Valarie is home schooled. She likes math and art; she dances Ballet Folorico, and just started piano lessons. Valarie has miniature donkey named Crisco. She plans to travel to Nebraska and Iowa for the Grandparents Day awards.

Marvin and Murillla Giittinger, married 52 years, they have 6 children, and 29 grandchildren. The grandparents impart a strong sense of faith and family to their grandchildren.

Lyle and Linda Andresen are Married 43 years and live in Glenwood, Iowa. They have 3 children, and 8 grandchildren. Retired elementary school cook. “Even if you live far away, you can still keep in touch. Our love is enduring and never more than a love letter or phone call away.”