Pink Saturday Tribute to my MOM

Special thanks to our Beverly for hosting Pink Saturday..Please stop by to visit her at How Sweet the Sound..we are also asked to share a link to a blogger new to ourselves this week, so I would like to introduce to you Red Gingham.  Sarah lives in Auckland, New Zealand and I first saw her blog while participating in an apron swap!  Be sure to visit Sarah, too!

I am going to indulge myself a bit today since tomorrow is Mother’s Day.  I am so blessed to still have my mom alive and living nearby.  I greatly admire my Mom, through good times and not so good times, she has been a steadying influence in our lives.

Mom was born in a little town in Washington State in 1927, next to the youngest of 6.  Her dad worked for the County and her mom was a homemaker..I never met my grandma Faye as she passed away when Mom was still a teenager, and my Papa Jack passed away when I was about 6.

Mom has been a wonderful mom and grandma, always willing to drop everything, even call off work, if we needed help with anything.  Also a good listening ear and a lot of fun!

Here are a few pictures of my mom Rosemary, hence the connection to Pink Saturday as her name contains a ROSE.

 

 

Mom and Dad cutting wedding cake in 1950!

 

My wedding in 1977 with Mom and my maid of honor Anne Robinson (she’s having a giveaway at Phamilyblog!

Mom and Dad at my sister’s wedding in 1981

Mom with all our dogs in 2006

 

Mom and Dad, December 2009

 

Mom recently sewing

 

Our 33rd Anniversary dinner with my sis Cindy, brother Ray, and Mom and Dad

Anyway, indulge me for not having a lot of pink today, but I wanted to wish my Mom a very happy Mother’s Day!  I love you Mom.

 

This Week’s Random Dozen!

Thanks mucho to Linda at 2nd Cup of Coffee for her weekly Random Dozen..Head on over to her blog and check out the other random bloggers and see what their answers are!

1. What was the last thing about which you procrastinated?

Probably paying bills, it’s so depressing I always seem to put it off until I absolutely HAVE to.

2. How long does it take you to fall asleep, and do you sleep through the night?

Wow, this is a loaded question.  Usually I fall asleep, but I can’t stay asleep.  Have health issues that contribute, plus stress..if I get 5 or 6 hours worth of decent sleep, I can deal with that.

3. Which decade would you choose to exemplify your favorite fashion styles?

I am pretty casual so probably the 70’s…jeans, etc..although living in warm weather country, I wear Capri's or pedal pushers as my mom calls them, so maybe the 50’s.  I love retro anything!

4. What is your personal best dish to feed a crowd?

Oh hands down, my nana’s spaghetti recipe!  It’s delicious and I could eat it about every day

5. Are you an impulse shopper? What was the last thing you bought on impulse?

Not as much as I used to due to cutting back and lack of funds.

6. What is one wish you have for your own funeral?.

Closed everything.  Casket, Please do not open the casket, I would prefer to be remembered as I was.  There are enough decent photos of me to remember.  Better yet, cremation is fine with a memorial service.  Play some great music and party folks.  That is what I would like.

7. If it's true that joy is in found in the simple things in life, what does your joy look like today?

Loving the kids and my husband, even though the kids are on their own, this mom thinks and prays for them each day; also my dogs bring a lot of joy to me..and counting our blessings is a must!

8. What is your favorite type of bread?

Any bread that is right out of the oven or bread maker!  Aside from that, I like WONDER white bread.  I know, its bad, but I love it.

9. What trait do you fear developing the most? (Laziness, greediness, grumpiness, etc.)

Well I am pretty established at this age, I think I would like to age gracefully and be a kind old lady, not grumpy or crabby!

10. What trait would you like most to develop?

I keep working on patience!  Hurry, dammit!

11. Which room in your house best reflects your personality? Why?

Oh the kitchen so far, although the guest room is getting a re-do soon and that is going to be my theme room.  I have ideas, peeps!

12. How do you maintain balance in your life regarding, work, family, church, other organizations and activities, and blogging?

I am disabled/retired so at this point I don’t have work or kids to deal with anymore.  When the boys were still younger and at home, I would have had a hard time getting on the computer to blog, etc.  I don’t know how these younger gals do it!

Aprons!

I am  SOOO excited!  A big box came in the mail addressed to MOI..I hurriedly ripped it open, in my most ladylike way, of course HA..and inside was the prettiest apron I have laid my eyes on! I participated in the Flirty Apron Swap - Polka Dot Pretties swap.  Well, here are the pictures..Thank you so much to Glenda at Piper Family..she just did an outstanding job!

A sweet little note!

India and Gracie checking out the cute rooster bag!

Check out these cute kitchen towels..Perfect for moi, the DogmomDiva!

What a wonderful cookbook!

Oh I love it all but the apron is soo special, I love the pink and brown combo, it is da bomb!

A cartoony me ready for some good home cookin’!

Thanks to Shawnee and Glenda for just making my day!