Amazing young ladies

I have recently purchased a Pressure Canner and would like to can meats I find on sale, these young ladies inspire me to make homemade meals that are fast and simple.

New Weed whacker in town

Tom got his dream weed whacker last weekend. Those pesky weeds don't stand a chance now.

Middle name is "Danger"!

Not really...

ready to go, watch out weeds!

Shelby Butterfly Days 2011

Fine Dining!

Pony Ride!

Getting Pretty!

Being a butterfly!

Bounce!

G Ma is tired, naptime yet?

Wass Family Reunion Easter 2011

My Dad was one of 19 children, My Grandma Wass had 20 children, one did not live. Most of us meet the Saturday before Easter every year. I love it, get lots of hugs and catch up with the family.

Back row: Clara, Bill, Chet, Jack, Kenny, Rodney, Ralph

Front row: Ruby, Gladys, Mary

Children of Florence and Dick Wass and their spouses.

Some of the cousins, from left to right: Tammy, Missy, Kathy, Karen, Patty, me, Tanya, Ronda, Vicki, and Marie

Madison and Shelby getting ready for the egg hunt

Shelby and Gma, post egg hunt.

See you next year cousins and Aunts and Uncles, Love you!

Pantry Update

Tom's Son Brad came for a week and worked on my pantry! I asked him to make large drawers that opened all the way - I thought this would hold more. Brad was not able to finish everything but did a lot. Tom has been a sweetie and been working on the shelves and some of the finishing. Still have some to go, but it is very usable. Thanks so much guys, good job. The fun lettering is just some sticker from Michael's (so Tom can find things, and me too)

I have always loved the clean look of blue and white so beings Tom would not let me have white cabinets in the cabin - we compromised and did it in the pantry.

LOVE IT!!!

MMM

Missin My Mom

Can't believe it has been almost 8 years since Mom passed away. Every year gets a little easier, but some days I sure wish I could just talk to her on the phone, or ask her how to cook something, or just laugh with her. She was one funny lady, and fun to be around. You would be real proud of all your Grand kids MeaMaw, and Miss Shelby too.

Mom in High School - Marian Edith McCay, Potter Valley High

 Mom and Dad's 40th Anniversary

Mom and Dad and Garrett at Holly Wass's wedding, she had lost weight due to the cancer but we did not know it yet.

Me and Mom a few months before she went home to Heavenly Father, she was the best patient I every had.

She had to have the tree outside decorated for Christmas, I did not do such a good job.

Mom died on her 62nd birthday, too young, we miss you. XXOO

What I learned when the power is out

This week we were without electricity for a couple of days, and here are some of the things I learned (or remembered) for emergencies. Yes, the power being out is an emergency!

1. During bad storms in our area, fill the bathtub up with cold water - save it for; flushing, bathing, cooking, drinking. Store water wherever you can, change it every 6 months.
2. If you get some snow, bag some up and stick it in your fridge, and remember to open fridge and freezer as little as possible.
3. Have a better source of light than candles, they just don't cut it. I like old oil lamps, when my hubby is home we use the old Coleman camp lanterns. (they scare me)
4. Have a source of heat that is not electric or need electricity to run - even if you heat with a gas heating system it will not work without electricity (same with newer ovens).
5. Have a way to cook; camp stove or wood stove top, or gas stove - you may have to start with a lighter or matches so make sure you have them also.
6. Enjoy the quiet of the house without all those motors, fans and beeps going on, write a letter.
7. Newer phones do not work, have a emergency plug in phone if you still have a land line.

 Wish I had one of these!!!

Best advice, buy a genarator before they sell out at the stores!!!