Midwest Electric

Me and Nicci Zahn on a midwest moms’ beach getaway.

Winnie, Scarlet, and Molly always want to do what the family is doing — Christmas dress-up!

Our granddaughter Samantha in a school play as Mrs. Claus, with her giant candy cane.

Hank Kremer, 5, at Maria Stein Country Fest.

My mother, Jan Broering, is my favorite pie maker! The last couple of years, she has provided the pies on “Pi Day” at Marion Local High School. (My favorite is her raspberry cherry pie.)

My children, Mackenz

My grandson, Jake Harling, and his superdog, Chloe!

Our proud Brownie Scout, Elise, age 8.

My 10-year-old son, William, took this photo of a cicada emerging from its exoskeleton. He was fascinated by the stages of a bug's life.