BEREZAY FAMILY REUNION 2026

Tony and I drove up to Cascade, Friday afternoon. We couldn't check into our hotel until 4PM so we drove to McCall to eat lunch at

 MY FATHER'S PLACE. Mmmmmm, it was good! We then drove to Donnelly to see the old cabins. I guess the big one is being used for an Air B&B.

Someone was there.

The old one across the street still looks good. 

Someone built a Mansion next to the cabin on the water. WOW!!  It is beautiful. It makes the main cabin look small. It was fun to drive in and see them. We then drove back to Cascade and got checked into the BIRCH GLENN. It was ok but the bed had much to be desired. We got our things put away and then went to the Water's Edge campground and started visiting with those who made it.

Tyson and Conner (Artha's son's) were there and one of Tyson's boys. 

My cousin Connie and her husband Dave. The last I knew, she was in Harriman Utah but since she married Dave, they live in Blackfoot.

Karissa and JJ  (Karissa is Connie's daughter) and JJ is Karissa's.

Daniel and Wendy 

Kathy and John Stein

Janice Berezay with her daughter Dacia . Then Dacia's son and daughter and Cody's boy 

Janet and her 2 grandson's

Dacia and her daughter

Jill and Heather (Heather is my cousin Maxine's daughter)

Debbie with one of Heather's daughter and Bella who is Karissa's daughter

My cousin Bonitta and her nephew, Conner and his wife. Friday night, we had Sloppy Joe's with all the salads, chips, and desserts. Then we all played BINGO. It was a great way to get everyone involved. They had a bunch of prizes and Tony and I each won twice. He got 3 bottles of Portland Ketchup and a bag of Root beer popcorn. I got a a set of glasses for hot or cold drinks and a clear BSU bag. It was fun. We went back to our hotel late in the evening. We woke up to thunder and some rain but by the time we got to the campground, things were cleared up.

There was a CORNHOLE tournament. Tony and Cody won last year and they were in it to win again.  

It was fun to watch. They had four sets of cornhole stations set up and there was a bunch playing.

Scott and Cody won 1st place for the 2nd year in a row.

Dacia's kids came in 2nd and they said it was the 1st time they'd played. Scott and Cody might be in for a hard win next year. lol

I did an AI picture for the winners' 

Jerry posed real nice for me

Jonathan, Julie and Tom Watson showed. They live in Cascade and it was great to see them.  Tony and I took a walk down the path that run's along the river. We wanted to go as far as the rapids, and we were surprised to find some of our family already there.

The kids were going over the falls in the tubes that they won at 

the BINGO night.

Scott went over in the BIG RUBBER DUCK but got flipped off it. 

Dacia's daughter was able to ride it all the way through. 

She was amazing. It was a lot of fun! Tony and I walked back to the campground (got our 10,000 steps for the day) The kids all drove to the location. We didn't know that was possible but we needed the walk anyway. 

When we got back to the pavillion, my cousin Robert, who lives in Hawaii, showed up with his wife Michelle. They had these three kids with them and I'm not sure if they were friends or theirs. I'm so bad. 

We got the cards out and were playing GOLF with Scotlyn and Porter. That was fun.

From the left:  Janice, Tom, Julie, Jonathan, Dale, Pam and Troy

Robert and a friend from Hawaii

Scott went to visit with Julie, Tom and Christian and his son

Dale was there as well so I got a picture from the other end of the table so I could get him in the picture.

Daniel and Wendy

The program Saturday night was fun. Scott came up with a speed dating event at a NERD CON. He and Jill were Ghostbuster character's, and Scotlyn and Porter wer Pokemon characters. I was the announcer. It was fun.

Three of Tom Watson's granddaughter's sang. Tyson was the host for the evening. The girls were good.

The Ghostbuster and Slimer

Pokemon and can't remember the name of which character Porter was. They were cute together.

Michelle did her "CHUBBY" routine but she had Bella sit on her lap and she did it with her.  Tyson and his youngest, Bennett, held the mic. There were more participants but I didn't get any more pics.

Sunday morning we went to church in Cascade and then came back to the pavillion for a report on our families and a Testimony meeting. We then ate walking taco's.  There was a family meeting and next year, the Vern Berezay's family is in charge. That means me and Scott. We are hoping to have a good one.

IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION!

 It will be the 80th reunion so Scott has named it BEREZ80. I've already got some idea's for gifts for the BINGO game. lol  It was a great weekend.

GOD IS GOOD

READY FOR CASCADE

Last night, Tony and I started watching a series on ANGEL  called THE WAYFINDERS. It's more of a young adult series but still pretty entertaining.  After we finished the 1st few episodes, I got on AI and made a couple of pictures! lol

I sent this one to Pat this morning and told her I was on my way over on my dragon to pick her up to go walking.  She gets as big a kick outta these as I do  making them!!

Phillip is always putting AI pictures on his blog, so I made this one for Tony and him. 

LOVE THOSE EARS!!  lol

After our walk this morning, we came home and ate quickly. Then I made a loaf of banana bread for the reunion.

Guess I'll take it and some chips to the reunion to share. Since were staying in a hotel and have no way to cook  so I've got to take easy things that will pack well. 

Tony got his puzzle onto a piece of cardboard and I modge podged it for him. I've got another coat to go but am waiting till it's good and dry.  I got a new set of dies so I wanted to try them out. They are arched and several sizes. I went upstairs and cut all the pieces I needed for 3 cards and then came down to do my gluing while watching TV with Tony.

Then I went up and cut out the "Just Be You" sentiment to put on the front. I also put a "It's your day" in the middle.

They are a bit heavy so if they were sent in the mail, I'm sure I'd have to put two stamps on them. Might just have to save these for local people so I can just hand it to them. lol

There are white pages on the back to write on.

I'm happy with them.

Tony took his mother to the store after we ate lunch. She just won't let it go about her keys to her car. She texted Tony when we got home from the gym and said she wanted a set of keys, then she sent him a text and said it again. Then she called him and again, he went over the reasons why we don't want her to drive and said it is not because we don't trust you but we want you to be safe because we love you. She called him again and said she was thinking of buying a motorized scooter so she could go places. we can't win. HENCE, the trip  to the store. It came up again when he took her but he showed her how busy the traffic is now in hopes she will get the picture. 

We went to visit a new sister in the ward and her two children who are in Primary. The kids are cute and will make a great addition to our small Primary. It's so hot out!! We came home and showered and are ready for bed. We'll go to the gym in the morning and then head to Cascade when we get home.

Putting some dog die cuts together while we watch a little TV to unwind.

GOD IS GOOD!~

MONDAY, YARD WORK , TUESDAY, TEMPLE & CRAFTING

Seems like Monday comes around often. lol I wanted to mow early as it has been so hot lately. We got up and went right outside. I got the front mowed as Tony dug weeds and then edged.

Took some pictures of my potted plants before I started mowing the back yard. The Tiger lilies are blooming good now. 

The African daisy from Isabel is getting big. However, something (maybe a squirrel) broke one of the stems which I wasn't happy about. Grrrrr,  The yard looked pretty good when Tony and I finished. I met our new neighbor who moved into Aunt Joyce's home. Her name is Sidney but she just wants to be called Sid. They seem to be about our age. We'll have to have them over for dinner and games with the Jarretts. Nice people.

Once we finished, we went to the gym to walk. Got there about 9 so it was still fairly early. When I got home, Tony sat down to watch some WALKER, TEXAS RANGER. I decided to go upstairs and work on some cards for my entertainment. lol

I wanted to use up scraps, so I made these four and then I ran them through my embossing machine. I rather like them. Later in the day, I went down to relax and Tony turned on a show on ANGEL GUILD. We watched a British show called SEEKING PERSEPHONE. It was soooo good! I think it was 4 episodes and we watched them all.

A picture came up on my phone of me and my daughters at McCall when we had a family reunion there. I decided to AI it and make us models on a runway. They got the girls right on! I guess they got me right too. lol  I'm fat!!  

So then I told it to make me skinny and now I'm thinner than Traci!!  IF ONLY!! lol

Traci said I'm giving the app way too much attention. I know I am but it's so much fun. I can't quit. I never looked so good!

I made one more card before going to bed. 

Tuesday morning, we picked up Lynn and went to the temple. We did one endowment and then we did an hour of sealings. We left at 1:30, dropped Lynn off and then went home to change.  Kevin and Jan Poulson picked us up at 3 to go to dinner and a movie. We went to SMOKEY MOUNTAIN PIZZA  to eat and visit. Then we went to the movie, YOUNG WASHINGTON. Yeah, we'd already seen it but they hadn't and we were game to see it a 2nd time. It's that good! 

So when we got home, I had to make Tony and I as Colonials.  lol

When I finished, it said they could put us at a dance. 

So, I said "Go for it!" lol  This is the only dancing Tony and I do.  We had a fun evening with our friends  and look forward to doing it again. 

Wednesday, (today) we got up and picked up Lynn and went to the gym.  We had the discussion about her keys to her car...AGAIN!  She just doesn't understand why we won't let her drive.  It gets so frustrating because she doesn't remember getting lost, or getting in accidents. She just gets angry with us and tries to put us on a guilt trip by saying she could die if she gets ill and can't take herself to the ER. We've told her over and over that if we weren't around she could call 911 and we've also made her a list of people in the ward she could call but nothing satisfies her. We took her to the eye doctor to get her lenses put in the new frames, she ordered and then took her home. I'm doing laundry and making more cards.

Tony finished his puzzle that Colby and Cindy gave him for his birthday.  It's pretty cool.

I cut up more scraps and worked on cards while doing laundry.

I got another four done and some more scraps gone. 

Now, it's time to make lunch and fold clothes. It's a good day!