Category Archives: Illinois

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, Pam

Posted on March 9, 2014 by allinadayofme

Happy Birthday, Pam! You were my first born. I’ll never forget that day! That morning: 4:20 AM! Labor: 2 hours and 20 minutes. I hardly knew what was happening! What a beautiful baby girl! Here you are last October and … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth, Birthday, Celebrate, Daughter, Family, Illinois, Memories, Pam | Tagged Birthday, Family, Illinois, Pam, USA | 4 Comments

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

Catch Up: Birthdays and Anniversary

Posted on November 13, 2013 by allinadayofme

There are two reasons why I’m behind with birthdays and anniversaries. The first reason is because I went on a trip to Hawaii. While I was on board the cruise ship I didn’t have internet. The second reason is because … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversary, Birthday, Family, Illinois, Me, Memories, Michigan, Pam and Gene, Ted | Tagged Anniversary, Birthday, Computer, Family, Frustration, Me, Pam & Gene, Ted | 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 →

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There’s No Place Like Home

Posted on June 12, 2013 by allinadayofme

I woke up about seven o’clock this morning and I was actually in my own bed! We arrived home last night after 1:00 AM. I’m not sure of the exact time. We had a great time with family both in … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Banfords, Bazans, Chicago, Family, Friend, Home, Illinois, South Carolina, Train, Traveling | 2 Comments

Graduations

Posted on June 8, 2013 by allinadayofme

I came to South Carolina for the high school graduation of Max. It was very nice and quite impressive but I can’t believe it was scheduled for 8:30 AM! We had to drive to downtown through the morning traffic but we … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrate, Family, Graduation, Grandchildren, Illinois, Maddie, Max, Memories | Tagged Family, Graduation, Grandchildren, Maddie, Mason, Max, Me, Memories, Michigan, Saskatchewan, South Carolina | 4 Comments

Mishaps and Outcomes

Posted on June 8, 2013 by allinadayofme

There have been a few mishaps on my way to my grandson’s graduation… First of all I was to ride the train to Chicago on Monday and have a couple of days with my older daughter, Pam. Then I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Banfords, Celebrate, Family, Frustration, Graduation, Grandchildren, Illinois, Maddie, Max, Me, Memories, Michigan | Tagged Family, Flying, Graduation, Grandchildren, Illinois, Maddie, Max, Me, Michigan, South Carolina, Tooth Fairy, Travel | 2 Comments

Happy Anniversary, Pam and Gene

Posted on October 30, 2012 by allinadayofme

Happy Anniversary, Pam and Gene! 30 years! I can’t believe it! Can you? Time flies when you’re having fun! You’ve just returned from a cruise! I know you had a good time despite the weather because you called me as … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversary, Family, Illinois, Pam and Gene | Tagged Anniversary, Family | 9 Comments

Travel Log # 13 United States of America

Posted on April 25, 2012 by allinadayofme

I’ve been to many, many great places in the USA so I’m going to share about them. I’ve lived in six states: Iowa, Oklahoma, Illinois, South Dakota, Indiana and Michigan. Jerry and I have visited 49 states during our marriage of … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Family, Home, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Jerry, Me, Michigan, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Traveling, USA | Tagged Childhood, Family, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Travel, USA | Leave a comment