Category Archives: Family

Perfect for Halloween

I’m so happy I saved this story my dad told in 1990. It is not one in his handwritten collection. It is perfect to share today, Halloween Eve.

It was Dad’s last visit to our Wisconsin home. The following May Dad passed away.

I hope you enjoy this column and that it encourages you to save some of your family stories.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2023 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

A little bit of a big project

My sons fixed the upper deck railings on my house yesterday.

I did a lot of watching and some fetching when needed.

These two worked so well together. I’m very proud of them. I guess Bob and I did a good job raising them–and their sisters, too.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2023 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

Kitten goes wild for toy

Three of my grandchildren played with my kitten/cats. All had a wonderful time.

Little Spitz would have played with the colorful toy the kids offered him all day. The time came for us to go outside and only then did Spitz stop and take a nap.

Spitz is a whirlwind.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2023 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

A proud moment

On Saturday, May 20, 2023, my grandson, Ethan graduated from UWSP.

His father, my son Rob, handed him his diploma. Rob is the Chief-of-Staff at UWSP and has his doctorate.

Rob and Ethan

I’m so proud of my two boys.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2023 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

Son Rob in a fashion show

I was invited to attend the Women in Business Fashion Show & Luncheon by my son Rob and his wife, Tara, who won Bria Bella & Co in downtown Stevens Point.

I had to wait for this model to appear, as the men in their formal wear were featured at the end.

As a proud mother, I captured him in this video.

Me and Rob
Rob, me, and Tara

When I met people at the event they always said, “Oh you’re Rob’s mom!” I felt honored to be connected to my firstborn.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2023 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved