Paul Michael Nordmeyer

Aug 1978-June 2007

Paul was one of my first cousins on my dad's side.

He lived in Arkansas.

He's pictured here with his little boy Michael.

We, as a family, had lost contact for many years after my Uncle Don past away in 91'.

It wasn't until my cousin Penny (thank you) got in touch and opened all of our eyes to the fact that it was just stupid not to be in touch.

So, last October we made the road trip down to Arkansas to see my family. I don't remember the last time I had seen them. It was that long, crazy huh? I was pretty young, maybe 7-9 years old....not sure.

I remember one time when we were little at Grandma and Grandpa's when he and my Aunt Carol and Uncle Don came to visit. We were inseperable partners in crime. I remember even picking up on his southern accent. I thought it was so neat that they talked with a twang.

I will miss him. I wil miss the years that we lost. I will miss not getting to know the man he became.

I will, however, cherish the time we did spend together last fall. The pictures we took, the stories that we shared. I am so glad we made the trip and got to see each other.

Happy 85th Birthday Grandma!

Mike and I headed down to good ole' Tyler, MN (google it people) to visit and celebrate my Grandma's 85th birthday this past weekend.

The weather was frickin' AWESOME. Thank God because the last time we went down there, it rained like crazy. Well the wind is always wiping because it is "the wind capital of the midwest".

We had a few of the close relatives over to here house for lunch, cake, beer and sitting outside watching the Harley bikers ride by. We all had a nice time. We ate way too much food, as we all do when we get together with anybody.

I took Mike around Lake Benton (again, google it) to show him where my grandparent's farm was, the lake, the old hotel...things like that. Then we did the traditional cemetary drive by to pay our respects to the relatives.

I love my Grandma. She is one crazy lady, but in a good way. She has always been a pillar of strength, truth, loyalty, faith and love. She is hardworker who is dedicated to her community, family and friends. She had quite the personality, always kidding around, making fun of herself, "cutting a rug" as one might say.

Anywho....we had a great weekend.

did we forget to mention....

that we are going to be blessed with a NEPHEW in October.....YEAH!!!!
Let the waiting to know the name begin....damn you guys!! :)