Family

The Vik family has a relatively short history in Virginia. They did not move here until 1987.

Cindy and Marty were married on March 4, 1978. Lars was their first-born son. The family was just three people when they moved in 1987. they came so Marty could take a job with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia. He worked for a company in Illinois that wrote custom software and BCBS was one of their customers.

Cindy has held several positions since moving to Midlothian. However, the family has always tried to make do on just Marty's salary. This allowed Cindy to nurture the kids full time. Unfortunately, it required her to turn down some better paying or rewarding jobs in the market place. The most rewarding occupation has been raising the children. Caitlin was born soon after moving. She is the only true Virginian.

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Marty    Cindy    Lars    Caitlin    Rappi    Henry    Charlie  

Marty

  Marty was born in 1957. He is currently employed at Philip Morris USA. Go Back To Top

 

Cindy

It is impolite to tell a lady's age. However, I can say that Cindy married
somebody close to her own age.
Cindy has been many things since marrying Marty. They include mother, worker, church council president and animal lover. It is difficult to put anybody as complex into a single label.
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Lars

 Lars has shown quite a bit of development in the last year
He has grown tall and thin. So much so that he grows weary of basketball questions.  Lars is currently playing soccer for MYSL and studying Tae Kwon Do at Gentle East Martial Arts.
He is a student at Clover Hill High School and is doing very well. He has to work at some classes. Fortunately for his parents, those are the classes he enjoys. Lars is learning the lesson of hard work
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Caitlin

Caitlin wanted me to say two things about her. She loves animals was one. You can see pictures of Rappi and Henry below. They are part of our family also.
But there are lots of things to say about Caitlin. She prefers being called Kate. She has lots of friends at school. She loves horseback riding and talking on the phone.
I am sure she was not happy with her hair in the picture, but Kate never is satisfied. That is what keeps her always looking for something better.
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Rappi

  Rappi is an Alaskan Malamute. If you think she is asking for a biscuit, you are right. That is easy because she is always on the prowl for a handout.
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Henry


  Henry is a Miniature Dachshund. He is the baby of the family in many ways. He puts on a good show if you walk by the front yard, but he really is a chicken.  Lars calls him Dimitri.  Dimitri or Henry, he is a lovable pup.
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Charlie

Charlie is our latest addition.  He is a joint Christmas present for Cindy and Marty.  Charlie will end up being Cindy's dog.  He spends all day laying by her feet, when he isn't out eating sticks.
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