Sundown Glen February 2018

Family
Focus
Why They Love Living in Katy
“Our family has lived in Katy for over 30 years and we couldn’t imagine
our children growing up in a better city. Katy has the hometown feel of
the both small towns that Patrick and Melissa were born in. Patrick is
originally from Lumberton, Texas and Melissa was born in Hardinsburg,
Kentucky. People in Katy are friendly and always willing to lend a
helping hand to their neighbors. Katy is “country” with all the amenities
of the city and Houston is close enough that if you want to see a major
sporting event, concert, theater, etc., you are able to. We love the
people and pride in Tigerland!”
What They Love to Do
This family most enjoys the local parks
in Katy, feeding ducks and being in
the outdoors. They love to explore the
local businesses in Old Katy, especially
antique and resale shops where hidden
treasures are often found. The Katy
Rice Harvest Festival is one of their most
anticipated events of the year, as well
as the parade and the Katy Rodeo.
Love is in the Air
How They Express It: “Something you will hear many times a day in our home is one person will say
‘Love y’all’ and you will hear all the other family members reply with ‘Love y’all.’ Levi is usually the first
one to prompt this but we all do it when we want to. I think this makes our family unique because we
do remind each other through our love language of what we mean to each other, daily.”
Celebrating Valentine’s Day: The family gets in the spirit of this holiday by enjoying mom’s decorating
in a special part of their home, and indulging in a nice meal together at home or at a restaurant.
They give each other special tokens of their admiration for each other and of course, enjoy creating,
crafting and delivering their Valentines.
What Makes It Tick: They love reminding their family and friends about how much they mean to them,
which is what Valentine’s Day is all about for this tribe. Keeping in mind how much Jesus loves them
and how He asks them to love one another is also an important reflection on this holiday.
Family Roster
Dad: Patrick, Machine Shop
Supervisor (Precision-Hayes,
Sugar Land). Machinist for
over 25 years, learned the
trade in his dad’s machine
shop in Beaumont, TX.
Avid gun collector, enjoys
spending time on the gun
range.
Mom: Melissa, Accounting (Linco
Construction, Katy). Loves crafting,
decorating, traveling and supporting
her boys in all they do. World traveler
and especially fond of Germany and
German culture (spent many summers
with grandparents there). Aspires
to own a farm one day with cows,
chickens lambs and lots of dogs.
Koen: 11 YO boy. Loves to ride his hoverboard,
bike and go-kart. An avid gamer, enjoys building
things on his computer. Member of the National
Junior Honor Society, loves joining various clubs
at his school. Has played soccer with FFPS since
he was four years old, has been a great way for
the family to spend time together cheering him on.
Aspires to be a singer and will be starting music
and voice lessons in 2018!
Levi: 8 YO boy. Enjoys playing outside, on
his computer, and with friends. Greatest past
time is spent building Lego sets. Has also
played soccer with FFPS since he was four
and the family loves cheering him on. Straight
A student, made it to the finals at his school’s
spelling bee this year. Wants to own a farm
with mom one day and help raise all the
animals, family calls him the “animal whisperer.”
Atlas: 3 month old fur
boy (mini schnauzer).
Although he is a
fur baby, he is most
definitely one of the
family – he fills their
hearts with such joy.
We Would OVE to Feature Your Family!
Each month, one family will be chosen from one of our communities. To feature your family, email familyfocus@krenekprinting.com
Gardening Tips
for February
FLOWERS
• Plants to set: Alyssum, Calendula, Canterbury Bells, Carnations, Columbine,
Cornflower, Daisies, Delphinium, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Lobelia, Nicotiana, Pansy,
Petunia, Phlox (Louisiana), Shrimp Plant, Snapdragon, Stock and Verbena.
VEGETABLES
• Plant beets, broccoli (plants), brussel sprouts (plants), cabbage (plants), carrots,
cauliflower (plants), celery, chinese cabbage (plants), chives collards (plants),
endive, kale, lettuce (leaf and head), mustard, onions (plants), parsley, garden peas,
radishes, rutabagas, spinach, tomato (seeds) and turnips.
TREES AND SHRUBS
• Finish all transplanting, get everything in the ground for a good spring spurt
of growth. Transplant balled and burlap, container-grown, bare-root
deciduous evergreen trees, shrubs, roses and vines while still dormant.
• Finish pruning roses. Weed and cultivate lightly all beds.
Replenish mulch as needed.
• Control early spring insects like thrips on glads and aphids on young
tender growth. Spray with Malathion, Diazinon or Orthene.
• At the end of February: peach, apple and pear fruit must be thinned
to insure quality production at harvest.
• Give groundcovers a haircut. They will spread faster.
• Divide daylilies, daisies and other perennials now.
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