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Shellie
After several years as the Administrator of a busy False Alarm Reduction Unit for a county Sheriff's Office, I am going on to my next adventure--law school. I will share my struggles and triumphs over the next three years. To make things even more interesting, I am going to a law school 500 miles  away from home and will be living in the dorm. Wish me luck!

Hubster
A retired military officer who stays busy with work, but even busier training for triathlons and marathons. He successfully completed his first full Ironman before his 50th birthday. While training for his second Ironman, he qualified for the national triathlon championships for his age group.

Eldest
Our first child who is forging his way in the world.

Youngest 
Our champion fencer who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 14.

A. E. Ferret
Sadly, A. E. has left us after a valiant fight. We miss him every day!

Bella (named for Bela Lugosi, the actor who played Dracula)
Ferret with panda coloring who joined our family on February 24, 2017. 

 Count Chocula
Ferret with black mitt coloring who joined our family on February 24, 2017.



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