Joye Criss:  

Life My second married name is Joye Criss. My husband Stan and I have been married 19 years. We have lived in his hometown of Pine City, NY since 1989, and are preparing to move back to Calif. in just a couple of short weeks from the date of this writing. Between the 2 of us we have 4 children and 3 grandkids. My 2 kids from my first marraige to Jim Smolin are Jeremy age 30 and Janay age 25. Janay has 2 children. Jaylun age 6 and Jay-Cee age 4. Stan' children from his first marriage is Chuck age 35 and Michael age 30. Stan and I met many years ago in Port Hueneme, Calif when Jeremy and Michael played in Little League together. We have experienced many ups and downs just like most people, and blending 2 families was one of our greatest accomplishments. Chuck, who lives in Alaska (his mother's native land) has a 3 year old son Stanley, whom Chuck is raising as a single parent. Fortanately they have been able to visit us here in NY, so we have gotten to see and know our youngest grandchild. The other 2 grandchildren, Jaylun and Jay-Cee lived here in NY up until just last year. They now live back in Port Hueneme, Calif, although miss NY very, very much. The type of living is quite different, as the boys were raised in the country. A creek runs beside our house on 1 acre of land. We don't lock our doors, enjoy bon-fires at night, swimming in our pool, 4-wheel riding, and much more. Janay and boys are now living in an apartment with Janay's father, Jim Smolin. They can't ride their bikes inside the complex, although live right by the beach. After so many years here, it will be a big change for us as well, in moving back to Calif....Expand for more