Marli & Nick

Dear Family,

Hello!

Marli and Nick have decided to live together as a loving couple!!Many of you already know this, -- it deserves more than a passing mention-- it DESERVES

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES!! MAY THEY HAVE MANY LONG AND HAPPY SEASONS TOGETHER!

Nick Malkewicz (mal like sal, ka like duh, wits) was Trale's friend at U of I a few years ago-- graduated at the same time. So- Trale introduced them, but "sparks did not fly" until just last year sometime.
Phil and I met Nick's parents, Phil and Kathy, at Willow. They live in Plainfield, IL; Phil is recently retired after a busy career as a food chemist-- Kathy enjoys work as an accountant in Chicago area.
They have 2 or 3 sons and 2 daughters, Jensene and Melanie. The sisters live with Marli,too.
I meant to say something publicly at the family reunion about the JOY of Marli and Nick together, but somehow did not.

So-- we have been gypped out of a party (wedding) but that may yet happen in a year or 2. Right now they are involved in "building something" (Nick's words)-- so - blessed building to you two!!

CELEBRATE! DANCE TO THE MUSIC!!

Love to all,
Pat and Phil

Bardells all together!

I was so very happy to be able to make it to Willow- our family folk festival tradition- earlier this month! It was great seeing both Miles and Trale (and of course Mom and Dad). My boyfriend, Nick, and I flew up to Illinois on Friday the 13th and were able to spend some time with his parents that evening and sleep at their home in Plainfield. On Saturday we popped in on my Dad at his farmer's market in Rockford and took some time to visit the farm before heading to Willow.
It was a beautiful weekend- great music, perfect weather, good company. We camped out, and had some delicious campfire meals. Nick and I took a walk up to the top of the valley and enjoyed the beautiful view of rolling fields, pastures, and the tiny little tents of Willow campers down below.

This was my first time back to Illinois since moving to Texas and it sure was a great visit! Life is going well down here. I'm on the job hunt again since my summer position ended, and looking forward to moving into a house next month where we will have a little more space. Love to everyone!

Marli

lisa and kids after ice cream