On Saturday, September 19, 2009 my grandmother, Buelah May Nacke, passed away in Mesa, Arizonia. She had slowly declined in health for the past few years. Hospice had taken her to a home where they could help her be comfortable, and she passed away soon after arriving. My grandpa, Louis Casper, has been gone since 1997, so this a a reunion long awaited for by family and by the 2 of them.
I will not be attending her funeral, but I am at peace. Earlier this year, my sister, mom and I all went to Arizonia to visit my Aunt Kathy who was dying due to cancer. While we were there we went to visit my grandma, the first time in many years. It amazed me how she still seemed the same, maybe a little slower and a few more wrinkles; but it was the grandma I pictured in my mind so many times in memories of the past.
There are so many memories I have with my grandparents. They painted together in Mesa for many years. They would travel to each of their children's homes during the summer and bring hand-made items. I still have a rocker they made. Every spring break, my family would load in a car and head to Mesa. There were relatives to visit and card games to be played. My most cherished memories of them is the times we went fishing. I loved to fish with them. We would laugh and talk, and just be grandparents and grandchildren.
As I sit here and type and think out loud, my heart is heavy. Not only did I lose my grandma, but she is the last grandparent that I had. Every day I feel thankful that my children have so many grandparents to surround them and love them. Although I am so sad; I am thankful that she did not have to suffer long and that she is not only with her Heavenly Father, but she is together with the man of her life, Grandpa!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Band Queen Coronation...
Every year "The Pride", Fairview's school band, crown a senior girl as Band Queen. In 1996 I had the honor of being crowned; so I was truly excited when Abbey was asked to carry out the flowers for the Band Queen coronation. She was so excited to get dressed up and to walk with her fellow classmate Sawyer Hutchison. We asked Sara Hurst, Emma's mom, to fix her hair before hand. She was princess for the evening and enjoyed every bit of it. She and Sawyer did an excellent job and looked so nice that evening. Hope you enjoy the pics.
We took some pics up in the stands and right before the half time show. I love the ones of her buddies. The three girls have become real close this year, they are in the same kindergaten class. Emma Hurst and Sydney Martens, Sydney and Abbey have been good friends for along time. The little boy, Ian Unruh, is one of Abbey's best buddies. She loves to play with him at school and church.
A few snap shots before the big events!
This is Abbey and Sawyer walking out toward the field and on the field with "The Pride" behind them. They did an excellent job, but both of them started looking behing them when the Queen was being crowned.
Here are a few pics of Abbey with some of her family after the crowning.
We took some pics up in the stands and right before the half time show. I love the ones of her buddies. The three girls have become real close this year, they are in the same kindergaten class. Emma Hurst and Sydney Martens, Sydney and Abbey have been good friends for along time. The little boy, Ian Unruh, is one of Abbey's best buddies. She loves to play with him at school and church.
A few snap shots before the big events!
This is Abbey and Sawyer walking out toward the field and on the field with "The Pride" behind them. They did an excellent job, but both of them started looking behing them when the Queen was being crowned.
Here are a few pics of Abbey with some of her family after the crowning.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
It's Soccer Time!
Abbey is taking fall soccer this year. Rylee decided she didn't want to play now, but she will in the Spring. Abbey's team's name is "Crush". Sara Pendergraft is her coach and does an awesome job with all 12 little ones.
Their first game was suppose to be last Saturday, but due to the blessed rain, we played lastnight. The team did great with team work. They beat Ringwood's team 6 to 0. Abbey was so excited!! Here are a few pics from the game.
Their first game was suppose to be last Saturday, but due to the blessed rain, we played lastnight. The team did great with team work. They beat Ringwood's team 6 to 0. Abbey was so excited!! Here are a few pics from the game.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Pig Wrestling...?
You know your a redneck, or from a small town, when.... for entertainment, and a fundraiser for Young Farmers and Ranchers, you participate in a Pig Wrestling Contest at the Major County Fair. At the end of August, Nicole Martens, Daniel Koehn, Ryan and I joined in at the fair on a team. Our team was sponsored by Charlie Burlison from my work, so our team name was " Charlie's Angels". We came in with a score of 12 seconds, not so bad; but first place did it in 6.4 seconds!
Nicole and I stayed clean through the entire chasing of the pig. Ryan decided to help me get dirty and in return I decided to take Nicole down...
It was truly a fun, unusual, time!! Just another memory for Nicole and I to add to our lives knowing each other...Love ya girl...we will do it again next year!
Nicole and I stayed clean through the entire chasing of the pig. Ryan decided to help me get dirty and in return I decided to take Nicole down...
It was truly a fun, unusual, time!! Just another memory for Nicole and I to add to our lives knowing each other...Love ya girl...we will do it again next year!
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