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Today is my little sister's birthday.  So, if you are in Yates Center, make sure and wish her a "Happy Birthday".  She might be turning the big 4-0.  Happy Birthday!

Today is my mom's birthday.  If you are in Yates Center, stop by and wish her a "Happy Birthday." I'm thankful for the support and love you show to me and the rest of our family.  I hope you have a great day!

Today is my dad's birthday.  If you are in Yates Center, go and wish him a "Happy Birthday!" I hope you have a great day celebrating.  Happy Birthday, Dad!

Today is my mom's birthday.  If you are in Yates Center, make sure to stop by and say "Happy Birthday" to her.  I am thankful for all she has done for me over the years.  She is the greatest.  Happy Birthday, Mom!

Today is my Dad's Birthday.  If you are in Yates Center, wish him a "Happy Birthday". I'm thankful for my dad and all he taught me over the years.  Happy Birthday, Dad!

The month of August means birthdays for my parents.  My dad's birthday is August 2nd and my mom's birthday is today.  Happy Birthday!  Below is a picture of my parents with Mackenzie at her 8th Grade Promotion.  Hope you have a good birthday month! And another one from a trip my mom took the oldest granddaughters on.

Today is my little sister's birthday.  If you are from Yates Center and will see her today, wish her a "Happy Birthday!"

Today, I am in Yates Center celebrating my 20th High School Reunion. I can't believe I have been out of high school for that long.  Here is my senior picture from high school:

Here are a few pictures from our time in Yates Center over Thanksgiving:

Wishing you a great Thanksgiving today from the Martin's! We are celebrating in Yates Center with my family today and then with Bethany's family on Saturday night.  I am looking forward to lots of turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and the desserts.  How about you?

Today, begins a brief vacation my family will be taking over the Labor Day weekend. We will be headed to Yates Center to spend the weekend with family. It will be good to see several family members that I have not seen in several months. Enjoy your extra day off of work and make memories with your families. Coming Soon: Information about how to hear and follow the D6 Conference if you are unable to attend.

While Bethany and I were in Atlanta, the kids spent the week in Yates Center. They have been looking forward to this time with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins for weeks. Molly has been asking since the middle of June when she gets to go to grandma's house. The middle girls love seeing their cousins and spending time with them. They had a great time in Yates Center. They went to five different pools while they were there. Also, enjoyed some shopping and basketball practice. They enjoyed eating at Aunt Kay Jean's and attending a baby shower for Allison ( Matile ) Garst . We were told that grandma makes the best macaroni and cheese. I think the kids were ready to be home, but they were glad to have had so much fun and spend "a lot of days" with Mason, Maddie, & Morgan.

I am back in my hometown today. It is time for the annual Yates Center Day's when there are tons of activities on the town square. I remember looking forward to this day every year when I was a kid. There were lots of games, food, and everyone loves a parade. Being in your hometown brings back many memories. This is especially true this year since I will be celebrating my 15 year high school class reunion. I am looking forward to seeing many of my classmates and getting caught up on their lives. My kids' are excited about all of the kids' games and the parade. They think it is pretty cool that their dad will be in the parade. For those not familiar with YC Days, all classes who have been out of school for 5, 10, 15, 20, etc. have reunions and have a float in the parade. Where will I be? I remember thinking about that question in high school. So now, 15 years after graduation could I have imagined that I would be where I am today? Since college, I have lived in t...