Grandma Sonja's Stuff: 8/1/10

Friday, August 6, 2010

Dresden LDS Branch Photo.

Here amongst my pictures collected from my dad and other relatives, I find this picture of the Dresden Branch. It must be around 1951, maybe. My parents, grandmother and Tante (Aunt) Ruth are in the back about 3 rows from the door and kind of in the middle. Don't know who the others are in the photo, but perhaps someday someone will be looking for earlier Dresden LDS history and find themselves in this photo. If so, would love to hear from ya!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Signs of Summer

It's hot, that's a sign, of course, but I remember summer as a young girl in California and everyday after school was out, the ice cream truck was there at the bus stop to greet us as we got off the bus. We would dig in our pockets and find the money for the choice of the day. I usually got a drumstick or 50/50 bar, which was 1/2 vanilla ice cream and 1/2 orange sherbet. And this was our "routine". Tonight on my daily walk, guess what I saw! The ice cream man! Hadn't seen one in ages. But there he was in the same looking truck and the same music playing loudly to get the children's attention. (Probably the same man, but wait, he would probably be dead by now, right?) Well, he got my attention and it made me hungry, although I was walking for exercise, not to find some ice cream. Luckily I have no money with me as I walk, otherwise I may have gained all the calories back that I was trying to lose by my walk. Remind me to put a buck or two in my pocket tomorrow. Did I really say that??? Shame on me! I have to save my extra calories for my pierogis in Poland in a couple of weeks and my Polish Italian Ice Cream. There are just some things I can't do without! I will be thinking about you as I enjoy them. MMMMMM!

I will try to post my "Pilgrimage to Poland" as regularly as I can get internet connections. So keep watching From Aug. 19-Sep 5.

Till later!

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Grayson's Big Day!

Today was Grayson's blessing Day.

Here he is with his parents, Jamie and Jake.

And here is the gang after the fact at Jamie's house to have a little grub. Greatgrandma is holding Grayson.

The food looks and tastes wonderful.

The kids eat outside, saving lots of clean-up!

The Guest of Honor enjoys the festivities in his own way!

The proud parents with their little son.

Jay, me and little Grayson

Father and Son.

The group picture didn't happen...Maybe for the next big family gathering...hmmm when will that be? Maybe when Breck gets baptized!

A Little About Tyson Jacob

Tyson is a happy 9 year old with lots of talents and abilities. He knew the names of all the planets when he was just about 18 months old. He started talking at such an early age it was incredible. He seems to like basketball more than any sport and also enjoys baseball. He will start 4th grade in the fall of 2010. He has already traveled alot with me for his young years, to southern Utah, Texas, Germany and Switzerland. He is a real thinker and enjoys spending time with his grandpa Spencer, shooting, fly tying, golf and fishing.

A Little About Brecklyn Brianne

Brecklyn is the only girl in the family and so she has a special place in my heart. She is a pretty "Tiny Dancer" just like her mom always was. She is starting kindergarten in the fall of 2010 and just can't wait. She loves to go walking with grandma Sonja and never says no when I want to walk just a little farther. She makes friends easily and even makes friends at places such as the McDonald's playground. She has received several trophies at her dance performance competitions where her group seems to always get 1st place.

A Little About Logan Spencer

Logan is going to be in Pre-school in the fall of 2010. He is a very active 4 year boy. He enjoys soccer, just like his dad and basketball, just like his big brother, Ty. He and Ty are not at all alike and look and act totally different. It is hard to believe that they are brothers! Logan loves to play in the sandpile as my blog shows and doesn't think fishing is such a great sport. Afterall, why should it take so long just for one measly little fish? He learned to ride his bicycle at age 3 and loves to be grandpa's little buddy.

A Little About Grayson

He's here, born June 30-, on his great-grandmother's birthday. That makes him super special. 7 lbs. 3 oz. 18 1/2 inches. He's a little guy, blonde and sweet. He is definitely a "Momma's boy" and will only allow others to hold him for a very short time. Then he lets you know he is very unhappy. But I am sure this will change eventually and he will find out other people are fun and interesting too. We love this little guy and look forward to see what he thinks about his very first Christmas!