and new friends!

Cousin Brianna and her son Bentley with Casey and Myles and Christine and Zane and Gavin

Cousin Brianna visited from Pennsylvania with her husband and her 6 month old Bentley.  Myles got to play with his cousin's on his Dad's side. This would be the Krueger side.  It is amazing to see all the little ones and see how fast they are growing!!!

Myles is growing leaps and bounds!  It is amazing watching him grow and a lot of his mannerisms and looks that he has acquired like his Dad! We are so proud of Casey and the great job she is doing raising a great son!  We enjoy him immensely every time we get to watch him!! God has blessed this family!
 

Friday, June 28, 2013

Myles and Zane having fun!

Myles and Zane have been getting along great.  Zane is now crawling and pulling himself up at furniture.
Myles can't wait for Zane to walk around with him!!  Myles still has only one tooth. Zane got one tooth
after Myles and he now has four teeth!!

 Myles and Zane happen to wear strips on the same day!  They are twins!! LOL

Here are my three grandsons.  Myles, Gavin and Zane!
They are growing up so fast!!
Myles, cute as a button!  


 His cousin Colby taught him.
 "Oh no!" His first words!

Casey took Myles and his cousin Colby out for a walk!
Look what the fresh air did!  They are fast asleep!!

Children are such a gift from God!  Slow down and spend time with your children because they
grow up so fast!

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Myles is walking!

On May 25, 2013 Myles took 8 steps for me while I was watching him.  On Friday, May 26, 20132 Myles took 20 steps for Aunt Jenny.  Aunt Jenny says if she wasn't
backed into a corner she thought he would have taken more steps. I told Casey when
she brings him next week he will be walking every where!  Boy was I right! 

Myles is walking all over.  He still uses the wall, furniture and people to help him
to get to a standing position.  Then he is off!!! He is into everything.  His cousin
Zane is army crawling every where and trying to keep up with Myles!

At the same time he decides he wants to walk every where he also got his first
tooth!  His cousin Zane is one week behind him.  Zane's first tooth just broke
through today (6/4/13)!  No wonder this grandson's have been a little fussy but really not to bad at all!






Myles enjoying the nice weather!


Grandma Kitty gave Myles a ride on the fire truck!


Myles at Grandma Kitty with 2nd Cousin Emily, Cousin Gavin, Cousin Zane and 2nd cousin Masen. 



Look at Myles go!!  Once he got the hang of it he was off and running!!! :)

Grandchildren are such a joy!  My heart is still hurting but Myles helps it feel a little better.