HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday

Tommy Nelson Thomas

September 3, 1943

we miss you

very much!!

Happy Birthday LindaVan

August 11, 2009


Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Dear Linda
Happy Birthday to you

Love, Susie aka: Ethel:):)

ps

Sorry the photo is Uncle Freddie, Auntie Margaret (my father's sister), Jack. Richie, Gayle and Andrea Freeman

susie

One of my favorite photo's

Hello All:

This is one of my favorite photo's so I wanted to share with everyone.

Love, Susie

Laurie, You Go Girl

CONGRATULATIONS!! That is too sweet. Hope you get the big one
Love, Aunt Joycie

HOT NEWS! Tammy Moore (Pruitt)

We are moving again....this time we are going to be in Guam for possibly the next 3 or 4 years. The military is extending over sea's duty to save money. It is cheaper for them to keep everyone where they are then bring in new people that have to be trained. We will eventually move back to Rigby,Idaho as we love this little town and the wonderful, generous, patriotic people who live here....not to mention my Brother Jim and his Family. I will try to post pics and stories of our adventures along the way...please keep in touch ( we will ) and keep us in your prayers...Love You All.........Tammy

Congratulations to Laurie Trondle

Congratulations to Laurie Trondle on being Selected as the District Winner for the weekly Associate Excellence Award for Home Depot.

Hope you win the grand prize. Let us know.

Jack

Jack's Quick Tomato Sauce Recipe

Quick Tomato Sauce recipe ( Yumm, great taste and easy to fix)

4 to 6 servings

a. 2 t unsalted butter

a. 1/4 cup grated onion

a. 1/4 t dried oregano

a. 1/4 to 1/2 t salt

b. 2-4 med garlic cloves, minced or pressed

c. 1 Can (28 oz ) oz crushed tomato, (try to find Muir Glen or premium brand, so much better) Or best of all,fresh tomatoes

c. 1/4 t sugar

d. 2 t coarsely chopped fresh basil

d. 1 T extra virgin olive oil

Heat butter in sauce pan, when melted, add ingredients a., stir and cook until onion golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Add ingredients b., cook for about 30 seconds

Stir in ingredients c. increase heat to high, bring to boil, then reduce to simmer until thickened slightly.

Off heat add ingredients d., season with s and p, serve over your favorite pasta. ( Mine is wheat angel hair)

From the kitchen of Jack freeman, Huntington Beach, CA June 22, 2009

Nelson Cuddy-Family Tree

1920 United States Federal Census
about Nelson Cuddy

Name: Nelson Cuddy Home in 1920: St Louis Ward 27, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri Age: 21 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1899 Birthplace: Missouri Relation to Head of House: Son Father's Birth Place: Ohio Mother's Name: Frances Mother's Birth Place: Missouri Marital Status: Single Race: White Sex: Male Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 643 Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Frances Cuddy 50 Helen Thomas 25 Vanice Thomas 6 Margaret Thomas 5 Nelson Thomas 4 Nelson Cuddy 21

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Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: St Louis Ward 27, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll T625_958; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 551; Image: 643.

Source Information:

Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA.

Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 on roll 323 (Chicago City. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1920. T625, 2,076 rolls.

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This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, the Fourteenth Census of the United States. It includes all states and territories, as well as Military and Naval Forces, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Panama Canal Zone. The census provides many details about individuals and families including: name, gender, age, birthplace, year of immigration, mother tongue, and parents’ birthplaces. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1920 Federal Census. Learn more...

Congratulations to Laurie Trondle on being Selected as the District Winner for the weekly Associate Excellence Award for Home Depot.

Hope you win the grand prize. Let us know.

Jack

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Quick Tomato Sauce recipe ( Yumm, great taste and easy to fix)

4 to 6 servings

a. 2 t unsalted butter

a. 1/4 cup grated onion

a. 1/4 t dried oregano

a. 1/4 to 1/2 t salt

b. 2-4 med garlic cloves, minced or pressed

c. 1 Can (28 oz ) oz crushed tomato, (try to find Muir Glen or premium brand, so much better) Or best of all,fresh tomatoes

c. 1/4 t sugar

d. 2 t coarsely chopped fresh basil

d. 1 T extra virgin olive oil

Heat butter in sauce pan, when melted, add ingredients a., stir and cook until onion golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Add ingredients b., cook for about 30 seconds

Stir in ingredients c. increase heat to high, bring to boil, then reduce to simmer until thickened slightly.

Off heat add ingredients d., season with s and p, serve over your favorite pasta. ( Mine is wheat angel hair)

From the kitchen of Jack freeman, Huntington Beach, CA June 22, 2009

love a challenge

Saw this on tv and looked it up on the Internet. Paula Deen's Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps



Ingredients:

1 (1 pound) package sliced bacon

1 1/4 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)

2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar

2 tablespoon chili powder



Preheat oven to 350. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Cut each bacon slice into thirds. Wrap each chicken cube with bacon and secure with a wooden pick. Stir together brown sugar and chili powder. Dredge wrapped chicken in mixture. Coat a rack and broiler pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken on rack in broiler pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes until bacon is crisp.



12-15 appetizer servings



Tired of BLTs...try this



8 slices multigrain bread 1/4 cup apricot preserves

8 oz. sliced deli ham 1 round (8oz) Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into four

slices

3 Tbsp. butter, softened



Spread four bread slices with half of preserves. Layer with hand and cheese. Spread remaining bread with remaining preserves. Place on top. Butter outsides of sandwiches.

In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until bread is lightly browned and cheese is melted.



Chinese country-style pork ribs

4 lbs. bone-in country style pork ribs (1-1/2 in thick) 1/2 cup water

1 Tbsp. Liquid-Smoke, optional 1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 cup chili sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce

2 Tbsp. honey 1/8 tsp. cayenne paper



Place the ribs, water, Liquid smoke if desired and onion powder in a 3-qt. microwave safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduced heat: simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain ribs. Grill ribs, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned, basting with sauce and turning occasionally.

Lindas's Challenge.

Does anyone notice that every time any of us Sumner's post a recipe it is always famous... hahaha. Why doesn't anyone else post a recipe? Come on, I am looking for more good recipes. Bring it on.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LAURIE

Lets all congratulate Laurie Trondle on being Selected as the District Winner for the weekly Associate Excellence Award for Home Depot.. yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!cheer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She received a congrats letter from the Regional Vice President and the District Manager. She got 6 Merit badges within a week and will get $100.00.. Keep your fingers crossed for the drawing of $2500.00 for the weekly winners.
So if you want outstanding service go to Home Depot in Chico and hunt up our Star family member.

The big one!!

Had a wonderful Memorial Day. Went to the park with Shane, Kathy, Becka, Sparky and friend Chris & his dog. The park has a lake and we went fishing:) Kathy got the big one...teehee We had a bar-be-que..was a fun & very relaxing evening. (actually had to work most of the day)

What did everyone else do???

Susan

Linda's Famous Taco Recipe.

OK, Everyone, here it is, my taco recipe:

1 lb. of Hamburger
1/2 chopped onion
garlic powder
dried onions
ground cumin
1 packet of Sazon Goya (If you cannot find this in your grocery store, I have the address of where to order them. I love them.
a dash of Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
natures seasoning
sometimes I put chopped green onion or a small can of mild green chilies
lettuce, tomatoes, and chopped onions


Now the Hubbards all love Velveta cheese (I know I didn't spell it right, but neither did my spell checker)
The rest of us use regular cheese most of the time but we use both.

If this was just a joke Jack try it, it is good.

Memorial Time

Hello all: Just a reminder...
The Memorial for Tommy N. Thomas will be held on July 11, 2009 at the Long Beach park starting at 1:00pm.

Thanks,
Susan

Something I didn't know

Hello All: Today I went to Safeway at Lunch and donated to The American Legion Auxiliary for a red crepe paper poppy. The women handed me a peice of paper explaining the poppy so I thought I would share it with you.

The red crepe paper poppy, replica of the Flanders Poppy, was officially adopted in 1921 as the Memorial Flower of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. Through the years it has become the symbol of the dead - their memorial flower.
The rec crepe paper poppy is hand-made exclusively but hospitalized veterans of World Wars, Korean Was, Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon and Panama conflicts, and the PersianGulf War. It is made of paper to give the veteran a maximum amount of work and income. IN MANY CASES THE INCOME DERIVED FROM THIS SOURCE CONSTITUTES THE ONLY INCOME OF THAT HOSPITALIZED VETERAN.
Each year volunteer works, members of the American Legion Auxiliary, offer these poppies to the public, to be worn by them on Memorial Day, so that they may pay tribute to the Nation's honored war dead.
All contributions made by the public are used by the American Legion Auxiliary exclusively for the welfare of the needy veterans and their families throughout the state of California.

So if you see someone offering the red crepe paper poppy please pick one up.

Thanks, Susan G. Thomas

Freeman Family Birthdays

Freeman family birthday list 41305 / 2009
Grandma Helen Family
	/
Margaret and Fred Freeman
	Column 1		Column 2		Column 3
	Andrea Wastaferro 12/22
			Christine Wastaferro 9/14
			Michelle Wastaferro Theobald 3/25
			Tyler Theobald 9/22
	Gayle Moran 5/28
			Mindy Hoppis 2/6
			Eddie Hoppis 2/6
					RJ Brownfield 1/25
			Judy Moran 4/23
					Kenna Moran 8/31
			Jody Vanpraag 4/23
			Eric Vanpraag 1/3
	Jack Freeman 11/3
	Janet freeman 9/20
			Fred Freeman 4/8
			Jerri Freeman 6/4
					Melonie McCook 6/12
					Lauren freeman 8/22
					Brent freeman 4/1
					Kyle freeman 9/13
			Debbie Freeman 9/4
					Nicole Gnegy 7/10
					Cherise Gnegy 12/18
	Ruth Freeman 8/5
			Karen Cicone 11/12
			Bob Cicone 6/11
					Delaney Cicone 8/29
					Sadie Cicone 8/31
			Rick Freeman 8/3
					Amber Freeman 2/12
					Grant Freeman 6/17
			Steven Freeman 9/16
					Nolan Freeman 8/23
					Whisper Bixby 3/21
Column 1 Kids and spouse’s of Margaret and Fred Freeman
Column 2 Grandkids and spouse’s of Margaret and Fred Freeman
Column 3 Great Grandkids of Margaret and Fred freeman

Joey Sumner's Famous Secret Fideo

1 Bag Fideo Noodles

2 7oz. cans of El Pato Mexican tomato sauce

1 small onion chopped

2 fresh tomatoes chopped

1 cube chicken bullion

1 cup hot water

Brown noodles in small amount of oil. put chicken bullion in hot water and add to noodles. add rest of ingr. Let simmer 15 min. and then let sit 15 more min. to let flavors mingle. yummy

New hair

Hi All: Just wanted to share my new look with you.

Susan/Mom

Gold Nugget Days in Paradise

Hello All: Kathy (my daughter-in-law), Becka (my granddaughter) and our friend Ginny went to the Parade a week ago. The Parade was dedicated to the firemen, police and volunteers that fought our fires last year.. It was fun but very cold in the shade. Afterward we went to the craft faire. Laurie and Debbie hit the faire and not the Parade after having Breakfast out.

Susie

Linda's Sweet & Sour Sauce

Sweet & Sour Sauce:

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup vinegar
1 cup crushed pineapple
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teas. salt
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green peppers
1 small jar pimentoes chopped
3 garlic buttons crushed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Put all ingre. in kettle and cook till veggies are tender. Then thicken with 4 Tablespoons cornstarch thinned in cold water then pour into kettle. Then add meat balls, pork, chicken or any kind of meat. I even add those small little hot dogs once. If you like more recipes just let me know. Van

The Vacationing Hubbard's

Up on a mountain, looking over Boulder Bay. The weather was perfect for our hike. Jamilee has red hair, Ally is in the middle, and Hanna on the end. Our dog, Emma, climbed up the mountain with us. This was not a little hill. It was the mountain range between the lake and the Las Vegas valley floor.
We went out to the East mountains of the Las Vegas valley to see if we could find the wild horses. Lot of fun, but, no luck.


We went visited the LDS temple in Las Vegas. It was both beautiful and incredible.

We stayed in Henderson, NV for several days. No we did not hit the stip. Anyway, we watched movies, played games, went hiking, swimming, and we were able to travel South to see mom--Linda Sumner. It was a relaxing and enjoyable time with our girls.

Sam & Linda Sumner

Sam and Linda Sumner, Easter weekend. "Life is good."

P.S. We had just finished off mom's famous tacos--man are they the beeeeeeeeeeest!

Joey Sumner

Joey Sumner, Linda and Sam's Son, enjoying the weather this Easter holiday. He is doing great, building houses, running a business and enjoying the excellent area for dirt biking.

Happy Easter

Wishing all my family a very Happy Easter and many blessings!!
Enjoy..
Love, Susan/Mom/Grandma/Aunt/Sister/Cousin

April Senior Brunch

The April Senior brunch was held at Gayle's home in Fountian Valley on April 4, 2009.
The ongoing event was co-sponsored by Gayle and Andi.
Attendees included Andi, Jack, Janet, Ruth, and Gaylei.
Morning liquid refreshments were soda, water and bloody mary's.
The lunch outstanding and included a special chicken tostada, with all kinds of salad's and toppings.
Desert followed and it was fried (low cal) mexican donut, served with green tea.

Mark your Calendars

Hello All: I have mailed almost all of the Memorial/Reunion post cards. If you know someone I missed please send me an e-mail. SThomasC21@aol.com..

Here is a reminder.

Susan G. Thomas

Debbie Freeman & Daughters Nicole & Cherise

Nelson Thomas Sr had 2 sisters, one was Margaret. In 1937 Margaret married Fred Freeman and had 2 daughters ( Andi and Gayle) and 2 son's (Jack and Richard)
The girl in the middle is Debbie Freeman, one of Jacks children. Her two daughters are at her side. On her left side in Nicole Gnegy and on her right is Cherise Gnegy.
Debbie lives in Fountain Valley, CA and is a Real Estate Sales Person and consultant, Nicole, she graduated from USC in 2007, lives in Huntington Beach, CA and is in direct sales: Cherise lives in Santa Barbara, CA and is graduating in June 2009 from UC Santa Barbara.

Grandma Helen

The Common Matriarch of the Thomas, Freeman and McCulloch family branches. Perhaps we should call this the Grandma Helen Family Blog? Let us know what you think. You can email your thoughts directly to jameshubbard1@msn.com.

Submitted by Susan & James

Debbie Webb's birthday

I'm not gonna make a fool of myself and sing like Aunt Susie, I already did that in the text to you earlier. But I will say when you get your stitches out and can go out for a terrific meal (that you don't have to cook) make him pay!! :-) HAPPY BIRTHDAY
When do we get to see the photo of Roxy bug with her easter dress on??
love, auntie j

TAX TIME

I really, really hate April 15. Seldom are we ready and usually get an extension until about October. Speaking of taxes, I came across this article and wanted to share with everybody.
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/HomeMortgageSavings/6AuditRedFlags.aspx

One of the suggestions is "Keep your mouth shut!"
You've got a big mouth
Never brag about how you put one over on the IRS.
Internal Revenue Service whistle-blowers can earn rewards of 15% to 30% of the additional tax collected, including fines, penalties and interest. Scofflaws can be reported by filing Form 211 (.pdf file) or calling the IRS hotline at 1-800-829-0433.

Hey Thanks Jamie for posting...love the photo's.

turn the sound up so you can hear me sing....NOT

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Uncle Sam
Happy Birthday to you

love, aunt susie

Ally's 16th Birthday

Ally's 16th birthday. She had school, violin and ballet lessons on her birthday. Yes, the other two are Jan and me. By the way, Ally turned 16 last month. She is now dating and having fun with this new aspect of her life. So far, so good. James-DAD
P.S. One date was 15 minutes late in getting her home, around 11:15PM-- we live 30 minutes outside of the city. He had to drop off a friends date, so that both guys could drop Ally off. I love the concept of group dating and no one on one stuff. Anyway, the date called me to inform me of the situation. Ally, later said he was scared to death I would kill him. The boys these days are so perceptive. :o)

Ally Hubbard Prom Night

Ally, just coming home from the 2009 Weber High School Prom. I think Jan, her mother, had as much fun as Ally in getting ready for this night. However, somethings never change. Ally, is as modest as they get. She never wares a dress without pants or knee-high shorts underneath. I had a picture to share everyone, but, for whatever the reason, it will not load. If I can figure it out, I will post it later.

Posted by James-Utah

Linda's Famous "Spaghetti Recipe"

OK Everyone. Finally, here it is, my mother's spaghetti recipe. We were trying to see if we could find a picture--no such luck. If you haven't tried this, I highly recommend it. Bon Appétit! James-Utah

Spaghetti Recipe
1 pound of dry spaghetti- cook as directed on package
1/4 bell pepper chopped small- can use more or less if you want to
approx. 5 green onions (chopped with green part)
1 small can of sliced olives
1/4 cucumber sliced and then cut in half
1 tomato, cut in small pieces
1 stalk of celery cut up small
1 envelope of Good Seasoning Italian dressing, made as directed on package. I have made it in a hurry and used the dressing from a bottle you buy from the store but I like the Good Seasoning better

Make the dressing first and put it in the refrigerator to help it mix. Cook spaghetti and rinse in cold water. Cut up all of the other ingred. and put all in bowl and mix. Add just enough dressing to cover. Right before serving check dressing and add more if need. I usually need to add more as the spaghetti sucks it up. don't add to much dressing as you just want to flavor it not let it swim in it. I you want to add more or less or the veggies you can do so.

Submitted by Linda Sumner

HELLO..HELLO...HELLO.... Where is everyone.???? I seem to be the only one putting things on the blog...we need to support all James hard work???
Looking forward to hearing from you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Susan G. Thomas

Dancing away

Here's my new granddaughter Becka (on the right in both photo's) performing at the 5th grade Talent Show. This was the first time on stage for Becka and she did an outstanding dance performance.

Grandma Susan G. Thomas

Energy Crisis

This is Grandpa Thomas helping the Energy Crisis one year. He sent this photo with his Christmas cards. Another example of his sense of humor....

His favorite daughter Susan teehee

ps Did I tell you about the time I made a T-Shirt with my picture on it with the words Favorite Daughter....hahahaha true story...

Roxy

This is Roxy Bug now; living large with Grandma Debbie and Poppa Rick. I'm in my Halloween Costume....can you guess what I am??

hee hee Roxy

Roxy

This is Roxy Bug hitten the road to Vegas in search of her momma Dawneen. 07/08

Submitted for Debbie Webb by Sparky's grandma...

Johnny, Michlle & Evan

This is our grandson Johnny and his wife Michelle and their baby Evan. He is 5 months old and a very happy baby.

Submitted by Linda Sumner

Laura at Grandma's House

Laura is the second child of Linda Sumner. She has a very kind heart and loves animals. She is also a very up-beat type person. Laura always has a smile on her face--ask anyone who knows her.

Joyce's Table

Almost finished with the counter top in my kitchen. I'm so sick of it! Wish I had just tiled it and got it done. Anyway I took a break from that and did a couple of these....

Submitted by Joyce

For some reason I can not post a comment at this time. I do want to say that I think the 3 year old boy is Jack Freeman???

Am I right.

Love, Susan

Who Is This?

Who is this?
The photo was taken when the boy was about 3 years old. He is a son or cousin or shirt tail relative of the Thomas family and very proud of the curly hair. Please submit your ideas below in the form of a comment.

Submitted by "Anonymous"

Charlie an Ramalia Wedding Pic

This was listed as a draft. I thought people would be interested in seeing it, so I decided to post it. Enjoy, James-Utah

You are the man. Welcome to "your" family's blog. By the way, can you email me the email addresses of your three kids. Thanks, James-801-628-5687

P.S. Go ahead and delete these comments. I just noticed the "draft" and decided to inquire. One more thing, please label your posts. In this way, you will be able to search and to Archive your post automatically. jvh

The Pookie Dog

Not only is the Pookie dog a White Mexican Dog but she can also Fly...Check out the flappers on her! Cute as a bug in a rug. Can someone tell me what Pookie means in Filipino.... Ha, try and guess.

Grandpa Thomas a Hero

Not sure if everyone remembers this or not but Grandpa Thomas chased every fire truck and ambulance he heard or saw…loved the action I guess..
Anyway this was printed in the paper in Buena Park..not sure what date and year but guess you can figure out from his age.…Thought everyone would get a kick out of it.

L.B. Man Outruns Death in Halting Driverless Car
A 49 year-old Long Beach man ran a footrace with death Sunday in Buena Park. Police later
Credited him with possibly saving a life.
Nelson H. Thomas, owner o the Virnel Machine Shop in Paramount at 6 p.m. Sunday heard a crash in the street near where he was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Diane Pruitt, 8362 Whitaker Ave. Buena Park.
Thomas saw a sedan traveling slowly along the wrong side of the road, its driver slumped unconscious across the lap of his woman passenger.
He ran after the car, overtook it, reached in and turned off the ignition key. The car, in gear, came to a halt.
The unconscious driver, Edward Cecil Walkinson, 51, of 4260 Lakewood Blvd. a Douglas Aircraft Co. tool attendant, was taken from the car to Beach Community Hospital, where physicians pronounced him dead, victim of a heart attack.
His wife, Flossie, the passenger, physically handicapped since childhood by polio, had been helpless to control the car after he collapsed.
Motorcycle Office Gene Shields credited Thomas with preventing a possible second tragedy by halting the runaway car, which had veered back into traffic lanes after hitting a curb and a pole. Mrs. Watkinson escaped serious injury. She was treated for shock.


submitted by Susan G. Thomas (daughter #3)

Tammy's son Michael

Michael is Tammy Moore's son.  I believe he still lives in Tooele, Utah.  

Posted by James Hubbard-Utah for Tammy.

Tammy Moore

This is the sophisticated, Tammy Moore (Pruitt) and Grandma.  I can hardly believe you are a grandmother.  Anyway, Tammy, thank you for being brave and posting your pic.  Nice!  

Jamey-Utah

Hunter, Amanda's 2nd youngest, age 3.

This is Hunter, Amanda's 2nd youngest, age 3.
Submitted by Grandma Moore

Amanda's youngest son James age 2

Amanda's youngest son James age 2

Submitted by Grandma Tammy Moore

Kids Names

hummm I tried to comment under your post, Susan, but for some reason there was an error. Ronnie is a junior, so that is a no brainer. But Cary is another story. I was so sure he was gonna be a girl, that I didn't have a boys name picked out. Well, I had a ceasarian (sp) section and was out while he was born. Not "out" like outside, but drugged. I woke up after having him and none of the nurses would tell me whether it was a boy or girl. I guess I had told them all I was having a girl. I finally was able to call mom and she said "you had to go and have another boy, didn't you!" dang! now what, talk about a man named Sue! I can't remember the girl's name I had picked out, but I had to make a decision as I was about to get out of the hospital and they wanted a name, preferably a male type name. Well, while I was sleeping the last night in the hospital I woke up and saw the nurses name, Cariasu. That's it Cary and I'll name him after my dad. So it was Cary Nelson, this is where I didn't think things through. His last name is Hansen. It might have been a problem, but he seems well adjusted
Joyce

Music talents

Grandpa Thomas doing his favorite thing...Look in the back ground and you will see Linda..She was good also.

Susie

My 3 sons

This is Queen Zoey Thomas..she is the head of
household around my home and very spoiled.

Robert, Gerald & Shane Heller...

How I named my sons.

I loved the show "My 3 Sons" and one of them was named Robbie.. That is where his name came from.
Sorry Jerry but I went thru the phone book and loved the name Gerald... that is where your name came from.

Shane was a popular name at the time and I loved it...people confuse it with Sean.

Would be fun to see how others named their kids..

Love, Susan G. Thomas

Book Review and Recommendation

Another idea! Does anyone have a book, they have read, that they can recommend to other viewers? If so, please post the title and a brief comment. I will take the recommendations and post them in a special box on the left hand side of the blog, just under the Archive area. In this way we can get some great ideas of materials to avoid and materials that are a must to read. For example, has anyone read the book, The Anatomy of Peace? No, it is not political. It was written by the Arbinger Institute. This book breaks down why people think and feel the way they do. Its premise is that if we can understand this process we can change the way we interact and thus better communicate between mothers and fathers, children, boses, governments and different cultures. It is a short read, but, as relivant as a read can be. In fact if you check Amazon, it rates 5 out of 5. By the way, the authors uses "story" or "situational" type format to make their points. This is not a boring "referance" type book. In fact, if I remember correctly, the book is only around a 100 pages or so. Enjoy and let me know what you think. James-Utah

This Weeks Theme

OK Everyone, due to the overwhelming and obvious interest in "mans best friend," this week I would like to challenge everyone to post stories and pictures about their favorite pet. You can tell us how you got him/her. You can tell us about the time he/she chased the ...... Or the tell us about his/her's favorite food or favorite..... What about his/her's most embarrassing moment etc. etc. etc. I know how these guys can be like our own children. I also know how proud everyone is of their pet. Soooooo lets get posting. James Hubbard-Utah

Amanda & Steves's Children

3 of amanda's kids Gunner age 6, Harley-Ann age 7 and Cheyene age 4 at a karate tournament. All 3 kids won 2 medals each!

Submitted by "Grandma" Tammy Moore.

Tammy's Daughter Amanda & Steve

Another "Thomas Family" Warrior.

Amanda and Amanda's husband Steve.

Submitted by Tammy Moore

Jimmy's Daughter Cassie's Family

THIS IS A PIC OF CASSIE (JIM'S OLDEST DAUGHTER FROM 1ST MARRIAGE) HER HUSBAND STEVE AND HER BABY APRIL (WILL BE 1 THIS MONTH)

Note:Jimmy Pruitt is Jim and Dena's son.