Cousin's 2nd Annual Get-Together, 2013

Hello Cousins!

It is time for our annual Hilltop Retreat.

Ok, Ok, so it isn’t really a retreat, heck some of you might not even think it is a restaurant!

However, WE are going to get together again to reconnect.

Family is Family, Always.

Please join my husband Tony, our oldest daughter Jenny, our new grandson Max and I at Hilltop Restaurant, 2820 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines (515-265-2746).  We have space reserved on SATURDAY at 5:30.  We will just order off the menu.

Last year we had about 20 of us.

I hope YOU can make it this year.  Even if you just stay an hour, PLEASE join us for a beverage.  Feel free to bring any memories (pictures, etc.) that you’d like to share, or just bring yourself!

PLEASE!!!

It would be APPRECIATED if you could let me know if you can come so I can get an approximate count to give to the restaurant.

Feel free to call me if you have any questions.

I can’t wait to see you all at the 50th DeJoode Family Reunion AND the 2nd Annual Cousins Get-together!

Love,

Teresa Hunter

(952) 484-4313 (feel free to text too!)

teresajane48@gmail.com

DE JOODE REUNION

Art and Orpha De Joode reunion will be held at the Community Park Shelter, 503 South State, Prairie City, Iowa.   This will be our 50th reunion and we're hoping to see everyone there.  Also, we will be welcoming our newest member of the family "Little Max" with some welcome gifts.  There will be good food, prizes and a lot going on so mark your calendar and we'll see you there.
                                   

 

Saturday, June 1st - "WOODEN SHOE" LIKE TO ATTEND?

ANYONE OUT THERE?????

The "Connett's" are now back home from the south....  and it is just too darn cold here in the north.  We have had a lot of rain since we have been home.  Dick started raking the yard getting the front and one side all done, but the rain has put a stop to that for awhile.  Just too wet now.  We have been busy since we have been home.  I have made an Aunt Jamima vacuum doll cover, some neck tie purses and a scarf.  We do have the RV home out of storage and was planning on an outing with the group this weekend, but too cold - flannel sheets at home will feel better.  It is only 1/2 hours drive away, so will just drive back and forth in the Honda.  Have a busy summer planned.  Our De Joode reunion will be the 50th reunion this year, so hopefully all of the clan will be able to attend.  You will be getting an invitation soon in the mail.  Help us to make this one a special reunion as it is the 50th.  Would be nice to read "someone" elses notes/comments on this blog.  How about it family????

Happy birthday to all you who have a birthday the month of April. 

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO THE DE JOODE FAMILY AND ALSO
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE A BIRTHDAY IN
FEBRUARY.  HAVE A GREAT DAY ON YOUR DAY.

Veterans board

Veterans of Leisure World - Weslaco, Texas




Larry and Carolyn (with the help of their friends - Weathermans) made a "Veterans" board which is displayed in the rec. hall of Leisure World in Texas.  It is quite a conversation piece for the residents here at our park.  Thought the family might enjoy seeing.

Pictures were taken by:  Dick Connett

Leisure World (Texas) Event

This I posted on the Leisure World Blog down here in Texas.  This is what Trudy, Dick and I have been working on for the past month.  Had a great turnout making approximately $5,000 dollars but we are all glad it is over with.... Phyllis and Trudy each donated a "state basket" and Carolyn donated some neck scarves.  Now onto the next event - whatever that might be.

Rosemary Hedlund (Chair) and her committee, organized the LUCKY 13 GALA held on Wednesday, January 30th. AND IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS. Ticket sales was tremendous and seating was extended to the card room. A delicious meal of pulled pork sandwiches, oriental salad, potato casserole and desserts were served. Leisure World residents were very accommodating with their "silent" and "live" auction items to make a very exciting evening. Pies, candy, bakery goods, artist items, state baskets - just too many items to list Individually. Thanks to all who so graciously had a hand in this event.

From the beautiful decorated tables to the well attended Gala - all seem to be having a delightful evening...

Rosemary welcomed all to the event, and as the sign read - LUCKY 2013 was the results of the evening.

The kitchen crew was prepared...

Bill Hedlund read off who the Lucky winners were and how much was bid for the items.

Our auctioneer Harold Monroe had a few "stories" to tell in-between bidding.

Mary Gainer and her committee did a super job of keeping up with the punch and wine, although a picture was not taken. Our photographer Dick Connett was trying to keep up with the picture taking as well as selling 50/50 tickets. (Winner of 50/50 was Helen Mott who so graciously gave back her share). Everyone seem to enjoy the great evening. Great bidding by the crowd, and a lot of happy "buyers" as the evening turned out great.

Pictures by Dick Connett

New Addition to Our Family

We welcome Max Stifter to our family.  He was born January 21, 2013 to Josh and Jennifer Stifter weighing in at 8 pounds and 4 ounces and 20 inches long.  His grandparents are Tony and Teresa Hunter and great grandparents are Larry and Trudy Hauserman.  His Aunt is Jessica Hunter.  We all welcome little Max to our family.