Well, I remember this as well. I recall going into my mom's room. She was still in bed. And, we met Antonia for the first time. The room was setup so that the mother could open a drawer (that opened into the maternity ward with all the babies in their cribs) and lo and behold, there was Antonia! I always recalled the "baby drawer" at the Kaise...
Alyssa Kies
Alyssa Kies
Alyssa Kies
Nikki Kies
I remember Momma going to the hospital to have Antonia. It was such a huge event. Michael and I were dropped off in our old neighborhood (we had recently moved) and we stayed with family friends. I think it was a couple days before we got to go see Momma and Antonia at the Kaiser facility in Harbor City. As I remember it, we didn't even get to g...
Madaline Bolanos
Madaline Bolanos
Madaline Bolanos
Madaline Bolanos
Madaline Bolanos
Today I had a strong day at the gym. Gary our gym teacher has been playing the usual 80's music that we loved to workout to. You were the best and strongest workout partner I have ever had or will have. I remember the first day of working out at the gym. LOL! We were so weak. :) I looked over at you, and you almost threw up and kept yawning. But w...
Madaline Bolanos
Madaline Bolanos
Nikki Kies
Madaline Bolanos
Madaline Bolanos
Madaline Bolanos
Madaline Bolanos
Madaline Bolanos
To see Antonia was like seeing one of my girls that I hadn't seen for a few days. Even if it had been months since she had visited Michael and Nikk it was like it was last week. I just cooked her a birthday dinner at our house since she was here helping Nikki pack up for their move to Virginia. She came in just like my other girls with a big smi...
She was unique and someone who always gave the best advice....smiled when she saw you. I was blessed to have lived with her-----A life taken far too soon, but someone that will always be remembered.
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Nikki Kies
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Join MemoriesCelebrating the memory of Antonia Jeanne Kies. A beautiful mother to one, sister to many, and friend to all.<br><br>A celebration of life will be held on October 4, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. at St. Joseph's High School: 5825 North Woodruff Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713. <br><br>Please RSVP here: http://evite.me/f1Zg6spYGU
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