tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169374322012-02-09T11:12:05.604-06:00My real website: www.whatareyouguysupto.com.JamaJamanoreply@blogger.comBlogger4091100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-44331325086523320002012-02-09T11:12:00.000-06:002012-02-09T11:12:05.625-06:00

Selmer would have been beaming from ear to ear. I can just see him sitting at a table, with a cup of coffee cupped in his large hands talking to one of his nephews, nieces or family member. He would have loved to see all his loved ones, remaining sister, but many nieces and nephews and grandchildren and great grandchildren... all those who could come, at his memorial service. It was a good day. 

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Each of us has our own memories of Selmer and each is as unique as the relationship. For me it’s important to record some of them as a tribute to Selmer, a great Father in law and wonderful man. I was 19 when I was introduced to Selmer, my soon to be, but I didn't know it yet father in law. Dennis and I were both attending St. Cloud State University when Selmer and Doris drove to St. Cloud in the

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-54304276110439795272012-01-19T05:45:00.000-06:002012-01-19T05:45:18.188-06:00

I started this blog a few days before my father in law, Selmer Eugene Hanson passed away early in the morning, January 19, 2012.  Doris, Dennis, Doug and Linda, Greg and Cheri were all at his side as he went beyond the veil. God is good. Dennis knew instinctively to fly home after hearing his dad was ill with pneumonia and had only a few days left. I have been present when both my grandparents

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-18492810211730996272011-12-24T23:38:00.000-06:002011-12-24T23:38:30.433-06:00

This Christmas was destined to be an odd one. For someone who loved to have her kids all around her at Christmas time...well all the time, it wasn't going to happen this year. Jada and Shammai were off to Seattle to be with Adriel and Naarah, so I asked Lasha if she'd have us at her house on Christmas Day. I knew she intended to have her first Christmas with her own tribe, so I told her we'd

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-16873249624033512732011-11-11T11:05:00.000-06:002011-11-11T11:05:29.258-06:00

Ok, so as I was on the phone talking to Monique, a volunteer for 200 Orphanages, my I phone died. I knew it was going to happen, it's a first generation I Phone 3 g and it had been slowing and losing its charge for weeks. Mr. D warned me time and again...get a new battery. Like this would be simple. So, when the I Phone actually died, I plugged it in and it wouldn't charge. I was in full panic

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-49134978252214138622011-11-09T15:33:00.000-06:002011-11-09T15:33:34.131-06:00

Sandy turned 60 in late October so she thought she'd though herself one He-- of a party. Seriously, I have not seen so much attention to detail since... well never! I even had a party hat, special invite just for me... we worked like dogs to get it right, but well... Sandy was so delighted and blessed. I am still in shock I have such an old friend!

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-14445951122324300652011-10-25T21:33:00.002-05:002011-10-25T21:33:36.153-05:00

Ok. So it was not the FBI site, but a federaljobs.net or some crazying sight selling something. But, all of those things they said? Unfortunately probably true.

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-45925194214397258662011-10-25T21:22:00.000-05:002011-10-25T21:22:24.090-05:00

Ok. So, Mr. D got all excited about applying with the FBI to help with investigations... here's what their web page states on their sidebar: RecentNews Government Expansion The federal sector is growing at its fastest pace in decades. Over the past two years total federal civil service employment has increased 10%, an additional 182,629 workers. Jobs are available nationwide and overseas and

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-26300248015053249762011-10-24T17:57:00.000-05:002011-10-24T17:57:05.577-05:00

 Gabe the Football player  We've been at the Schtewts for the last few days and have been getting to know our Clara and Anika better. Adorable! Need I say more. Gabe and Ava are still wonderful kids...so loving to their grandma! We are so blessed. It's hard to believe Gabe will be 11 this year. We have all ordered him to stop growing up, but this is one area he refuses to listen. We

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-4584414088232533132011-09-19T12:07:00.000-05:002011-09-19T12:07:50.200-05:00

I enjoyed a short trip to NYC for a fund raiser Sept. 15 and was able to reserve time at the 911 Memorial for the 16th. Kelly let me stay at her place and Joey was able to go with me to the memorial. We then had lunch together. On the way to the memorial and on the way to the airport I got me some Cabbie Wisdom. The cabbies were from Bangledesh and Nigeria respectively. Both have been here in

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-1391524763937769422011-09-11T21:03:00.000-05:002011-09-11T21:03:57.667-05:00

I got this image from Naarah the morning after the attack. It's in my Bible now and I reflect on it often.  We'll never forget. Our grandchildren, who I love will not know life before 9-11-2001. They will never have a complete sense of safety and protection on our soil, but will always have an eerie sense that a deadly unstoppable attack could change their world forever. Pearl Harbor was such

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-57402835725266471232011-08-27T23:53:00.000-05:002011-08-27T23:53:39.587-05:00

Our Trip Out West 2011 I got it in my head to spend time in Washington with Adriel and Joel and with Naarah and Jason and their families and figured the best way to do that was to rent a place for a month. The month turned into 10 + days because of cost and resistance from Mr. Home Body. But, we made the most of each day. We also decided to drive so we'd have transportation. I found a great

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-21162418586942396162011-08-02T22:59:00.001-05:002011-08-05T20:19:43.908-05:00

Shammai was walking behind me into the house after take out for dinner and says..."Hey Gramma...thanks for having me here this summer." Just like that my heart melted all over the steps. He's been here since June, played soccer, met the neighbor boys, played basketball, golfed, swam, ate, fed the dogs every day, cleaned out the dishwasher, watched movies till late, ate popcorn and rode his bike.

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-60052841616049413632011-06-10T20:43:00.031-05:002011-06-10T21:19:47.980-05:00

We had the Hanson's at our home in Minnesota for Memorial Day. Fun times. While they were all there, I invited Grandma Doris to Missouri with me for company on the 8 hour drive later that week for a few days. It was a nice little get away and an opportunity for her to meet her great grandkids on their turf. Lasha was beside herself with excitement. I had to sleep on the couch. But, even with all

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-35473948637479342212011-05-18T13:37:00.005-05:002011-05-18T15:43:41.089-05:00

Takes me a lot to blog these days, mostly because I blog for my nonprofit, for my business, for other people's business and our Rotary club. That's a whole lotta bloggin. Anyway, it's Saturday morning and I await a reporter for Central Minnesota Women's Mag to do a story about my work with 200 Orphanages. That is going well and I am pleased to talk about it anytime. It is such fun to have a

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-64435601866420412012011-04-19T22:49:00.000-05:002011-04-19T22:49:28.446-05:00

Can they be any cuter? They look like they have the same genes... I think anyway.

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These notes were taken while I was with Grandma and edited. So, the timing may seem odd. Here are my thoughts... I want to note, that the last few times I went to visit Grandma, I wanted so much to have the opportunity to pray with her. This never happened and I felt badly. But, when she was in the hospital, Pastor Roger from Calvary Lutheran Church came to see her twice. I know this is their

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-76597470916609404492010-11-04T10:43:00.006-05:002010-11-07T10:40:40.592-06:00

I had a dream last night that involved this cow that was really quite comical. I was out in the country in a pasture of what appeared to be Minnesota. I saw a lovely red/brown cow standing there and recognized it as the one I had been looking for. So, in my dream I was trying to get it home. I had a long way to walk with this cow through pastures and woods, as I didn't dare bring it on the

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-35010117638973634862010-10-04T21:54:00.000-05:002010-10-04T21:54:07.310-05:00

Well, look what happened in the last 10 years! Our kids grew up and low and behold... 10 new lives were brought into the world. I can't wait to see the kind of humans they turn into... They are already delightful. Aren't they beautiful?

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I have been in Brighton for the past 2 weeks or more spending time with Adriel, Violet and Joel as they welcome Adeline Louise into the world. What an honor to be here. What a delight to hold the babies, get to know Violet Joy and love on Adriel with ALL--I kid you not-- ALL the meals and treats I prepared when she was a girl. Violet and I take daily walks to the sea. It

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-88015808730712836572010-09-19T02:08:00.000-05:002010-09-19T02:08:03.163-05:00

I have been in Brighton for the past 2 weeks or more spending time with Adriel, Violet and Joel as they welcome Adeline Louise into the world. What an honor to be here and a part of this. I am not really sure why I am needed, seriously. Adriel acts as if she does this every day... she is one tough cookie. She is a natural Mama and i am so proud of her every waking minute. What a thrill,

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-26796373288336101232010-08-15T21:59:00.000-05:002010-08-15T21:59:13.679-05:00

It’s 2 a.m. and I can’t sleep. So, what better thing to do than to read the news on my IPhone and blog? I usually read a variety of news sites when I want to get an overview of what’s up; Bloomberg, Drudge Report, Fluent News, Financial Times, The Hill and finally, when I want to read liberal fiction I open the Daily Beast. I have stopped reading the Onion, just because it ceased to be funny.

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-39148973331192079942010-08-06T21:23:00.000-05:002010-08-06T21:23:40.760-05:00

Cherie and I took our annual trip to Grand Forks and it happened that Dad was there at the same time. He was able to talk Grandma into going out with us for a few hours.  We wanted to go to the Kosobud Cemetary, where Grandma's parents, in laws, sister and lots of relatives are buried.  The Kosabud Cemetary is a Czech cemetary and is a family name. It's out in the middle of nowhere in North

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-42590129212572989522010-07-26T12:46:00.000-05:002010-07-26T12:46:48.363-05:00

Well, here you will get the whole story of my trip to Rwanda. I awoke to breakfast, earlier than I had expected. It's become my favorite part of the day. July 14-July 20 2010 Trip to Rwanda I awoke to breakfast, earlier than I had expected. I was in bed early enough, and well rested, but we asked for a wake-up call. I was mistakenly called at 5 a.m. instead of 6. I lay in bed for another hour

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-35081761053717300762010-05-19T18:18:00.001-05:002010-05-20T13:37:13.448-05:00

Call me Frankenjan....Skin Cancer Update. I know you are all concerned about my latest medical issues, so I thought I'd blog on the family blog to give you the details. I have resisted staying out of the sun for years, as you know. No sun screen, no hat. Well...that is all about to change. I have been dealing with a small mark under my eye for about two years. It was frozen once, but returned as

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-21969996269227521332010-05-16T23:15:00.000-05:002010-05-16T23:15:09.827-05:00

So, here we are. We have a house in Arizona and I wanted to share the photos. Dad has worked very hard getting it ready for us. He has done a great job on all of the details, being the detail man he is. It's close to the condo, so Shammai comes over all the time. We love having him here...He's picked out his room and moved some of his stuff in. Very cute. We pick him up and drop him off for

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-37438477116520512382010-04-05T19:08:00.000-05:002010-04-05T19:08:51.020-05:00

I am just wanting to make note of how blessed I feel as I watch YOU, my daughters and your families grow. First of all, I love my sons in law. They are great people... and I consider them all to be front runners for 1st place for Best In Show in the Dennis and Jan Hanson Son In Law Contest. The juries still out...but keep trying, you are almost in first place....!  Anyway, I am so proud as I

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-4761060894695157082010-03-28T22:44:00.000-05:002010-03-28T22:44:08.694-05:00

I have a lot of blogging to catch up on. A few months worth anyway. I need to work backwards...from today backward to March sometime. Ready? Las vegas. Ok, dad had the bright idea to take his family on a bonding trip. Well... the siblings seemed to all agree that this could result in an international incident. The usual drama ensued, but was shortlived. Could that mean we're growing into adults 

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-51200534017436268232010-02-28T21:27:00.000-06:002010-02-28T21:27:42.989-06:00

Dennis came home and this photo of a lovely flower we saw at the conservatory pretty much sums up his first night home. Selmer was his wonderful self. We came to his place and he was putting a puzzle together with others in the community room. He was so happy to see us. He jumped up and said..."Ok, let's go." We put on his coat and hat and went out to the car. We had decided to go to lunch and

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-83363207017979364392010-02-14T19:43:00.000-06:002010-02-14T19:43:50.899-06:00

Well, Valentines Day alone isn't really as bad as one would think. Here's how a Valentines Day alone looks like. I spend most days alone with the dogs and it isn't as bad as it sounds.  I have lots to do, so I really didn't give Valentine's Day too much thought. It's had to avoid, however, so on Saturday, my sister came over and she brought Thai food. We ate in, had a glass of wine and watched

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-36633132425397896282010-02-07T22:29:00.001-06:002010-02-08T12:18:12.201-06:00

Food. This is my famous turkey chili. I made it last Saturday and Cheryl came to enjoy it with me before we went to the Local Blend in St. Joseph. The chili turned out great, and I told her that it had a secret recipe. She said, "It's from a recognized food group I hope." Well, it's actually pickle relish. HA! It really adds a great flavor to the chili. We had a good laugh. She said this

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-65582063833524416652010-01-29T19:47:00.000-06:002010-01-29T19:47:39.722-06:00

I am delinquent on my blogging. My three computer crashes, subsequent stress, trip to Lasha's where her wireless was down. I am tethered to their local network, sitting with cords everywhere...but at least it works.Spent $8 getting online at Starbucks...got some work done, but killed me to pay for wireless. In the words of my dear frugal grandson, "That's dumb they charge for wireless, Gramma."

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-5174503365088556032010-01-04T23:24:00.000-06:002010-01-04T23:24:29.008-06:00

Well, one might be optimistic as the year turns. We had a great holiday season. We actually had an offer on a house accepted...and well... just read the rest.  We flew to Arizona and dang... it was so much fun. We had a great time with Jada and Shammai over Christmas. We hiked, we cooked, we ate... We then spent New Years with the Johnsons, watching 24 till all hours of the morning. It was

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-47775307044115376582009-12-20T15:28:00.000-06:002009-12-20T15:28:11.982-06:00

I enjoyed being in Brighton for the better part of December again. The weather for the most part was actually sunny. I didn't think I'd need my sunglasses, but I did! I enjoyed bonding with Violet. Enjoyed Adriel and Joel and their friends too. I even had a chance to have Violet for the night, just her and I, while Joel and Adriel got a welcome night away alone, compliments of their friends

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-88976951844584678612009-12-09T16:02:00.000-06:002009-12-09T16:02:56.214-06:00

Video of the B Day Girl:

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-78587065987783297192009-12-09T15:41:00.000-06:002009-12-09T15:41:57.537-06:00

Dennis and I decided to rent a flat near Adriel and Joel's while in England as I know he gets all balled up in knots in small quarters. It was just a short walk... according to Adriel...and we had our large suitcases and me in my 4 inch heels... up and down the hills of Brighton. Adriel was pushing Violet in her stroller and we were all hopping on and off the bus. When we finally arrived, the

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-69144006363305068082009-12-09T15:32:00.000-06:002009-12-09T15:32:13.526-06:00

I am rich with grandkids. In October I spent Halloween with Lasha and the kids. In November, I was in Seattle for GGs 4th B Day. I came home Thanksgiving day. Today I am in Brighton where we celebrated Violet's 1st B day. I didn't get to blog Halloween and GG's B day, So this is catch up.

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-2598137520552373232009-11-22T21:05:00.004-06:002009-12-09T15:37:13.877-06:00

Emirie showing off her Dorothy Slippers and GG being her cute self. I came to be with the Hasting for GG's birthday again this year. I remember the day she was born. We waited and waited for her arrival and she finally came into the world with the help of one hot anesthesiologist. I was there in the room when the doctors took her out, there to hear her first cry, to see her mom bring her forth,

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-13894329437740558732009-11-09T22:40:00.000-06:002009-11-09T22:40:41.622-06:00

I have been obsessed with the Titanic since I was in grade school. I remember seeing an earlier black and white movie when I was about 11 or so. My mom and I watched it, not sure if anyone else was there. The terror and horror has stayed with me all these years and most likely contributed to my fear of drowning. Well, in my mind everyone should have a fear of drowning. Anyway, this exhibit

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-60285639383097450652009-11-08T15:49:00.000-06:002009-11-08T15:49:18.305-06:00

This is about as embarrassing. I just had to laugh. I don't even know what to say. Seriously. Look at that piece of junk that guy put out in front of our lovely home! Just when I was about to reach for the phone and call the guy to please display this sign more professionally.... I see a car pull up and pull information out of the handy mail box propped next to it... Yikes. There are also quite a

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-41665756325760895172009-11-04T21:38:00.000-06:002009-11-04T21:38:02.977-06:00

This is not something anyone wants to hear.  Especially someone like me who doesn't wear sun screen, hats or anything that might keep that lovely heat source from my dried up old skin. The spot is under my eyeglasses and my resourceful eldest daughter thinks I should sue the makers of my glasses... nice sentiment. Basal Cell, Sqamous Cell and Malignant malanoma. I have sqamous cell and it is

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-85006158280160140212009-11-01T19:40:00.000-06:002009-11-01T19:40:01.656-06:00

Just have to share my time with the Shtwerts. It is always great to visit, I have my own bedroom to hide in complete with a TV and Fox news. Clara is now on solid foods, and loves it. She is teething too. She laughs for her Jamajama, which delights  me. She is a quite soul...tender Rose is what I renamed her. She's sensative to loud noises...how can this even be? Ava loves her craft time..

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-45652842804358231972009-10-26T22:33:00.002-05:002009-10-26T22:37:21.655-05:00

Well, it's our 35th wedding anniversary. I told my Grandma Ethel and she reminded me she was married 72  years. (I guess it's a competition! Good for her!) Anyway... it was sort of uneventful. Like most days in a marriage. It's a Monday. Starts out sunny, clouds up and clears again... sort of like a marriage. We had dinner late last week, so actually Mr. D. forgot and thought it already happened.

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-71598796236326359442009-10-25T13:30:00.000-05:002009-10-25T13:30:46.951-05:00

I missed my Grandma lately, so much so that last week my ass even called her on my cell phone last weekend. Not sure how that happened, but I checked my phone and indeed, I had somehow dialed her number. Hmm… Anyway, I did a bit of work in the morning, packed up and was out of the house by around 1 p.m. It takes awhile to get to Grand Forks, a whole 4 plus hours and it’s just not a fun drive.

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-82484640776169442682009-10-19T21:09:00.000-05:002009-10-19T21:09:49.529-05:00

First of all, I woke up from a nightmare. Which I won't tell you about because I don't want to scare you. Well, the next thing I did was remember what a loser I was. No job, no clients to work with, no buyer for my house, no kids around and barely a friend to call my own. Well, those cheery thoughts are even without drinking for two nights. Cheer me on. Oh, it might be the tea. Those damn Chinese

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-61449698411693058842009-10-10T10:05:00.000-05:002009-10-10T10:05:49.985-05:00

I went biking the other day last Sunday with Cheryl. We biked the Wobegon Trail from St. Joseph to Avon. It was a hardy 18 miles and it was chilly and cold. We had a great time exerting ourselves, sweat, exercise and chatter. If you didn't recognize me, I'm the fat girl on the right. How did that happen? That extra 12 pounds came on without me even noticing. I am working on that. Also, did I

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-46962388708917837802009-09-28T22:39:00.004-05:002009-09-28T22:41:55.810-05:00

We miss our Shammai! But he's having TOO much fun in Arizona! Who are those nerds holding Shammai? Did I really look like that? Where were you girls...why did you let me go out like that. Dang. And your dad...what the...

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-58354957131459902682009-09-26T21:34:00.005-05:002009-09-26T22:13:34.462-05:00

We got one photo of Jada leaving town. I ran to get the camera when Dennis was at the end of the driveway... I was so caught up in my own distress that I forgot about Shammai's new school. He seems to be very happy there...they made him feel very welcome. He plays soccer on a competitive team, does his homework, reads, watches TV, swims and of course bounces a ball. Here is a shot of the Sand

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-85166422159969756662009-09-25T16:45:00.002-05:002009-09-25T17:13:51.897-05:00

So, we found out today that the sale of our house in Minnesota was really just some dumb ass's idea of an impoossible dream...even maybe a stupid joke. As was the sale of our condo in Arizona last winter.... do we see a pattern here? Both times, we waited till the last minute...not knowing....frantically desperately hoping...nervously expecting the worst....literally the very last minute and

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-88544546223513966322009-09-06T20:29:00.007-05:002009-09-06T21:31:24.198-05:00

We finally did it. It took us a while, but the wait was filled with significance. Linda brought her camera, for documentation and didn't realize she had it until she was done. So I didn't get one of her getting her tattoo. She did however send me these shots. I seriously had no idea we were actually GETTING A TATTOO. I thought we were just checking out the artist and the cleanliness of the place

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-6478774803862471362009-08-25T22:10:00.011-05:002009-08-25T22:35:00.173-05:00

I have spent about 5 days here with the Stewarts. It's been delightful.I brought Ava to her first day of pre school....had to buy her a few outfits... sparkling flutterbies and all... Each day I picked Gabe up at school and he wanted me to show off the convertible to his friends and a GIRL friend...emphasis on friend. So we drove along and went actually out of our way to find the girl. We drove

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-82428548221943776972009-08-24T16:24:00.001-05:002009-08-24T16:25:07.059-05:00

FYI

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Betting on Failed BanksShared via AddThis

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Lasha bravely drove 8 hours to see us with her infant newborn, 4 year old and little man Gabe...all to give us the joy of their presence. It was joyous. Lasha had her toes done, her hair done and a massage. She thought she died and went to heaven. Ava and Gabe and Shammai played non stop in the barn on the electric car, on the four wheeler, baseball, tents in the hay...computer games. Ava and I

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-55922729678746616292009-08-03T21:23:00.006-05:002009-08-03T21:33:57.192-05:00

Cherie and I went to North Dakota to spend time with the relatives. Dorothy, Grandma Ethel...even went to the cemetary where Grandma Clara is buried. We had a great time together, catching up, driving on dirt roads in spite of the warning to not drive the Corvette on gravel. Well, there are nothing but dirt roads in ND, so that was kind of harsh. We saw and spent time with Grandma three

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-86262015677684705772009-07-08T10:42:00.004-05:002009-07-08T10:55:33.536-05:00

So, here we are with GG and Emi as the nanny vacations. These girls are just wonderful and fun to be around. They are very well behaved, so I think their parents sat them down for a talk before we arrived.Such different personalities. GG is very much the big sister, while Emi tries to best her on everything. She's always honing in! GG just puts up with it most of the time. This morning, Papa says

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-77510531312442478232009-06-29T21:49:00.003-05:002009-06-29T21:51:47.564-05:00

The kids love the sprinkler...don't they? These kids are the picture of happiness...no?

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Ava had a great time learning to swim in her life jacket. She started out not wanting to wear it, then we convinced her to with bribes of food. Then, she wouldn't go off the steps. Then, she would go off the steps holding onto my hands. Then, we let one hand go and then the other... before we knew it she was all over the pool...

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Who does this happen to? Me. I bought a very lovely, and sexy dress (cheap, but cute at TJ Maxx) that I intended to wear to the Eric Clapton concert and lovely night out my hubby that he planned for his baby cakes. (me)Well, I left it on a pile apparently, after a very bad packing job as I left MO with Ava and Shammai for Minnesota. I thought I was well organized, stripped the bedding, showered,

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-63102051145078796212009-06-12T23:27:00.018-05:002009-06-14T22:00:49.268-05:00

Shammai and I drove that 30 hour drive to Misery Thursday. I think he was glad to get away from Grandpa, as he had lots more work to do...even though he's his favorite!I don't think there's a good way to get to Liberty Missouri. It's just 8 long hours. I've been thinking of flying next time because it's so long. I have to drive home and I am dreading it. May try an alternate route. Whine Whine,

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We're enjoying what might just be our last weeks in Minnesota at our blessed home that God provided for our enjoyment. I have such fond memories here, it makes me verklempt. All of these flowers came from Doris and Selmers. Many are from Grandpa and Grandma Sirotiak home place in Wisconsin. If you want some of the transplants... let me know and I will put some in pots as i have a plethora.

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$10 Home Depot card to whoever guesses that line.Shammai spent the weekend with us and we had a movie fest. Can't do that without some of those great lines sticking.He's so much fun to be around and clarified his favorite as Grandpa. I think it's a man thing really, because how could he not like me best? Whatever. I am actually surprised. I spoil the kid rotten, I volunteer at his school, I make

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-80256820784794740922009-05-29T22:13:00.009-05:002009-05-29T23:11:42.676-05:00

We had such a great time with Violet. I think we captured her cuteness.Just take a look at her taking a look at herself. She was mesmerized... it was amazing how she saw this person in the mirror and I doubt she knew it was herself! She also learned to sit up and we were all delighted! I can't wait till they come again...

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Babies babies everywhere. Here is my rendition of Baby Clara's entrance into the world. First of all, Lasha is earth mother when it comes to birthing. Lasha slides those babies out with ease and grace, this one in under an hour... and then she wants company. How does she do it? She couldn't wait to have us all come up and see her lovely new baby girl and we were so happy to comply. Especially her

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-62605353079503273122009-05-22T21:25:00.008-05:002009-05-22T22:06:07.043-05:00

We had so much fun in Arizona with the kids! Naarah, Jason GG and Emirie spent some time in Arizona with their dear friends, the Turks. I enjoyed the kids and their parents and the Turks so much. Did I say how great the Marguaritas were that Aydun and Arjenk made? It was delightful. We celebrated Emi's birthday, marguaritas at the pool and great eats. The Move: During their time in the Arizona

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-59672486907694887542009-05-21T14:22:00.003-05:002009-05-21T15:05:11.098-05:00

My sister Cheryl invited me to join her, Johanna and my mom for the Run for the Cure on Mothers Day this year. Happily I was able to join them. It was great.Chery bought us each a pair of running socks and a pink running shirt.We all had fun, and dangit, we all ran through the finish line together, but the video camera person forgot her job!Funny. It was a great way to spend Mother's Day.

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Ok. I need to blog a few odds and ends. Easter Lamb. Finished the masterpiece.Finally finished the puzzle Linda and I started in January. I find this a great passtime... relaxing. Shammai staying with me in winter. Selmer and Doris B Day party in February. Did I say I roasted lamb for Easter?

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-78067169173532388972009-04-11T19:19:00.015-05:002009-04-12T22:09:19.050-05:00

Ok. I have to admit that after that last post, it feels as if I need to do something a bit more positive. Linda and I decided we wanted to go help our lovely Parents in laws do some spring cleaning. We drove together and stopped in Stillwater at a food coop and bought a trout sandwich. We ate it on the river, it was a bit chilly, but beautiful. Our mom in law was not amused. But when we got down

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-71813334231967914612009-04-04T20:54:00.005-05:002009-04-04T21:16:35.756-05:00

I've came back to Minnesota on April Fools Day. On the way home, near my house I saw 30 lovely Sand Cranes in a corn field wondering what the hell is so funny about all this snow and ice on the first day of April.Since I arrived, it feels like one sick joke. The weather has not been over 40 and I navigated through snow and ice with the SUV in 4 wheel drive in and out of my driveway for two days.

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I have been having a great time while in Arizona. I like it here. We got a contract on our condo... hope to have it sold so we can buy a bigger home here. I have develoed a 5 mile walk/run around the place tht keeps me going.I am working here. Mostly my days are spent working on my computer on both the nonprofit and my business. I keep up with communications with all those who I need to keep up

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This is my update on my travels to Arizona, via Missouri, via Colorado... I love the drive. It's even better when I am alone. Don't know why, but I get to view the vastness of the prairies and mountains in solitude. The grasses, the snow capped mountains really provide a sense that all is well with the world.Grandparents Day with Gabe: I dropped Shammai off at one of Lasha and Joe's friends house

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This is my update on my travels to Arizona, via Missouri, via Colorado... The food I traveled with involved lots of Cheetos, flavored Tea, White Cheddar Popcorn, cashews and interesting sesame seed and honey chips. These were snacked on interminttently.The Drive: I love the the drive. It's even better when I am alone. Don't know why, but I get to view the vastness of the prairies and mountains.

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-36577321890512171312009-03-07T22:51:00.013-06:002009-03-07T23:36:16.387-06:00

It's quite the adventure, the Minnesota springtime. I was convinced the Possum hadn't left the garage and was holed up under the steps. As I took the broom and tried to shew him out the other night, he was gone. I thought he'd ran outside, but then the next day I noticed that there was an 8 inch opening leading under the steps in the garage. Great.So, I waited for the right time. On Saturday,

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-74539803713489395192009-03-04T21:59:00.005-06:002009-03-04T22:23:28.469-06:00

The wild kingdom is in my garage. I am beginning to wonder... the Great Horned Owl at the condo, the Gopher Snake in the neighbor's closet (see big D's blog), now this....I was doing a simple task, bar b queing a nice thick steak for supper. I had my meat on the platter and opened my garage door to go to the grill and there he was...A possum.This critter sat in the garage at the bottom of the

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Our Owl Buddy: Who knew we'd have such wild life in off our balcony in Scottsdale? Bobcats, coyote, rabbit...Javalena... and now a Great Horned Owl.Well, there she was in all her glory. This species nests this time of year and is no doubt doing that. Not in our tree, but definitely close by.The True Wise One:I spend time with Grandma Ethel the last few days. She lights up with joy to have company

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-2215162851713698282009-02-20T21:22:00.003-06:002009-02-20T21:29:51.160-06:00

I miss him already. It appears the owl outside our balcony in Arizona is a Great Horned Owl. Big D looked it up and that solved the mystery. It was so cool. One early afternoon I heard a commotion in a tree in the back yard. Birds were screeching and flapping and I looked outside and they were attacking something... a cat? Hmmm maybe... What was it? It was Great Horned Owl! This same owl. He was

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-33090072858097846222009-02-19T22:13:00.003-06:002009-02-19T22:23:33.108-06:00

I am home now. All by my lonesome... no dog, no husband but lots of Chinese Lady Bugs to keep me company. They bug me. I exterminated for a whole year and stopped last summer. They are back like a bad habit... anyway...It's cold as H in Minnesota. Sort of odd. What am I doing here? Do I live here or have I been obsconded. Ok. Anyway. Nuf said.What is going on in this country kiddos? I think a

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-54399712311205706962009-02-13T23:12:00.004-06:002009-02-13T23:17:33.948-06:00

We attended a Chris Isaac concert at Celebrity Theater in Arizona this past week...it was actually fun. We saw him at a Bonnie Raitt concert years ago in Mpls and have been fans since.Celebrity Theater is in the round so one off and on sees the musicians. It was great fun, we will attend this theater again.

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Ok. This is well... a bit maddening. I went to my hair girl in Phoenix that I liked before this haircut and this is what I came away with. Now, the older I get, the vainer I get, but I attribute this to the fact that I don't have kids at home to care for. But, seriously, this hair styling circus act makes me actually embarrassed to leave the house. Time will mend it as with most things. But, I

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YEAAAAAAAAH! I bought a helmet yesterday at the Harley store. "What! You went over my helmet?" Well, sort of. I don't own a Harley... most likely never will... but I had every intention of renting a bike of some kind. Well, the helmet is great... the type I wanted (half helmet, I have a 3.4 and will one day buy a full... and best of all...it matches my bike at home. Well, we went to rent a Ducati

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Just got back from a quick trip to Des Moine to give away King to the Stewarts for the winter... On the way, the news about the best Full Moon in Decades moved me to take a few shots. This was not good safe driving I might add, but the moon!About a few weeks before we took some shots of Shammy and King playing outside. Shammai loves to play outside. He can stay out for hours. Grandpa built him

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-67896561462510141502009-01-05T20:43:00.000-06:002009-01-05T20:43:50.926-06:00

Apply Lessons Learned from the Great Depression - wikiHow

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I can't remember the last time I was sick and today I woke up with a sore throat.Or "throat" like the girls used to call it. I also have a cough coming on. It basically sucks. One good thing is I get a little pity, breakfast cooked for me and soup served to me for lunch. I give myself permission to lay around all day in my jammies and watch TV... I don't do a thing that resembles work or play for

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It's amazing I can work in this environment. My desk often looks like a tornado just hit and I am Dorothy. I cleaned up my desk on Tuesday and well, I give it about 4 days.

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Violet called me into the living room the other day.She wanted a little chit chat.Hey Jama Jama... come on in here sista! So I did and we chilled.She began to lay a few things on me...First:I got a few things I need to point out and straightened out with you. You're burp slappin' me too hard, Jama... soften the blows...will ya?I think it's great you are here and takin care of my parents... I was

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Welcome Violet Joy!Our baby, Adriel Ann, had a baby. She and her husband Joel Fondelspeck are exhausted after working side by side to bring Violet into the world last night. She arrived in great style December 9, 2008 at 10 a.m. after 26 hours of making a stink with her mother. She's 7.4 pounds. Her mother is determined she will have dual citizenship. Blimey.She is precious, fair haired and fair

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-55912322292868025542008-12-03T22:20:00.009-06:002008-12-09T18:56:05.291-06:00

Well, our unseasonably warm early November turned unseasonably cold come late December. Dennis has been gone, so King has replaced him. He actually likes to jump up on the bed and go to sleep while I actually get to read in bed... with the light on until as late as I want.In between the unusual warmth and unseasonable cold... was a trip to Seattle for Thanksgiving...GG and I made pumpkin pie... a

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-13144152512270546322008-11-17T21:41:00.006-06:002008-11-17T21:56:26.072-06:00

Ok. So I knew the story was going to be in today's paper. I expected a small 2x2 photo with a few short lines of copy. I also worried about the content and that it would put me in a bad light. I was wrong on both counts. I went to Casey's and saw that my photo took up about half the front page! So I bought 20 of them.Ha! Wow. This was more than I ever expected. Thank you St. Cloud Times! This is

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-58110949186110228902008-11-16T22:56:00.004-06:002008-11-16T23:09:41.646-06:00

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun...and a FacialLinda came over for the weekend and we did girl stuff.Watched movies and of course the movie version of Sex and The City...I had not seen it. We stayed up too late, ate out, slept in, did whatever we wanted really... We antiqued, shopped a bit and of course...we gave ourselves a facial.Here is the pictoral view:We are now even more beautiful than before!:-)

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I think it was a success. Everyone but two people came who said they were coming. So we had 26 people in my small kitchen. Three lovely women spoke about their work with the orphans. I think it went well, I got a donation on the spot, promises of checks in the mail and ideas spurred of ways that would spread the word. I had people suggest including materials in their mailings and other great

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-44631134749072919852008-11-12T22:26:00.003-06:002008-11-12T22:28:05.239-06:00

I think it's about time we take the Onion a bit more seriously. They are on to something here...don't you think?In The Know: Should The Government Stop Dumping Money Into A Giant Hole?

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Just would like to know... did anyone else experience this election day? Was it a Moveon.org plan??/ Just wondering.It was election day and I needed a release damnit. So, what does a woman do? Go to the gym right? Well yes. I had abstained from watching the returns all day hoping for the best... So I go to the gym... and truth be told, I never plug in to TV, but I listen to my IPOD... Michael

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-83513329017459874232008-11-07T21:06:00.002-06:002008-11-07T22:40:56.535-06:00

Not so sure I like living like a single woman. Cowboy decided he had to have a date with his Vet... So alone I go. But, it has its advantages. I get the whole bed to myself. I can read in bed before I go to sleep. I go out when I want, come in when I want. I don't eat as much. I can listen to whatever I want, watch whatever I want...sex in the city, prime, greys anatomy. No racing shows, car

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-30687042110364509832008-11-05T22:02:00.001-06:002008-11-05T22:02:46.621-06:00

Obama Win Causes Obsessive Supporters To Realize How Empty Their Lives Are

JamaJamanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16937432.post-62498750718273306022008-10-29T23:26:00.002-05:002008-10-29T23:33:21.519-05:00

History sometimes helps us put things in perspective. Ok. take a look at all this... all the polls called for Kerry.http://www.uselectionatlas.org/INFORMATION/ARTICLES/ElectionNight2004/pe2004elecnighttime.phpIf Barrack Hussien Obama wins... which I doubt he will... put 6 months cash in your safety deposit boxes, buy gold. Stock up on food.

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Cowboy and I decided at the spur of the moment to drive to Missouri (8 hours) to see the kids and the grandkids. What a great time we had. We got to watch Gabe's football game, Joe coach, Lasha get green in the gills at the smell of groceries and Ava torment the fat boy. We like the bedroom in the basement too... Ava comes to wake us up with her gentle tiny voice... RIGHT! What a fun time

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