Sometimes I say or do things that offend others. I don't mean to, I just say what is on my mind and it gets me in trouble. Some people call it being blunt, that is me BLUNT. Not sure I like that word, but that is who I am. Some people have a way of saying things nicely, some don't. I am one of the don'ts. I have a great love and concern for those around me, friends and family. But I have had to be a working gal, and had to learn to survive in the working world, you can't let your feelings always show or get your feelings hurt either.
As I interact with people in different circumstances it amazes me that some people get offended at what I do or say. I am really not a horrible person, just one that may be a little too honest sometimes. Sorry!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Mother and Daughter day
For the last 6 years a friend has held what she calls the "Spring Event" to celebrate women and to give women a place to visit, share, create, and have fun. I think I have attended 3 of these, and all have been wonderful. This year was the first time my Daughter Cathy was able to go with me. Cathy has had to work every Saturday that this event has come up, but this year was different.
Here is the link to my friends blog, her name is Teresa Anderson and she has a wonderful gift of throwing parties, she gets help from some of her old friends and her family: http://www.andersenseven.typepad.com/
We were welcomed with many photo opportunities, this strawberry table was one of them.
Here is the link to my friends blog, her name is Teresa Anderson and she has a wonderful gift of throwing parties, she gets help from some of her old friends and her family: http://www.andersenseven.typepad.com/
Cathy and friend Mary Marshall, looking FAB!
Time to shop - here is another friend Donya Evans and her homemade soaps (yummy!)
Friends in front of quilts, Joette, Tony, Hilary and me!
Me and Cathy if front of the quilt.
Lunch (sorry it is sideways)
Very yummy and CUTE!
Pretty Cathy in the garden
Cathy laughing at me because I was trying to make her stand in the strawberry patch (she would not do it Teresa)
Thank you Teresa and friends for a wonderful day, and the weather was perfect. But most of all thanks to Tom - who watched Shelby so we could have some fun!
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Beautiful family
Every year our family holds a Family reunion the Saturday before Easter. This is a tradition that my Grandma Wass started many years ago. I really cannot remember an Easter when we did not do it. When Grandma was alive we would even meet together more often; Grandma's birthday sometimes, many Thanksgivings, and Easter. My Grandma had 20 children, the first child did not live, but the other 19 did, and they are a wonderful close family.
Aunt Clara is the oldest living child, she lives in O'Neals, California (between Coursegold and Fresno), she is still sharp as a tack and enjoys sewing and working in her yard, she keeps is close contact with her siblings, and many family members. Aunt Clara remembers so much of growing up with a large family, and many of the things their family faced. No one in the family seems to feel that they were a poor family, all the siblings remember what fun and love there was in the home.
Uncle Bill is the oldest living boy - he said today that being the oldest one left was/is very hard - he is an interesting person to talk to, full of history. Also spoke to Aunt Mary, who is one of the younger ones, she and Aunt Gladys remember lots of wonderful times, and I don't think they would trade their childhoods with anyone. Uncle Rodney and Uncle Ralph are the youngest, both now retired - but you would never know if with all the work they do and both still work (sometimes in different areas then they used to, but still doing the things they love)
Uncle Chet from Nevada did not make it this year, I missed him and Aunt Janet a lot. He is/was always known as the "joker" of the family. Uncle Kenny lives right over the hill from me, I hear he was quite the looker of the boys - still is I think. Aunt Ruby was there today, such a sweetie, when you get her on a good day she is quite the story teller, and I hear she was very pretty as a girl (still pretty).
Uncle Jack lives right next to where we always hold the reunion (fish and game), he looks better than he did as a young man. He seems to always be there when you need him, when my Dad has a stroke I remember him going with Mom frequently to the hospital. He also was a wonderful companion to Aunt Jean who was widowed for many years.
My Dad "Buck" was one of the older ones (#5 I think) He liked to fight in his younger days, but you would never know it from the man I was raised by, always enjoyed his garden, reading, and being on a tractor, he would sometimes cook when he was off work in the winter - don't tell my Mom, but I think he was a better cook than she was. Mom had to cook more frequently so often things were thrown together kinds fast, but not Dad - everything was chopped and simmered to perfection. I miss them both so much - but their legacy continues. Every year at the reunion someone always comments to me how they miss my Mom.(even though it has been 9 years since she passed away)
Part of the family I cannot leave out is the husbands and wives of Wass family, they picked some wonderful life partners. Aunt Shirley, Aunt Pat, Uncle Kenny Williams, Aunt Rena, Aunt Doris, and Aunt Marilyn, Aunt Janet,
many have passed away - one of my favorites was Uncle John (Clara's husband) Such a sweet man.
I am thankful for all of my family. Here are a few pictures I took today. I did record some of the story of the Wass family - hope to share it soon.
Aunt Clara is the oldest living child, she lives in O'Neals, California (between Coursegold and Fresno), she is still sharp as a tack and enjoys sewing and working in her yard, she keeps is close contact with her siblings, and many family members. Aunt Clara remembers so much of growing up with a large family, and many of the things their family faced. No one in the family seems to feel that they were a poor family, all the siblings remember what fun and love there was in the home.
Uncle Bill is the oldest living boy - he said today that being the oldest one left was/is very hard - he is an interesting person to talk to, full of history. Also spoke to Aunt Mary, who is one of the younger ones, she and Aunt Gladys remember lots of wonderful times, and I don't think they would trade their childhoods with anyone. Uncle Rodney and Uncle Ralph are the youngest, both now retired - but you would never know if with all the work they do and both still work (sometimes in different areas then they used to, but still doing the things they love)
Uncle Chet from Nevada did not make it this year, I missed him and Aunt Janet a lot. He is/was always known as the "joker" of the family. Uncle Kenny lives right over the hill from me, I hear he was quite the looker of the boys - still is I think. Aunt Ruby was there today, such a sweetie, when you get her on a good day she is quite the story teller, and I hear she was very pretty as a girl (still pretty).
Uncle Jack lives right next to where we always hold the reunion (fish and game), he looks better than he did as a young man. He seems to always be there when you need him, when my Dad has a stroke I remember him going with Mom frequently to the hospital. He also was a wonderful companion to Aunt Jean who was widowed for many years.
My Dad "Buck" was one of the older ones (#5 I think) He liked to fight in his younger days, but you would never know it from the man I was raised by, always enjoyed his garden, reading, and being on a tractor, he would sometimes cook when he was off work in the winter - don't tell my Mom, but I think he was a better cook than she was. Mom had to cook more frequently so often things were thrown together kinds fast, but not Dad - everything was chopped and simmered to perfection. I miss them both so much - but their legacy continues. Every year at the reunion someone always comments to me how they miss my Mom.(even though it has been 9 years since she passed away)
Part of the family I cannot leave out is the husbands and wives of Wass family, they picked some wonderful life partners. Aunt Shirley, Aunt Pat, Uncle Kenny Williams, Aunt Rena, Aunt Doris, and Aunt Marilyn, Aunt Janet,
many have passed away - one of my favorites was Uncle John (Clara's husband) Such a sweet man.
I am thankful for all of my family. Here are a few pictures I took today. I did record some of the story of the Wass family - hope to share it soon.
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| Beautiful daughter Cathy - so glad she got to come this year and did not have to work |
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| EB and cousin Kendra - both so good with the kids! |
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| Shelby and her Easter egg hunt treasures! |
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Wedding trip
We got to have a wonderful vacation, Tom and I had planned a road trip to see family in Texas, but things changed and we turned it into a Wedding in Virgina and visit to Texas trip. We logged 6940 miles in 2 weeks (no wonder I am tired.) California to Virginia in 3 1/2 days, stayed there for 6 nights and then headed to Texas for 3 nights, then home. It was fun, but I think I would like to stay home for a while. No place like home!
Cathy and Danielle in one of the B and B bedrooms - getting ready, gotta get pretty!
Best Man, Danielle, Ryan and MOH
Wedding party
Cathy and Tom - waiting on the pictures to be over...
Danielle and Ryan (this is what they really look like)
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Christmas 2011
This has been a very busy season in our lives. Dianna, Tom's youngest, graduated with her AA in Digital Photography last week. So proud of her, she is very talented in her chosen field, and we are sure she will go far. We got to go to southern cal for the grad and got to see all of Tom's kids and grand kids (just one dau in law missing who had to work and could not make the trip) One of the grand kids was sick and when Tom and I got home we also got the bug. It has been a long week on drinking OJ and soup, thank God for tharaflu and other wonderful drugs! Looking forward to Ryan and Danielle's wedding in just a few weeks.
Recent Picture of Shelby, she did most of the making of Deviled eggs for the church Christmas party, big girl, is 7 now and in Second grade in Stevenson. Loves to help in the kitchen when she spends the weekend with Gma and Papa, can play for hours by herself - very self entertained
Dianna and Tom (so cute)
Brad (middle kid), Dianna (baby), Wayne (oldest)
Madison with a Christmas gift, such a big girl now, Maren is homeschooling and she is in Kindergarden
Collin, (very close up)
Dianna with her neices; Geneva and Madison
Susan (Mom), Norma (Grandma), and Dianna
Madison, Maren, Dianna, Wayne, and Collin
as for me, I am pretty sick with the CRUD, first time I ever remember kinda wanting to just go to bed on Christmas eve! Tom and Cathy and Shelby went over to Uncle Rodney & Aunt Shirley's house, hope they have fun, feeling way too puney to care! Have a wonderful Christmas.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Empty Nesters for Thanksgiving
Once a month our church has what is called Empty Nesters, it is for anyone adult who's kids have grown up and left the house, and anyone who wants to come socialize with friends. It is a potluck hosted by a different church member every time. Tom and I hosted the November potluck, had quite a full house, just a few pictures to share. (all views are from the loft) 27 people total, beyond seating capacity, but we had fun.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Christmas Decorations 2011
My sweet friend Hilary Lewis came over to help me decorate my tree, she did a wonderful job. Also spiffed up a couple of old wreaths for me and decorated the fireplace mantel. Check out her handywork.
The piece the tree was patterned after
The piece the tree was patterned after
view from the loft
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