Eric Hooiman to raise CJ?

Have a blast Craig/Carrie and company.... be safe and PLEASE come back; I know how it is, Eric is going challenge me to a game of ping pong and CJ will be the prize....

Christmas Time Is Finally Here

This year for Christmas we gave our children just a few small gifts. The big present was a February cruise to Mexico.
 We leave today and get on the ship monday morning for 4 days. If anything happens to us.....Eric Hooiman gets to raise CJ.

Since Carrie and I got Scuba certified, we are looking forward to getting in the ocean and actually breathing underwater.

SUELLYN!!!!

Do not listen too Toddy G!

I guess if you refer to Suellyn as a female problem...NO FRIED RICE FOR YOU!!

Zapster has never blogged before

Hey ya'll! Just testing this out. Here's your first southerner to blog on here. Everyone's pictures look great. It looks like Uncle Rocco has turned this into a family/ baseball blog. I don't really have a team, is that bad? I guess I like the Yankees because my dad does?

Basketball Wednesday

Every Wednesday night a bunch of us get together and play Basketball.
Myself, Robbie and Jared Vogelsberg, Mike Pulley (Cindi Smith's hubby) Danny Wilson
(Heather Vogelsberg's Husband, John Kruger, Chris Kruger, and CJ. Tonite we play in Pleasant Grove at 9PM. Rob Vogelsberg (hand) Bill Degroot (Back) Todd Gandolph (Female Problems) are all on injured reserve. Still waiting for the agents of Billy DeGroot, Brian Vogelsberg, and Mike DeGroot to answer their phones.

The Pepin/Hooiman's "what do they look like and where are they" update continues....

Our boys have all grown up to be handsome, successful men. Son-in-laws have joined our family tree and we couldn't be more pleased with whom our daughters selected. With marriage comes more family, :O) and our grandsons make our hearts smile. (Missing from this photo is Jodi's husband Jason who was unable to cruise with us last December when this photo was snapped.)

Our daughters couldn't be more beautiful (both inside and out.) Our sons choices for brides were certainly the "cream of the crop!" We love and adore them as our own. Granddaughters continue to be the apple of our eyes and the cherry on our cake! :O) (Missing is Dirk's bride of seven months, Jessica. She completes our children's selections for mates and what a beautiful "note" to end on.) We can only assume more grandchildren will be coming in the future, so that will be an open book for now. Catch you up with more of the Pepin/Hooiman's "who and what's been happening" in the very near future....

Gandolph traded to Elko (again)

For the second time in 3 years CJ Gandolph (Pictured here in 2006)  has been traded to Elko NV. Gandolph who in 2007 was traded from the Springville Red Devils to the Elko Indians, is leaving Springville once again. This time he will team up with all-star brothers Dirk and Eric Hooiman. They will be teaching him how to repair and install fire sprinkler systems and equipment in the local mines. Gandolph whose Grandfather Thomas once played for Elko, reported to Nevada this past Sunday.

Vogie Clan

Only 23 day's until Spring Training.

I know Billy DeGroot is an Angels fan.

Lauren Pepin Is a Braves fan

Mike deGroot goes for the Mariners.

Uncle Rob is an LA Dodger fan.

Uncle Jeremy is a Red Sox fan.

Papa, Uncle Tom, Trey,Aunt Sheryl,Uncle Todd, Jaron,Ryan, are all Yankee fans

Nanny, Uncle Craig,Uncle Scott,CJ,Chaz,Scotti,Robbie,Brian,Jared are Mets Fans.

Grandma G is a Brooklyn Dodger fan.

Who does everyone else root for?

What is your world gonna look like?

De Groots' en masse

Here's the latest full-family picture we have. It was taken at Michael and Trisha's wedding last May. With Erin expecting her 4th child (a girl - Peyton Bre - due to arrive April 15th), we'll have to get everyone together this summer for an updated shot!

De Groot Happenings

"Grandma" spent last weekend in Michigan, celebrating Bailey's 4th birthday. LOVE my time there. It's always hard to leave. Bailey put in well in a phone conversation today. "Sometimes I don't like when you come because you always have to leave me. I don't like it when you go. It makes me cry!" Well, Bailey, it makes me cry too. :0(

Pepin/Hooiman

It happened 14 years ago. The journey has had its ups and downs but to date we are all smiling. Our journey will be updated for your viewing pleasure. See who is who and where we all are today....

Sunday Game Night

Saturday was Callies 19th birthday. After celebrating with family on saturday we did it again last night. Each month we pick certain sunday evenings and have "card night". I know other families do the same. My kids love getting together. For all of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, this is what the term "Krudolph" meant to all of us. We would go over to the Krugers house, or they would come over to ours. we would eat like kings, play games,talk, and just have a great time.

It's amazing how those memories are just burnt into our brains forever. Last night we invited te McMullins over for dinner and cards. our kids match up so it's a blast. Cards (3-13) turned into 70's karoke night by accident and lets just say it wasn't pretty. What is nice is that whenever we get together, the teenagers want to be home with us, not out with other friends.
Start your own traditions now. You will be so glad you did later.

Today's entree

Richelle (Whitehead) Johnson asked me for a favorite Entree recipe. So here goes...

Red Clam/Scallop sauce over linguini

Ingredients
2   8 ounce cans diced tomatoes. (Hunts select is the best)
1 16 ounce can Tomato sauce
2 small cans tomato paste
2 ounces extra virgin olive oil
2 TBLS butter
1/2 small onion diced small
1 TBLS minced garlic (The wet kind)
1 tsp granulated garlic
2 cans minced clams
8 ounces frozen scallops (raw thaw in warm water and quarter)
1 tsp ground fennell seed
1 tsp granulated onion
1/2 cup grated parmesean
1/8 cup brown sugar
1/8 cup Italian seasoning
salt & pepper to taste

In a frying pan heat oil & butter until butter melts. Add garlic and onion. cook on low heat. (Do not burn garlic) Add diced tomatoes, clams (with juice, do not drain) cook until it starts to boil. Add brown sugar, tomato sauce, granulated garlic, granulated onion, fennell, Italian Seasoning, and thawed scallops. bring to a boil. Add tomato paste. Add water to desired consistency.  You want this sauce to be a little thicker. Add parmesean cheese at the end of the cooking process. Add salt and pepper to desired taste.   Mix well.
Cook linguine pasta, in salted water. drain, (Don't rinse) while hot, mix with a little olive oil.
Place Linguine on plates, pour sauce on top. (Do not mix sauce with pasta before serving) enjoy.

Only 30 day's until pitchers and catchers report...

In the mean time.....

J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets

Italian food recipes...
I have been developing recipes for my new concept Rocco's panini grill. If anyone is interested in some great sauce, entree, or Italian soda recipes let me know. I am having a blast creating this stuff and would love to share. i also have created a Chipotle salsa that will stop you from ever buying salsa in a jar again.

Craig Carrie and kids

For those of you who did not recieve this picture yet, here is our latest family photo. Craig

This one looks more like an album cover

This blog is for everything Gandolph. If you are a Gandolph in any way shape or form..welcome. Send a comment and I will make sure you have access to post pictures, stories, whatever you wish. Welcome everyone...Craig