Three Score and Two

Today is Kristi’s birthday – 32 years old! When Henri and I married, Kristi was 12 and beginning 7th grade. Now, she is married and the mother of two little boys. Things do change in twenty years!

Kristi was born in Fargo, North Dakota and moved to Illinois with her family when she was five years old. Kristi attended elementary, junior high, and high school in Marion followed by classes at John A. Logan College and Lewis and Clark College where she received her dental hygiene degree. Kristi had many friends, participated in school activities, and worked at various jobs during her high school and college years. Part-time employment at Taco Bell (the ice machine incident), Cracker Barrel (getting stiffed), and a local dentist’s office (little pay) possibly provided some incentive to pursue a professional career that would be more lucrative. Currently, Kristi’s days are filled in the roles of wife, mother, and part-time dental hygienist. Her biggest challenge now, however, is trying to keep up with her two sons.

The pictures show Kristi has changed over the years. One of her license plates from years ago was BABY OF 6. She’s no longer a baby, but she still is and will always be the youngest of our six children. Happy 32nd Birthday, Kristi. We hope you have a great day and a wonderful year. Love from Henri and Ginger.