The Orr Family

Jacob

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MARY

Mary will be 18 in February! She is a senior. She is a joy and a blessing. Her passion is art. She participated in an "Art Olympiad" this year and took home a number of awards, including a state 1st place in one section and a regional 1st place in another section. She is planning to attend Brigham Young University- Idaho after graduation. Her desire is to be an elementary teacher with training in special ed. That is a perfect goal for Mary, who is so loving and nurturing. Like Jacob, she too has a very healthy sense of humor. Sometimes I feel like I am living in a comic skit!

Mary Catherine

Beautiful!

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ELIZABETH

Elizabeth and Andy were married this year in a beautiful ceremony. Elizabeth taught a number of dance classes this year. She continues to write and perform her own music. She performed in an annual local concert, "BeaverStock" and in a Broadway review singing "All that Jazz" and other show tunes. She was incredible, as always. Andy is in the Army and is being deployed to Guantanamo Bay in January. :( They are blessed with a darling son, Jet. He has bright red hair and crystal blue eyes. Needless to say, he gets LOTS of attention.

Elizabeth and Andy on their happiest day.


Andy, Jet, and Elizabeth

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SAMUEL

Samuel just became engaged to Francesca. They are planning an April wedding. He works for a local credit union and is in charge of their community youth outreach program. Francesca has been accepted to a performing arts college in New York City, so they may be moving there this coming fall. Darn! We'll have to go visit them. :)

Samuel

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ADAM

Adam and Bethany live in Beaver Dam. Adam works for Matt. When the weather is warmer, you will find Adam fishing every day. They have a beautiful daughter, Kylie Jo, born in November. They both never imagined loving their baby as much as they do!

Adam and Kylie

Precious Kylie Jo

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AARON

Aaron, Jamie, and Lucy (2), live just 40 minutes away in Oshkosh where Aaron is attending the University of Wisconsin. He is majoring in computer science. He works for Matt as a programmer. Jamie just finished her degree in Psychology. Her plan is to get her masters degree in public health. Lucy is just darling. She talks and talks now. She delights us all.

Lucy Bella loves her baby dolls and is such a good mommy to them.

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SARAH

Sarah married Kreighton the end of last year. They moved to Ketchikan, Alaska where they lived until... now. They are in the process of moving to Nashville, Tennessee where Kreighton has taken a job as manager of the downtown branch of Wachovia Bank. It will be so wonderful to have them closer. Sarah is busy with her boys, Ethan (6) and Matthew (4). They will be blessed in March with a precious daughter, Lilly!
(OOPS! NEW ULTRASOUND SHOWS A BOY!!! LIAM RICHARD REED)
Sarah and Ethan

Ethan! He is such a bright, fun kid.

Matthew is so sweet and such a character!

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RACHEL

Rachel, Ryan, Ella (6), and Jackson (2) live in Gilbert, Arizona. Ryan is a real estate agent for Richmond American Homes. In her spare time (ha!), Rachel is a photographer. (Many of the portraits on this blog were taken by Rachel.) Her kids keep her hoppin', especially Jack!!

Ella Elizabeth is so sweet, such a little lady, and definitely headed for the theater!

Jack is a scamp! He works hard all day getting into things and "helping" Rachel. He is so much fun!

Rachel and family came to Wisconsin this summer. We had so much fun. This picture was taken in Swan Park, Beaver Dam. (In the background is Sarah's former house.) A special thanks to Rachel who helped me put this blog together.
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