Once Upon A Time...
Ours Is An Awesome Bunch!!
We definitely LOVE our past genealogy, but for now we'll introduce you to our most recent crew.
Grandma "Gram" Betty
Grandma Betty Rhoades had a part in our start!
In her younger years, back in the 1950s, she shared her talents as a professional dancer. She toured our great U.S. with The Horace Heidt Show. Gram has shared many of her talents throughout the years. including being the first in the hospital to have a healthy natural set of triplets! Yes, this should definitely be considered talent!
In the following years, Gram and Grandpa owned a bookstore that kept them on their toes for over 12 years. Betty is now retired and TRYING to relax when her family ISN'T keeping her busy!
Grandma Midge
Once upon a time, rumor had it, that this woman was the best Mother-In-Law anyone could EVER have.
'Tis SO True! (Curtis's "best" comes from her!)
Grandma Midge Ames discovered her niche in photography and ran with it. She made a name for herself and her reputation for capturing the perfect action photo preceded her. She became a well-known photographer, particularly known in the equestrian communities for covering the cutting horse shows over here on the West Coast. She decided after forty years that it was time to retire! (link below)
Since then, she has traveled some and has ventured into numerous other hobbies.
https://www.quarterhorsenews.com/2018/10/after-4-decades-midge-ames-retires-from-show-photography/
Leanna "Lea" Ames aka- "Mom"
Leanna~ just an ordinary mom, doing "mom stuff". She thinks it's her job to encourage everyone to find their OWN creative side. She is a firm believer that EVERYONE can create and everyone should allow themselves to frequent a pair of rose-colored glasses!
Katelyn Ames aka- "K"
There were 13 grandsons and then along came Katelyn! She was an awesome surprise and that surprise has grown up and is now ready to Graduate High School! She is the "other mother" of her household and surely keeps her family in line. The suggestion, "Don't blink" are wise words, because time flies like a hummer to a blooming hibiscus!
Madelyn Ames aka- "Mads"
This one!! She is the baby. Madelyn has fought for her right to be heard! She is funny, witty and the first to stick up for the "underdog". She is outgoing and independent like her sister. She loves trying new things and exploring new places. Madelyn was definitely meant for her family!
Oh, we have boys too, but that's a whole other chapter! (Introductions Coming Soon!)
Yes, this is one of our males, but not one of the "boys" referred to above. Isn't he adorbs though?!