Lynn Torola's family, visiting wally in No. Dakota.  They were visiting the Larson's, Megan sent me this picture.

Kids playing at Houghton church

Roger Pietila, Dave Pennala, Jon Daavettila, Ron Pietila at Houghton church

Pauline Heinonen and son Doug at Houghton church

bunch of girls having fun at houghton church

Darlene and Margie Helminen giving Dingo a wash in LacLaBelle

My grandson (leah's son) Benjamin Anderson with wife and kids.  After 3 girls, they are thrilled to have a boy...Carter Phillip.  Taken at the baptism in Zion church.

At services in Morjav, Sweden, in July...2012..CLICK TO MAKE LARGER

Jeff Pietila and Wally Torola, visited Julie (Eric) Haataja in No. Dakota in the spring

 No. Dakota gang...back row, Aaron Larson, Levi Hendrickson, George Johnson

Front:  Norm Harmala, Walt Torola, Jeff Pietila

Martin Helminen in Sitka, Alaska...went on a charter...He's on the right, lookin' like he's having a very good time!
Fish caught today, just got the pic~

Bunch of cuties at Fulton St. John's services

Marne & Dean's kids at Fulton church

Joe Eskola & son at Fulton church

Keith Lassila & Frank Anderson and kids at Fulton church

someone sent me this pic. of Pete and Ray Wuollet from  Mpls.  This was at St. John's services many years ago

Wes, Abby, Dick (Sir Richard) & Lynn Woodford at the Casita after morning services at St. John's, 2012

My sister Cookie (Gloria) and her husband Butch (Ernie) Harju

On grandparents day in Calumet, we had to write 3 words that have meaning...these were my 3 words.  With me is Rosemary and Janie Torola (Carl's and Dave's girls)

My cousin Beatrice Bekkala's son, Bruce with daughters  Marja & Kiirsti

Group of girls at 2012 St. John's services, Calumet

Katie & Richard Pennala

Loren Kangas' son James...The EYES have it!!!

Paul Halonen & Junas Johansson from Sweden

Uncle Wes Kangas, Grace and Robert Tormanen

Carter Philip Anderson, my 18th gr/grandchild
Son of Leah's son, Benjamin and Keeshena of Zion

Carter, a little older with a smile

Wow, they sure made progress in 3 days!!!  Runeberg Church, Menahga
They will connect the bldgs., keep the sanctuary for now, use the new part for the dining room..

Runeberg church progress

another picture of the church from Stan's paraglider trip

The following pics. were sent by Davin Torola, who is married to Kathryn from Menahga.  (They live in Zion, Davin is Allan's son)   This is construction on the Runeberg, Minn. church.   These pics. were work all done yesterday.  Shingles go on today.
How's that for a day's job?  How excited the congregation is!

UNCLE WES E. KANGAS WILL BE 91 YEARS OLD FRIDAY....YOU WOULD MAKE HIS DAY IF YOU WANT TO SEND HIM A CARD.  HIS ADDRESS IS;

401 MONTEZUMA AVE.,  APT. 506 HOUGHTON...49931

OR SEND IT TO ME SO WE CAN GIVE THE CARD TO HIM AT HIS PARTY.

MY ADD:  2 PARK AVE., APT. 26, CALUMET, MI  49913

ELLEN

Bradly Eli, my greatgrandson, parents Randy & Janina Hyrkas
He was born July 1

Auntie Cookie (My sister, Gloria Harju) has started fishing, even knows how to clean and fillet!  Wow!
I am so impressed!

Don Pennala and Len Hill.  (Ok, G.H. what do you have to say about THAT?)

Jerry and Amy Anderson recently married in Calumet Church.
Amy's parents are Chest & Pam Aho
Jerry's parents are Norma & Don Anderson

Elizabeth & Drew Hillstrom recent wedding.
Elizabeth's parents are Naomi & Eric Leukema
Drew's parents are Steve & Sara Hillstrom

HEY...I HAVE MOVED UPSTAIRS IN THE SAME APT. COMPLEX.  MY APT. NO. IS 26, SAME ADDRESS.  I ONLY HAVE A CELL PHONE.  THIS WILL BE LISTED IN THE NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY COMING SOON.

Because of my move, my internet was re-installed, and working tonight.  so that's why no new stuff on my blog.

Corinna

Andrea and Loren Haverinen of Menahga have a one week old baby girl.
Corinna Mary Ann was born on June 27. She is a well-behaved baby and is being loved by her two older brothers.

 

 

with Darryl

with Rodney

PLEASE SEND ME WEDDING PICTURES OF BRIDE AND GROOM THRUOUT THE SUMMER, OK?  E-MAIL THEM TO ME AT torola@sbcglobal.net.  MANY THANKS!