PREPARING FOR ANOTHER TRIP

It's been a busy week since we returned from Cascade and the family reunion. Monday, we got up to mow the lawn, edge and pick weeds. Then we went to the gym. It was good to see Pat and catch up. We sure enjoy her company. She's such a good friend. Luv her! When we got home from the gym, I did the laundry and sat down to make a list of things to take to Bear Lake. We are all bringing stuff so we should have plenty to eat. lol  We went to bed Monday night and I was tired. We decided to go to the gym, Tuesday morning and then go to the temple at noon. Lynn went with us to both and she was extra tired when we finished. We stopped at Panda Express on our way home and had lunch. Mom's favorite place to eat. lol Wednesday, same thing.....gym and then we went to Walmart to get some Rice Chex and hydra cortisone, for Lynn. She didn't go with us to the gym on Wednesday so picked it up for her.

I FOUND THIS!!!  I'm so excited!! Gonna take it on the trip.

Can't wait to watch it again! When we got home, I made a big pan of Mac & Cheese for the trip, and then froze it. Then I made a batch of chocolate chip cookies, rolled them into balls and placed them on a cookie sheet and froze them.  I also got sausages at Walmart and will take a couple of packages of bacon. I also packed pancake mix and 3 boxes of hashbrowns. Today, Lynn went with us again to the gym. Pat and I walked and talked. She is happy we get to go to Bear Lake but unhappy she'll be alone all week. lol  After breakfast, I made another batch of chocolate chip cookies (without nuts this time) and filled up the big cookie sheet and froze them again. Then I made two pans of peanut butter rice krispie bars with chocolate on top. 

I have 2 of these smaller pan's with lids that were just perfect. The cookies are in the BIG pan with a lid. 

I had Tony bring in our coolers so they can come to room temperature and then I've been filling up boxes with food that doesn't need to be kept cold. Chips, salsa, potatoes, Rice A Roni, hash browns etc. Then I packed my suitcase and will do a little laundry tomorrow. Have other things to take care of.

I got little Evelyn's birthday gift taken care of. She turns one in August so we got her a cute outfit. 

Then I got 3 birthday cards done for three special grandsons'. And then I made a box and filled it with cards and envelopes for Jill's 50th birthday. Will need to get it over to her soon as she is leaving for Pittsburg for work. Hope I'm not too late.  It's been a busy week so far but I think I'm on top of it. Looking forward to the trip.

GOD IS GOOD!

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!~