Category Archives: Cousins

Monday…Already…?

Posted on July 7, 2014 by allinadayofme

Where did the week go? I said I’d write a new post every Monday…so here we are! My granddaughter, Bella, was here for two weeks. She’s a delightful girl with a very pleasant personality. I can’t believe she’s 12 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Archers, Bella, Braids, Cousins, Curls, Ecuador, Elmise, Family, Hair, Haiti, Michigan, Sisters, Sydney | Tagged Bella, Braids, Curls, Ecuador, Elmise, Family, Grandchildren, Hair, Haiti, Memories, Michigan, Sisters, Sydney | 4 Comments

Fun With Family and Friends

Posted on April 22, 2014 by allinadayofme

Besides family being here for Easter dinner we also had some of our Chinese friends, Kevin and Lily. Bella, Sydney Danielle, Jerry and me. Ted was here too. I love cooking a big dinner and setting the table, correctly, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Archers, Armon, Bella, Celebrate, Chinese Students, Cousins, Dinner, Easter, Elmise, Family, Friends, Fun, Gifts, Guests, Haleigh, Kelby, Kevin and Lily, Me, Michigan, Rob & Jessica | Tagged Armon, Bella, Children, Chinese Students, Easter Eggs, Elmise, Family, Friends, Fun, Grandchildren, Me, Michigan, Sydney, Treasure Hunt | Leave a comment

I Lived In A Chicken House?

Posted on April 12, 2014 by allinadayofme

I was in fifth grade. My family had just moved from East Peoria, Illinois to Waterloo, Iowa. We were living in Grandma’s house until we could find a house for us. It was a large boarding house so Mother … Continue reading →

Posted in Adolescent, Barns, Building, Chicken House, Chickens, Childhood, Cousins, Family, Farms, Fun, Home, Home Improvements, House, Illinois, Iowa, Leroy, Lorraine, Me, Memories, Old Barns, USA, Williamson | Tagged Apartment, Chicken House, Children, Family, Farm, Fun, Home, Iowa, Leroy, Lorraine, Me, Memories | 2 Comments

Happy Birthday, Annie

Posted on November 23, 2013 by allinadayofme

Happy Birthday, Annie! You are so beautiful! You were our fifth grandchild and our first granddaughter! We were so happy to welcome you into our family of grandchildren! You’re quite the world traveler, having lived in Malaysia and Texas and now … Continue reading →

Posted in Annie, Birthday, Canada, Cousins, Family, Fun, Grandchildren, Saskatchewan, Traveling, USA | Tagged Annie, Birthday, Canada, Cousins, Family, Fun, Grandchildren, Memories, Saskatchewan, Travel, USA | Leave a comment

Saying Good-bye and Renewing Friendships

Posted on November 18, 2013 by allinadayofme

Today I said “Good-bye” to my cousin, Erma. It was time…she was 95 years young. But it’s hard to say good-bye, even when they’re older. She was a cousin on my dad’s side of the family. Her mother lived to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bald Eagle, Barns, Cemetery, Chicago, Church, Cousins, Dad, Death, Family, Funeral, Gene, Illinois, Iowa, Life, Like, Me, Michigan, Pam and Gene, USA | Tagged Death, Family, Funeral, Me, Memories, Pam and Gene, Travel, USA, Visiiting | Leave a comment

My Last Farewell

Posted on September 28, 2013 by allinadayofme

The morning after Mother’s memorial service we, Jerry, Pam, Gene and I, headed for Washington. Mother’s ashes were to be buried with Dad’s at Stanwood, Washington. I just can’t believe both of my parents are gone. Jerry and Gene loading … Continue reading →

Posted in Archers, Austin, Bazans, Bill & Vel, Brother, Cemetery, Chris, Christine, Colorado, Corina, Cousins, Dad, Daughter, Death, Dog, Eric, Family, Flowers, Friends, Illinois, Jerry and Me, Lisa, Lorraine, Mackenzie, Me, Memories, Michigan, Mother, Nephew, Nieces, Oregon, Pam and Gene, Rhonda, Richard & Cookie, Sisters, Son-in-law, Sonja, Traveling, USA, Washington | Tagged Chris, Colorado, Cousins, Death, Family, Friends, Jerry, Lorraine, Me, Mother, Nephews, Nieces, Sisters, Travel, USA, Washington | Leave a comment

A few More Pics

Posted on August 1, 2013 by allinadayofme

This was one of the best weeks of my life! I must post a few more pictures. Sitting around the campfire. Tim and Pam. Elmise spent two hours curling Bella’s hair! A beautiful girl doing a beautiful job on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Archers, Banfords, Bazans, Childhood, Cousins, Family, Fun Zone, Memories, Park, Skatepark | Tagged Archers, Banfords, Bazans, Family, Fun, Fun Zone, Grandchildren, Memories, Michigan, Skate Park | Leave a comment

What? It’s Time To Go Home?

Posted on July 30, 2013 by allinadayofme

Family time is drawing to a close.Pam and Gene and Matthew have gone home to Chicago. Goodbyes are not fun. Thanks, Matthew for coming and for surprising me! Ted and Bella also left Sunday afternoon. Come back soon!!! It’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Archers, Banfords, Bazans, Cousins, Family, Good-bye | Tagged Archers, Banfords, Bazans, Cousins, Family, Fun, Grandchildren, Jerry, Me, Memories | Leave a comment

Random Shots From a Great Family Time

Posted on July 29, 2013 by allinadayofme

Camera’s were hot all week. So here are some random shots… Bella is roasting marshmallows but something has everyone’s attention! Shauna, Elmise, Pam Bella, Ted & Christy. Oh dear, the go-cart is up on a couple of sawhorses! … Continue reading →

Posted in Archers, Banfords, Bazans, Cousins, Family, Home, Memories, Michigan | Tagged Archers, Banfords, Bazans, Family, Fun, Grandchildren, Memories, Random | 2 Comments

The Old Go-Cart Goes Again

Posted on July 27, 2013 by allinadayofme

Well, the guys got the old go-cart fixed again! What a fun morning! We bought the go-cart, used, when our boys were young. Now they and our grandkids are having fun! Mason driving… Kaleb is directing traffic! Rob … Continue reading →

Posted in Cousins, Family, Go-cart, Grandchildren | Tagged Family, Fun, Go-cart, Grandchildren, Memories | 2 Comments