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Speechless Sundays - Green Bay Packers win the Super Bowl

Jeff Belonger-The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages  - USDA loans - VA Loans: Loan Officer in Cherry Hill, NJ

Not sure if you all read this post I did before the Super Bowl....

Green Bay Cheese Heads vs the Pittsburgh Pin Heads....

Well, this is what took place during the Super Bowl. As I have stated, I am a die hard Philadelphia Eagles fan, but Green Bay Packers second because of my dad who grew up in Two Rivers, WI. Again, read about it in the first post... Onto the fun pics..

Ava eating dinner

Ava eating dinner with her Green Bay cheerleading outfit on while watching the Super Bowl..

What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial? A Pepsi commerical on in the background. Me personally? The Darth Vader car commercial was awesome... 2nd.. the Doritos commerical with the dog knocking down glass sliding door.

Joey & Ava

Joey & Ava sporting their Packers stuff...Joey with his Cheese Head and Ava with her Packers cheerleading outfit.

Johnny

Who is that Mask Cheese Head....

Johnny

Wait, it was Johnny Cleaver...

Anyhow....

CONGRATULATIONS to...

GREEN BAY PACKERS

Family is important - The Belonger Family Reunion of 2010 - August 14th - Part 1 of 2

Jeff Belonger-The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages  - USDA loans - VA Loans: Loan Officer in Cherry Hill, NJ

The Belonger-Cleaver Van

Every 5 years, my dad's side of the family has a family reunion. My dad came from a family of 8, 6 boys and 2 girls. They were all born and raised in a small town of Two Rivers, WI, population of about 12,500.

Well, this was the year and it was planned around the 1 year anniversary of the death of my Uncle Allen, my dad's brother, who was killed in a bicycle accident on July 13th, 2009 at the age of 62.

In any case, we decided to travel by road, since my sister and brother-in-law has 6 kids, 2 of which are twins and were a little over 2 years old at the time. And they thought a plane trip would be overwhelming. So we rented a small van. Imagine 5 adults and 6 kids in that van, including luggage. So we set sail, aka the highway, around 9 pm on 8-12-10. We did this hoping that the kids would sleep most of the way. We made it in about 18 hours, a normal trip of about 16 hours.

Chicago, IL

Here were are, driving by the city of Chicago, at around 11:15 am EST. I didn't set my clock back as of yet. I actually posted this on facebook and people were telling me to blow our horn as we drove by. lol Even found out that some people that I knew back east actually were born or lived in Wisconsin, after I had posted this picture or a few others. The power of the internet. Instant information.

sunrise at beach house on Lake Michigan

We had rented a lovely beach house right on Lake Michigan. Here is my first morning, 8-13-10, looking out my bedroom porch. It just kind of makes you want to get lost in nothing, peaceful, forgetting about your worries.

The Belonger Reunion - 8-14-10

Grandma Belonger's log cabin in Two Rivers, WI

(I forgot to take a picture of the tents in front of the log cabin-home. Some people slept outside, since this is only a 2 bedroom)

A few of my dad's brothers had helped build this home. They actually had a small saw mill to the left.

It's eating time...

Belonger reunion - eating time - 8-14-10

As you can see, we had a good spread. Hot dogs, hamburgers, beans, salads, potato salad, and much more. But no brats.. and we were in the Midwest. If you have never had a brat, they are awesome.

Belonger reunion - eating like kings

We had a bout 45 to 50 people eating at one point. Aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, nieces, nephews, siblings.. it was a good time had by all...

It's fun time

Croquet

As you can see, there is one of the tents in the background. But some just enjoying themselves while playing croquet.

It's time for the family picture

Belonger family reunion family picture

There were a few missing here and there. Kind of hard to be 100% organized. My one cousin didn't even know that we were taking a picture and was inside watching t.v. (can you find me?)

Imediate family of the Belongers

The immediate Belonger family. My grandfather had passed away in 1990. And filling in for my Uncle Allen, was his son and my cousin, Philip Belonger.

(Back - Chris, Brian, Warren, my dad, Ann, Paul... 3 in front - Linda, Grandma, Philip)

Back to the Beach House & activities

beach house

My nephew Johnny heading to the beach. The little one in red, my nephew Joey. For most of the week, we had great weather. This was the only day that there were clouds.

kids on the beach - Joey & Ava

Shooting their Uncle Jeff with squirt guns.

(Ava & Joey)

bone fire & roasting marshmallows

(Andrew, Johnny, Alisha, & Katerina)

We spent a whole week there. Here we were roasting marshmallows and making smores. Ever have one? Yummy...

fishing

Took the kids fishing 1 day. 5 minutes into fishing, "hey, are there fish in here? We haven't caught anything.. how much longer." LOL My dad actually grew up right off this waterway. The old house was just torn down to build a boat museum.

kids with grandpa Belonger's wood carving

My grandfather painted and did carvings on the side as both a hobby and for side income. It's hard to see, but that is one of his carvings at the fishing village in Two River's, WI.

Grandpa & Joey

Grandpa (my dad) and my nephew Joey... just hanging by the fire pit one night.

treasure maps

The day before we left, Uncle Jeff was asked to put together a treasure hunt. I actually worked on maps for each kid. I broke it up into 2 different parts, making sure that all the kids would not cross paths, so it took some thinking in the beginning. Each kid had an actual treasure... some candy and a coupon for ice cream. There was fun had by all..

Part 2 - We still had another stop, my mom's side of the family. A small quick family reunion with her sisters & families.

426 Norwood, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Investment properties for sale in Manitowoc County (Francis Creek)

Tom Braatz,Waukesha County Realtor Real  Estate agent,Waukesha Cty WI Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Oconomowoc, WI
Tom Braatz | Re/Max | tom@tombraatz.com | 262-377-1459
426 Norwood, Francis Creek, WI
Francis Creek.Great opportunity to own this 4-unit building, the 4-unit at 424 Norwood can be purchased as well. next door. Great location next to Vi
2BR/1BA Multi-Family, 4 units
offered at $159,000
Year Built 1978
Sq Footage 3,000
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial
Floors 2
Parking 4+ Uncovered spaces
Lot Size 12,350 sqft
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Great opportunity to own this 4-unit building, along with the 4-unit next door that is also for sale. Great location next to Village Park. Ample parking, all appliances included, including coin operated washer and dryer which provides extra income.

see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central heat - High/Vaulted ceiling - Living room
- Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven - Laundry area - inside - Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Laundry on-site


OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Large lot, abuts Village park
- Amazing opportunity to own quality that appreciates

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


426 Norwood

Photo 1
Contact info:
Tom Braatz
Re/Max
262-377-1459
For sale by agent/broker

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Wisconsin Commercial and Investment real estate for sale: 424 Norwood, Manitowoc area.

Tom Braatz,Waukesha County Realtor Real  Estate agent,Waukesha Cty WI Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Oconomowoc, WI
Tom Braatz | Re/Max | tom@tombraatz.com | 262-377-1459
424 Norwood, Francis Creek, WI
Immaculate four family built 1995 located near Manitowoc Wisconsin In Francis Creek. Adjacent Property 426 Norwood also for sale.
2BR/1BA Multi-Family, 4 units
offered at $169,000
Year Built 1995
Sq Footage 3,000
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial
Floors Unspecified
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size 12,800 sqft
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Great opportunity to own this 4-unit building, along with the 4-unit next door. Great location next to Village Park. Ample parking, all appliances included, including coin operated washer and dryer which provides extra income. This property can be sold in conjunction with 426 Norwood Dr.

see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Living room
- Dining room - Breakfast nook - Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven - Laundry area - inside - Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Guest parking - Laundry on-site


OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Low Maintenance Exterior, adjacent to French park
- Like new and a must see for a mint property priced super well.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


Front View

Photo 1
Contact info:
Tom Braatz
Re/Max
262-377-1459
For sale by agent/broker

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Posted: Feb 10, 2010, 6:31am PST

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426 Norwood. Manitowoc area 4 Family, Francis Creek, WI. $157,900

Tom Braatz,Waukesha County Realtor Real  Estate agent,Waukesha Cty WI Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Oconomowoc, WI
Tom Braatz | Re/Max | tom@tombraatz.com | 262-377-1459
426 Norwood, Francis Creek, WI
Francis Creek.Great opportunity to own this 4-unit building, along with the 4-unit next door. Great location next to Village Park
2BR/1BA Multi-Family, 4 units
offered at $157,900
Year Built 1978
Sq Footage 3,000
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial
Floors 2
Parking 4+ Uncovered spaces
Lot Size 12,350 sqft
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Great opportunity to own this 4-unit building, along with the 4-unit next door. Great location next to Village Park. Ample parking, all appliances included, including coin operated washer and dryer which provides extra income. This property is being sold in conjunction with 424 Norwood Dr.

see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat Breakfast nook Dishwasher
Refrigerator Stove/Oven Laundry area - inside
Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Laundry on-site


OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Large lot, abuts Village park

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


426 Norwood
Contact info:
Tom Braatz
Re/Max
262-377-1459
For sale by agent/broker

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Posted: Jun 23, 2009, 9:28am PDT