Somewhere, In North Dakota...

It's always good to recognize the accomplishments of our loved ones. The new year brings a new home for Cooley Cousin Maria and her family. North Dakota (norfdaKOLDah) is where this Cooley has settled. That's several states and many miles away from the small town of Coaling, Alabama; where Great-Great-Great Grandparents Lacy and Aggie Cooley established their home and raised their children.

The purchase of a home makes it official; these Cooleys are norfdaKOLDahns!!!

Congratulations, Maria and Ted on your new home.

Happy Birthday, Dominick

Dominick Joseph was born eleven years ago today. Where does this young man fit in our Cooley line-up? He's the great-great-great-great grandson of Lacy and Aggie Cooley; the great-great-great grandson of George and Mary Cooley; the great-great grandson of Edward and Ethyl Cooley and the great grandson of Eugene "Eckie Bud" and Helen Cooley.

Dominick and his cousin Cheryl (the UNRULEY one) share a common interest, music. He is taking lessons and playing the cello. His grandma Lucy says he's, "the next Yo-Yo Ma." Quite an accomplishment for the young hockey player. Whether it's music, sports or cars, Dominick puts his all into whatever interests him.


His parents Maria and Tom are quite proud of their son, today and everyday. When we visited Des Moines a few years back for the family reunion, "Dom" was doing what so many of us have done in the past, "taking a ride" with Grandpa Larry. It's nice to know that family tradition continues.

Happy Birthday, DOMINATOR - or as I like to call him, DOMINATION!