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Memories at Grandma & Grandpa's

2011-06-12T09:36:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the memories I read on my friend Diane's blog, I started remembering all my favorite childhood memories with Mom, Dad, Grandma & Grandpa. Never a dull momment at Grandma & Grandpa Little Farm. Nothing was store bought for us kids to play with. Every Saturday we would go to visit Grandma & Grandpa. Dad would help Grandpa around the farm. Mom would help & visit with Grandma. Sometimes our cousins will be there too.

Picture of cousin Hank, Brother Hal, Sister Oralee, Me & Brothers Harry & Brother Hugh.

Rare picture of all five us kids together at Grandma & Grandpa's house.

It was more fun when our cousins where there playing games.

When we were little we were not allowed to leave the front yard, they lived on a main road & feed trucks ran by all day, we could go out back with an adult. Mom & Grandma would sit at the kitchen table, which was in front of the big window watching us kids in the front yard. It was always fun being at Grandma house. Sometimes we would get to stay all day & have dinner. All us kids would go play games in the front yard. We would play Mother may I, Red Rover, Ring around the rosey & Red light green light. After dark we would play hide & go seek. Once in awhile one of the adults would sneak out and surprise us. We would all run screaming for the house. When we got to be about 6, we had new rules out side fenced front yard.

Stay away from the road
if you go out back make sure you close the gates
watch out for the geese
dont touch the electic fence
stay away from the momma pig & her piglets.
If you take your little brother's keep an eye on them.

I always liked going out back with Grandpa, he treated me like a bigger kid & taught me the rules & showed me things. Answered all my silly questions too.

Grandpa Teter, Sissy & Me 1954

The hardest thing about getting older is admitting these memories are from 50 years ago...LOL

"Just off the Farm"

2011-02-06T10:50:00.000-08:00

I have been kicking this idea around for a while, have had a couple custom orders.

Making a few of my traditional apron out of unbleached muslin with or without embroidered front picture on it, like my granddaughter Abbies apron. Or just you name on it or nothing where you can personlize it yourself. Whats you thought?

Hugs, Grace

My new Embroidery / Sewing Machine

2011-01-23T18:38:00.000-08:00

I am making lots of dish towels with it & aprons too.

Its an Babylock Ellure plus. I love it.

Custom Apron for Abbie

2011-01-22T11:53:00.000-08:00

We made a special Apron for Abigail for Christmas. I embroidered an Irish Setter & her name in Redwork. It turned out really nice. I think she liked it. I know my son Terry did. We made a matching apron for her Aunt Jennifers too. We wanted to thank her for helping Terry take care of Abbie all year.

Passing of a wonderful Lady

2010-06-27T06:22:00.000-07:00

Betty Margret McFee Rozsonits

Oct. 14, 1929 - May 28, 2010

To most of her friends she was Betty Rozsonits, to her 3 step sons she was Rustie.

32 years ago I married her only child Dale Zima. she was "Mom" to me. I was her daughter. I gave her 3 grand sons. Mom always said in this family there is no such words as step or in laws. Nothing changed between us after 1998 when Dale died.

She never prejudged me, always treated me with love & respect.

When I remarried she adopted David too.

She was a wonderful mom & friend.

"they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint" Isaiah 40:29-31

One of Dales favorite pictures of his Biker chick Mom

Abbie & Great Grandma Rustie "Weekend at the Farm - July 5th 2009

First morning on the Farm

2010-02-28T09:35:00.001-08:00

18 hrs old - first walk outside with mom

From the Farm - Triplets

2010-02-28T09:21:00.000-08:00

Triplets all 3 Girls

Our pygmy nanny Babs had triplets 2/27/10 at 2:00 PM.

Mom, Little Harry 2, me 3. & Sissy 4

2010-02-13T07:07:00.000-08:00

Remembering Great Grandma & Family

2010-02-13T06:34:00.000-08:00

August 1959 Manastash - Ellensburg WA

I was born on my great grandma birthday, so was my mom. Grandma lived in Longmont CO. Every spring she would come to Washington state to spend our birthday’s together staying the whole month at her daughter my grandma’s house. Being born in 1879, she had many wonderful stories to share. Traveling by covered wagon, cooking for the Ranch Hands. Being a pioneer daughter, wife and mother. She baked her own bread most of her life. One of my favorite stories was the time my grandma was a baby & got sick. Great Grandpa was away on a cattle drive, Great grandma was home with the kids. The only horse was a wild mustang in the corral. They lived on the ranch & had no other way to town. Great grandma needed to get the baby to the doctor. She wrapped up Grandma tight, put her on the pump house roof. Great Grandma went into the corral, saddled the horse, he bucked around for awhile, she open the gate & as they ran passed the pump house, she reached out & grabbed grandma. That horse ran all the way to town & was broke by the time they got to town. I all ways looked up to her. She was a wonderful patient, loving, determined, strong Lady. Each year she would get all the ladies of the family together for the family project. They would sewing, quilting & crochet Afghans, at the end of her stay each family was given a quilt or afghan. My love for sewing start from my Grandmas example. I can remember sitting under the quilt rack & watching those strong hands work. She never tired, was active in church until her passed away in 1971.

I make my aprons in memory of Grandma, who showed a little girl how to sew.

My Great Grandma

2010-02-12T08:06:00.000-08:00

Great Grandma Elenor Dagle 86 - 1965 Ellensuburg Daily Record newspaper.

Mrs Elenor Dagle 86 of Longmont, Colo who spends her winters here with her daughter Mrs O.W. Teter on Route 1, is shown with some of the may quilts she and her family have made and put together this winter. Altogether, they have produced 11 finished quilts, some tied, some quilted. Working as a group to make the colorful, warm bedding are Mrs. Dagle, Mrs Teter, Mrs Teter's two daughters, Bonnie Heber and Betty Fields and the Teter's daughter in law Louise Teter. Working as a team they supply quilts for all the beds of the big family. Beside making quilts the group also makes beautiful afghans. Mrs Dagle's two other daughters are Mrs Evelyn Teter of Carnation and Mrs Helen Wood of Kent.

Winter of 1965 Great Grandma Dagle, Grandma Teter & Aunt LouLou quilting - Article in the Ellensburg Daily Record. "Fine Art of Quilt Making in Practice" Mrs. Dagle is shown at right with her daughter, Mrs Vivian Teter and her Grandson's wife, Louise Teter as they put the finishing touches on a pretty quilt in the Teter's spacious dining room. The quilt fram is suspended on chairs and rolled up, out of the way when not being worked on.

Abbie is taking Taekwondo

2010-02-12T07:58:00.000-08:00

Abbie in her Dobok (uniform)

Abbie is taking Taekwondo & is loving it. Terry says she really is enjoying it.

You can see that in her face...

The belt colour and any insignia thereon (if any) indicate the student's rank..
In general, the darker the colour, the higher the rank.
Physically, taekwondo develops strength, speed, balance, flexibility, and stamina.

Jaime Johnston's Memorial Service

2010-01-06T19:36:00.000-08:00

Saturday, January 9, 2010 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Emerald Downs

WA Thoroughbred Breeders Assoc.

Morris J. Alhadeff Sales Pavillion

3220 Emerald Downs Drive - Auburn, WA

Join us as we celebrate the life of Jaime Lynn Johnston! We'll have a Memorial Service with an open mic for those who wish to share memories or kind thoughts. Afterwards we'll have a potluck, so bring a dish to share. There is no stove, so please come with your dish prepared or in a crockpot. **A note in getting to the building** Drive north past the main Emerald Downs building until you see Parking Lot 5, you will also see the Morris J. Alhadeff Sales Pavillion.**Anyone sending flowers may use the address provided for the event.

Limited Editon - Jaime's Apron

2009-12-31T22:16:00.000-08:00

In Memory of Jaime Aprons

2009-12-30T08:50:00.000-08:00

Limited Edition - Jaime's Apron

Apron is solid Rust red fabric (Irish Setter)

Embroidered Lavender daisies heart, with “In memory of Jaime” in center of the heart.

Jaime's Apron proceeds go to Abbie & Terry.

2009-12-27T12:39:00.000-08:00

Jaime has been gone for over a week now. Have been thinking about what I can do as a mom & grandma to help my son & granddaughter though this time. Have been thinking about a memorial apron & part of the proceeds go to Terry & Abbie. Not sure if anyone would want one, would be customer orders.
Today my niece Angie asked me if I was going to make a memoral Apron in Jaimes name.
So... I have cut out an apron in Irish Setter Red, will embroider a floral heart with Jaime's name in it. Also thinking that I can find a pretty Calico & call it Jaimes Calico & proceeds to Abbie & Terry's What do you think?

My Daughter in law - Jaime Lynn Johnston

2009-12-18T07:51:00.000-08:00

Jaime Lynn Johnston

Feb 18, 1976 - Dec 15, 2009

Tuesday December 15, 2009 Jaime Lynn Johnston passed away in her sleep. She was 33 years old. A mother to 9 yr old Abigail, wife to my Son Terrance.

She was a daughter, niece and sister & Grandaughter, daughter in law & friend to all she met. Jaime lost her long battle with Leukemia. In June received a stem cell transplant. After complications put on a respirator with an fungis infection. She was an amazing person and was put through so much in this long battle, she will no longer have to be in any pain & whole again.

"they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint" Isaiah 40:29-31

2009-11-15T06:49:00.000-08:00

Have been busy with Family stuff, taking care of farm, working full time from home & sewing.

Just not enough time in a day to get to everything. I let my blog lapse.

I signed on to Face Book to keep track of my Son & daughter in law Jaime better. We started an group there called "Terry Marsh's Family & Friends"

The group was created to support Terry Marsh my Son.

He is husband, lover, best friend, caregiver, hand holder & coach, for his wife Jaime Johnston. His love of his life is still in UW Hospital from complication from her stem cell transplant for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) They have been in Seattle since June, he is living in an apartment close by the hospital. Their goal is to be home by Christmas.

There have been several set backs since the transplant. In October Jaime collapsed had to be hospitalized. This has been one of the hardest things Terry has to deal with. She is still in the hospital right now.

We need to support him, physically, emotionally & spiritually, while he supports Jaime & when he is away from Abbie. He does get away for a day, maybe 2 at the most spending time Abbie. His Father & brother. Have been great going for hikes & road trips.

Terry hates to be away from Jaime long.

Thank you for all you have been doing for my son during this year. It has & is a long road. A bend in the road is not the end of the road...unless you fail to make the turn.

We are making that turn now.

Labor Day Seattle 2009

Our Web site

2009-07-11T23:36:00.000-07:00

We have a Guest Map so I am able to see who visits our website : http://home.earthlink.net/~daveandgrace/

& our Blog.

Thanks for visiting
Dave & Grace

Abbie is in Ellensburg

2009-07-09T09:16:00.000-07:00

It was really a wonderful visit, my Granddaughter is quick to learn & fell right into the rhythm of our little farm. Most of the week she learned how we take care of the animals, safety with the goats & she was able to go as often as she wanted to see the goats.
She held her little bunny (no name yet) as often as she wanted. Papa kept asking if her bunny still had some fur left. LOL. Abbie would just laugh & smile.
We got lots of laughs & smiles all week. Was so nice to get hugs, share information about the animals, answer questions & teacher somethings. Yes, she taught us some too. Just loved having her here.
Sunday the 29 of June we were able to take our grand kids Brandon 18, Matt 9 & Abbie 8 to visit Ellensburg, had lots of fun. Abbie fell in love with Uncle Hugh & Aunt Willie. The asked her if she would like to come stay with them for a week, also an open invitation to stay longer or come back anytime. They are both retired on their 20 acre farm in Ellensburg.

Got up early Sunday July 5, last day of our vacation & last day of Abbie's stay with us. It is an 3 hour drive, got out of the house later than I wanted. Papa & Abbie were having fun with the fireworks last night, they got to bed late. The important thing was Abbie & Papa had fun together. Met my brother & sister in law 1/2 way in Naches. Had lunch, visited then came the time to leave. We all did great no tears.
Abbie was so excited about staying with them. I know a lot had to do with the 2 week old calf.

Last Friday the 3, she has spent most of the day with some of our farm books reading. Asked her what she was doing? She was coping this one point about " How not to spoil your calf" so she can help Uncle Hugh with the new calf while she is there. It took her about 2 hrs but she got it all copied & took it with her. Quite a kid.

Abbie models the girl aprons

2009-07-04T06:56:00.000-07:00

Abbie had fun the other day modeling some of my Girl Aprons. Yes she got a new apron too. LOL

http://home.earthlink.net/~daveandgrace/id17.html

I can remember helping Grandma in the kitchen, I was around 8 yrs old.
She would tie an old flour sack dish towel around me for an apron. It did not have any pocket, She would tuck the spoon in the waist band. I always wanted a real apron with pockets like hers.

I started thinking about our Granddaughter Abbie. She likes to help me in the kitchen when she comes for a visit. She turned eight in November 2008. Now she needs her own apron like her Grandma Grace. I made the girls pattern just the right size for our little kitchen helpers.

Farm Girl Abbie

2009-07-04T06:32:00.000-07:00

This week has been wonderful with Abbie. We all have had so much fun. We have been very busy with the animals & garden. Abbie is officially an "Farm Girl". She has pulled weeds in the garden, Helped build an rabbit hutch, watered & fed the rabbits, goats & chickens all week. She was not too sure about gathered the eggs, but had fun doing it with Grandpa.

Great Grandma Rustie came for a couple days for the 4Th of July. We hate to see the end of our time together end tomorrow. she is a special girl.

Abbie fell in love with a little gray bunny, we will be keeping her here for now. This summer Abbie will be busy visiting family & friends from Washington to California. On Sunday she will be going to Uncle Hugh & Aunt Willie in Ellensburg for a week. She is very excited about the visit. Great Grandma Teter lives in Ellensburg too, she will see here too.

Our Grandkid's Visit

2009-06-27T20:43:00.000-07:00

Matt (9) Brandon (18) & Abbie (8)
Our grandkids came for a visit. Brandon & Matt will be here til Sunday, Abbie is her all week. Tomorrow we are going to Ellensburg to visit Great Grandma Teter. Then will go out to Uncle Hugh & Willies. Abbie & I are really excited about seeing their cute little calf.

Now we know that what keeps him busy all day.

2009-06-27T20:29:00.000-07:00

Little brother & his new heifer

Mom & Hugh Memorial Day Picnic

2009-06-27T20:15:00.000-07:00

My sister in law Willie took a nice picture of Mom and my brother Hugh. They want on an picnic Memorial Day after their visit to the cemetary.

We are excited, Abigail is coming for a visit.

2009-06-13T09:23:00.000-07:00

Jaime & Terry have been dealing with alot of stuff lately.

They asked for some help in taking care of Abbie during the summer when she is out of school & they both are in Seattle. Terry is Jaime's caregiver when she is released from the hospital. With school out for him right now & Abbies ending next friday. They have been over whelmed with response from family & friends to help out. Dave & I both work full time & live 2 1/2 hours away. Last time I saw my granddaugther was at Chirstmas time. We miss her & her parents very much & enjoy our time with them.

Dave & I have the last week of June & 4th of July weekend off. We let them know & asked to spend that time with Abbie.

Recieved note from Terry if we were still available, Abbie would love to come.

I told him yes, yes, yes. so excited to spend some time with her.

Dont let Jaime know, but one of Abbie & my projects is to make Jaime a bright pink (one of her favorite colors) fannel quilt. We will only have 9 days to make it in & I do have to work 2 of those 9 days. But labor of love & spending time with my granddaughter makes it worth every minute. Now if we can just get PaPa Dave to do the cut out for us. Abbie will arrange the blocks & I will teach & sew with Abbie.

I can't wait... We want to go fishing, go to Ellensburg to visit Uncle Hugh, Aunt Wilma & Great Grandma Teter.

Then on the 4th of July, Great Grandma Rustie will be here that weekend for a few days. She does not know it, but she maybe sewing too. LOL

Update on Jaime

2009-06-07T17:41:00.000-07:00

It has been a long 6 months for my son Terry & his girls. Jaime has been in & out of the UW Hospital for treatments.
Tomorrow June 8, at about 2:00 PM she gets her stem cell transplant.

Friends & family have started a group on Facebook for Jaime.
This group has been created to support Jaime Johnston, of WA state, a young mother who has just been admitted to UW Hospital for a stem cell transplant because she has twice gone through Acute Myelocitic Leukemia, or AML. She will be in the hospital for 1 1/2 to two months and then must live close to the hospital for another 3-4 months. We want to support her physically & emotionally. We are also doing fundraising, because insurance will only cover certain things and few of us are ever prepared for a catastrophic lillness. See recent news for two effortshappening right now, and we are working on more.
Contact Info
Email: tjamarsh25@comcast.net
Website:http://www.mijeanirishsetters.com/
Office: MiJean Irish & English Setters & English Cockers
Location:
Auburn, WA

Note from Ginger Kennedy:
Hi everyone,Just a quick note to ask you to continue to send setter zen, prayers and good thoughts to Jaime. Tomorrow, Monday June 8 is the big day for her stem cell transplant. I just talked to her briefly a little bit ago and it sounds like the transplant will be happening aftet 2:00 tomorrow afternoon. Thank you all in advance!

Jaime update

2009-01-24T08:52:00.000-08:00

Someone loaned Jaime a laptop for a couple days. She emailed my facebook yesterday.
She is feeling alittle better now. Waiting for her blood count to go back up. She can't wait to go home.

Jaimer is a fighter

2009-01-15T04:29:00.000-08:00

Talked with Terry & Jen (Jaimes sister).

Monday Jaime got settled in at the hospital and had her first Chemo treatment, Feeling pretty bad. They also had to try 3 times to take bone marrow from her sternum for testing. Jaime is one of the most determined & strongest people I know.

She is a fighter. She is doing OK.

She is in room 7208 at UW hosp.

Her direct phone # is (206) 598-7608...

Thank you for all your prayers.

Terry, Jaime & Abbie

2009-01-09T09:32:00.001-08:00

Today is a numb day. My 2nd son & his little family need your prayers.

I talked with my son Terry last night. His wife Jaime was diagnosed with Leukemia 2 yrs ago. After extreme chemo treatments, she was in remission. Jaime has not been feeling to good lately. They went to the doctor yesterday. To get blood work done. They just found out she is sick again. She will be starting chemo again on Monday Jan. 12. They also stated she will need a stem cell transplant after she is in remission again. Terry & Jaime have been married 10 years they have a wonderful daughter Abbie who is 8, she just had her birthday Nov 29. Jaime will be in the hospital for 30 days for her chemo treatment. I talked with them last night. This knocked them both on their backsides. They were hoping remission would be for a longer period. She sounded very positive but needing our prayers & faith.

Hugs, Grace

New aprons added to my website

2009-01-08T06:04:00.000-08:00

New aprons

I - 5 is Closed - 2009 Flood

2009-01-08T03:59:00.000-08:00

It's still rain in the Pacific NorthWest Washington State.
The exit to our place off I -5 is closed. Most road are. I am not making to work today.

I-5 in both directions from MP 68.00 after The Park Road Overpass to MP 88.00 before Lewis Thurston County Line since 5:55 PM, 01/07/09 until further notice due to floodingFrom milepost 68 to milepost 89

New project wall hanging "Home"

2009-01-04T18:50:00.001-08:00

I started an new quilting project last week. "Home".

I want to add one more border then will start hand quilting.

It measures 25" x 25" in this picture.

Our Farm Kids

2009-01-04T07:41:00.000-08:00

5 of our 8 Pygmy Kids (goats) Blossom is our smallest goat (Gray)
Wesley (tan) Babbs our Herd Queen. (lt carmel) Charlotte (Black) and Cody 7 months old