Karin and Rob's son Ryan is practicing his Italian cooking skills so can help the Fetter's at the next reunion.

Trip to the San Francisco Bay Area

Vince, Eva, and daughters Karin and Elizabeth, had an enjoyable trip to California. We attended the wedding of our Godson, Matt. Matt is the youngest son of friends of ours whom we met 35 years ago when we were neighbors in the Philadelphia area.


A trip to the Bay Area is not complete without a visit to the "Bridge". As expected, fog was covering some of the view. San Francisco is on the other side of the bridge.








A view of fog shrouded Alcatraz from the northern end of the Goden Gate Bridge.




We managed to do some cost cutting by renting an economy car. While it was fuel efficient, it was also quite exciting driving it on the freeways.



The Godparents



Eva, Karin and Elizabeth




Mt Diablo served as the background view from the main reception area.

My husband Jason and I have been pretty busy these past few months. Jason has returned to college to complete his Bachelors degree in addition to continuing to work full-time as an electrician. He is pursuing an online degree program in the business/management field and hopes to complete sometime next summer. I'm still working as an Intensive Case Manager for the Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission (love my job, believe it or not), and outside of work, I spend a lot of time riding and teaching riding lessons at a barn in Newville, PA. I adopted a 5-year old off-track thoroughbred last fall (Charlie); we've recently been competing in some local horse shows and doing pretty well (see attached photo). When we both find some free time together, Jason and I enjoy going tubing and kayaking with our friends and our dog, Callie.

Unfortunately, with Jason's very busy school schedule, we're cancelling our annual Labor Day party this year, but we hope to have it again next year. We ARE taking a long weekend mini-vacation in October, however, to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary. (Hard to believe it's been 5 years already!)

We hope all is well with everyone and send along our best wishes. Take care and enjoy your summer!

---Corinna

Claire & Tom's granddaughter, Bekah, graduated from high school this past June. Bekah is the daughter of Terry and Tim. During their visit to attend the graduation ceremonies, Claire & Tom also saw Bekah play in the All Star lacross game.

While in high school Bekah was in the marching band for 4 years and was also a 4 year starter on the varsity lacrosse team. In addition, she found time to be a member of the National Honor Society and also earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Doe. (Her Italian heritage is obvious).

She will be leaving sunny Southern California to attend college in Indiana on an academic scholarship. She will also play on the lacrosse team. Since Bekah has never lived in a cold climate she will need to stock up on winter clothes, boots, gloves and all the other stuff us Northeasterners have in our closets.

Since Pauline and Al's family were not able to attend the reunion, the following photo will introduce them to the extended family. This photo was taken in 2005 at Pauline and Al's 50th wedding anniversary celebration in Hilton Head.

From left to right, kneeling is son Joe with his wife Christy standing behind him. Next is Vince's friend, then son Vince. Standing to the right of Pauline and Al is daughter M R, then Tom and Claire. Kneeling on the right is son David with his wife Charlotte standing behind him. (Click on the photo to enlarge it).

Cora Visiting Vince & Eva

Even though it was a few days after Cora's birthday, it still wasn't too late for a get together.

Pauline, Al and Claire brought Cora to Vince and Eva's house for an afternoon visit. The afternoon meal was topped off with artichokes prepared in advance by Claire. They were made according to Mom's recipe and were outstanding.

We reminisced about family, and as always, Cora interjected her wit and humor. Cora also enjoyed viewing the photos from last summer's reunion on the family website.

A future project for Vince is to visit with Cora to scan in her handwritten notes about the family. They would then be posted on the family website for all to see.


Claire and Cora




Pauline and Al




Pauline, Vince, Cora, Al and Eva

Tom & Claire's Family

Tom enjoying a day with Mom & Dad after a swim in their back yard pool. As can be expected, Tom is always smiling.




Son Jeff, and his wife Nicole, along with their daughter Julia having fun at Universal Studios.




Daughter Terry, and husband Tim's daughter, Bekah ready for the prom after kicking butt on the lacrosse field.






Terry and Tim's son Joshua enjoying the beach after taking out 2 bigger dudes on the lacrosse field (apparently it runs in the family).