The McAndrew
family reunion
takes place every two years. The
reunion of 2005 was featured in the Quad City Times.
Information courtesy of Kate's cousins Mary and Greg
Woolever in Ankeny, Iowa.
The Bells come from Cape
Town, South Africa.
The family has British and Afrikaner ancestry, reflecting the
country's intricate and remarkable
history.
The
Fairview Cemetery was a favorite historical marker, and is now
the resting place of Kate's grandfather, Alvin Tiedje. He grew up
in Scott
County, IA where you can still visit the old one-room school,
train depot and church.
AJ's picks always include science or science fiction and this
year his final book report was on his favorite,
War of the Worlds. His favorite poet is
Shel Silverstein.
Jack's choices include
Ghostville Elementary and any books with wolves in them.
Without missing a beat, he'll tell you his favorite author is
Dr. Seuss