Monday, November 26, 2012

Christmas Tree Pictures

Thank you everyone who gave us pictures for our family Christmas tree that will be displayed at the Festival of Trees.

Pictures to come - be on the lookout!

Holiday Express

Matt and I came out for Thanksgiving with mom this year.  We celebrated Thanksgiving with some real good food and people, and then that night we put up the Christmas tree and celebrated Christmas Eve.  (thus the name "holiday express")  Friday morning was Christmas day and we opened presents in the morning.

It was really nice to visit with family this holiday season.  Here is our family Christmas pajama picture 2012.  HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!


Joe, Rebecca, Steve, Matt, and Jenn


Sunday, September 23, 2012

Some family time in Utah

Matt graduated (and passed his N-CLEX) and is now a registered and licensed nurse.  We had some family time to celebrate :)













Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Review of what I will call Casey's Week

(written by Jenn)

One week ago Casey was flown to the University of Utah hospital on life support. I spent the night at the hospital with my Aunt Nean. It was really hard for me to see Casey like that. They had him restrained because he would fight the nurses and crew. I told him that I loved him and that if he didn't get better I would kick his A$$. Matt went home to sleep (he had to work the next day).

We took over a corner of the SICU waiting room. I mean literally took it over. He had pillows and blankets and overnight bags and food. I did my best to keep it clean. We met some really nice people and wish them all the very best of luck!

Emily (Casey's sister) and my mom drove up from Las Vegas Wednesday morning. Casey was still in a medically induced coma, and they were still treating the pneumonia. Although you couldn't quite tell, he was actually progressing. We stayed at the hospital all day.

Casey started to wake up on Thursday afternoon. We were able to talk to him, but all he could do was nod his head and squeeze our hand. He tried his hardest to spell out words. He tore out his feeding tube. They had to restrain him more. We stayed at the hospital all day.

Friday he was able to get his breathing tube out. He started talking. We stayed at the hospital all day. We brought card games to play with.

Saturday, my brother Steve flew in. Ali (Casey's sister) and her family drove up from Las Vegas. He was able to be transferred to the CVMU. They allowed all of us to be in his room with him. He could walk, but was very unsteady. We stayed at the hospital all day. By this time all of our meals had been from the hospital cafeteria, but for a cafeteria, it does taste pretty good.

Sunday, he was discharged home.

Thank you for your prayers. I know they were heard and answered.

We are all tired, still a little stressed, but are just grateful we still have Casey.

I couldn't take any pictures while Casey was in the SICU. Here are his pictures once he was off all his machines.


My baby girl watching a movie


Madison showing Uncle Casey the picture she colored for him


Madison was behaving really well in the room, but she did get tired


Ali and my mom


Mom showing her support for Team Casey :)


Steve" "My arms are so long"

My mom and Emily


Casey and his girlfriend Rain


Casey walking for the first time in a week


Roger (Casey's dad), Steve, Matt and Randy


Casey still has a 2 Liter fluid restriction


Emily and Steve


Casey's room and DR assignments

Sunday, August 15, 2010

The Stalters Visit the Van Durens


Jenn and Ali on the way to the Alpine Slide in Park City


Ali, Madison and Randy at the Hogle Zoo


Ali, Madison and Jenn


Madison and the Elephants


The Stalters

We had so much fun with them over the weekend in Salt Lake City!

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Labor Day Weekend in Vegas

On Labor Day weekend, Ali, Randy, Madison, Emily, Andrew, Matthew and myself got together at Aunt Neans house. It was a really fun weekend. Here is our weekend in some pictures and a few words.


I put a bra on Madison at Ross. Too cute.


Emily and Andrew playing pool.


Madison snuck a taste of Alis birthday cake.


Very classic us.


All of us together playing The Price is Right.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Stephen (finally) graduated High School

Stephen is now a 2009 graduate of Ward Melville High School.

Congrats!



Now this is a picture for the Butler County Banner!

Stephen's Prom

Steve looked really good for his senior prom.

Stephen's Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Here is a picture of the Maier children at Steve's Court of Honor.

Monday, May 18, 2009









These are a few pics from my WKU Graduation! Miss you all!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Felicia's Graduation

Ok guys, sorry I haven't been able to send invitations or let you know...but after 5 years and much hard work I am finally GRADUATING from WKU with a Bachelors in Agriculture with an emphasis in Animal Science!

Graduation is Sunday May 17th at 5:00pm, I believe ( I know its sad that I don't even know the time to my own graduation!).

Anyway I love all of YALL!

P.S. Bubba (C.W.) is getting some kind of award tonight for his hard work in the chicken business! Now that I know how to work this thing I will let you know what the award is and post pics from that and my Graduation.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Our Weekend in Pictures


Our last morning... We are so proud of this picture.


Aunt Nean, Ali, Madison


Randy, Matthew, Steve


Mom and Aunt Nean raced on the 6 year old bikes. Enough said. We love them.


Madison really enjoyed chocolate!