I've been very bad about writing here this summer. Numerous reasons, but a slowpoke none the less. The weather has been busy- thunder clouds every day in the p.m., but doesn't rain every day. It's enough to knock me out for hours, but not enough to put moisture on the ground. We had a good rain Thurs-Sat, in the afternoon. My garden loves it! I've been picking cucumbers, squash, peppers and a few tomatoes. The potatoes have done really well- I planted Yukon Golds and we've had potatoes regularly for the past month. The plants have died, so now I'm trying to get the energy to put something else in that row. Too hot out!
Well, the Haines Family reunion is next week, I have the books back, they look really good! I need to get packed and ready to leave on Thursday. I'm really looking forward to seeing all the relatives. I'm already starting to think about compiling a Balmes book, but I have to wait until we get the reunion, wedding and Mom Farr's memorial party over with. We are having a party to celebrate her life over Labor Day weekend.
Showing posts with label Haines reunion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Haines reunion. Show all posts
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Roping the Wind
I'm back from Maricopa AZ. Mom had cataract surgery last Thurs, and it went very well. We went back Friday morning to remove the patch, so now I can't call her 'One-eyed Jack' anymore! She could see better right away, it's an amazing surgery. She was a little unsteady on her feet, must have affected her equilibrium or something, other than that Mom's doing very well.
Of course while I was in southern AZ, I found a family member to visit for more genealogy information. I'm working really hard to find all the family members possible and invite them to the reunion, as well as include them in the book. I want this to be accurate, but interesting, a story about the immigration and daily lives of our ancestors. I'll try not to just make things up, but I do have literary license, and I'm not afraid to use it- I'll make sure it's clear that those parts are 'conjecture', not fact. I spoke with Eva Haines, and she gave me a letter written a couple years ago by a Haines family member from Texas. I was able to find a phone number for her, and we agreed to trade records. I'm hopeful she had information I don't have, and maybe something to help me get the Haines family out of Texas!
It's cloudy today, and we may even get some rain tonight. I'm praying for rain- we need it desparately again. Heather is praying for sunshine, me for rain. Too bad we can't shift the clouds west for a few weeks- they need a break and we need the moisture. Anyone got a rope???
Of course while I was in southern AZ, I found a family member to visit for more genealogy information. I'm working really hard to find all the family members possible and invite them to the reunion, as well as include them in the book. I want this to be accurate, but interesting, a story about the immigration and daily lives of our ancestors. I'll try not to just make things up, but I do have literary license, and I'm not afraid to use it- I'll make sure it's clear that those parts are 'conjecture', not fact. I spoke with Eva Haines, and she gave me a letter written a couple years ago by a Haines family member from Texas. I was able to find a phone number for her, and we agreed to trade records. I'm hopeful she had information I don't have, and maybe something to help me get the Haines family out of Texas!
It's cloudy today, and we may even get some rain tonight. I'm praying for rain- we need it desparately again. Heather is praying for sunshine, me for rain. Too bad we can't shift the clouds west for a few weeks- they need a break and we need the moisture. Anyone got a rope???
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
