tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66040469047441919892012-02-16T11:14:55.022-06:00Aprilnoreply@blogger.comBlogger461100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-33374206973806606852011-01-09T18:10:00.000-06:002011-01-09T18:10:21.221-06:00

This Christmas we were all so blessed. Dawn & her family are now living back here in Texas, Lindsay & David got engaged, Kyle got recently got his Aggie ring and we had almost all our family together! (I'll have to photoshop Michael in...he works tooooo hard). He was there for the later festivities. We've had quite the challenges over the past 18 months and it was nice to get together for a much

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-30527631164236752252011-01-09T18:06:00.000-06:002011-01-09T18:06:26.295-06:00

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-62440793058144493232011-01-09T18:05:00.000-06:002011-01-09T18:05:17.632-06:00

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-39804979534703368222010-10-30T22:54:00.000-05:002010-10-30T22:54:11.671-05:00

The annual Schmidt-Liere reunion was again a great success, thanks to my in-laws.  My father-in-law smokes some wonderful brisket and my mother-in-law cooks beans as well as decorates the hall, etc.  This year we decided to design a reunion t-shirt.  The Schmidt's & Liere's have been around the Cypress area for quite a while now and have MANY lifelong friends that also are invited.  I have

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-27013423905869341802010-08-23T11:07:00.000-05:002010-08-23T11:07:48.940-05:00

This past July we celebrated Mike's birthday in his new home.  Congrats to Mike and Laurel!!  They made some wonderful chicken spaghetti, garlic toast and tossed a delicious salad.  As with just about all our family gatherings we enjoyed a great game of hold 'em followed with the initial hold 'em losers starting up a craps game.  Boy are we creatures of habit or what?  Some of us even resurrected

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-54482107906242930662010-08-23T11:02:00.002-05:002010-08-23T11:02:58.663-05:00

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-24389185373251681942010-07-03T20:00:00.004-05:002010-07-03T21:42:22.374-05:00

Once we finished up with the garage sale, Aliska and I drove to Matagorda for the annual "Fish Camp" weekend.  No not the Aggie Fish Camp, but the trip we take with Ronnie's family (RD & Vera, Rhonda & Bill, Emily and Caleb) each summer for a few days of fishing and beach fun.  This year we caught a few fish, but not a plethera.  Kids had fun at the beach as usual.  Aliska seems to be at that

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-81852994568525136162010-07-03T19:24:00.001-05:002010-07-03T19:26:07.826-05:00

Since my last post the end of May, life has been flying by us. I thought summers were for relaxing and taking the occassional family vacation. WRONG!! It seems it's for running your kids to every VBS within the county, going to summer cross country in the wee morning hour, going to basketball camps and camping with extended family just to name a bit. One of these days I will be wishing these days

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-33506440829055251912010-05-28T10:08:00.001-05:002010-05-28T10:10:01.060-05:00

Faculty at Pasadena HS had a retirement party for dad and 2 of his co-workers that retired from PHS this year. What a wonderful job they did! I was also blessed to see several of my former teachers whom I haven't seen in years. The FFA Floral Design students made several beautiful floral arrangement​s. There were fun slide shows, gift presentatio​ns, lots of food and cake. Dad was blessed

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-59224365043104669572010-05-28T09:00:00.003-05:002010-05-28T10:34:15.159-05:00

For the past 3 weekends I have been blessed to have my Punkin (Justin) & Sweet Pea (Lauren)stay with us. Dawn and Jason have been diligently working on getting their house repainted, new flooring laid just to name a bit. This week they will finally get in it. Justin is such a curious and adventurous little boy. The entire time he was here with us he was either chasing Lauren and Andrew with

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-1923992775723964662010-05-09T16:08:00.003-05:002010-05-09T21:27:40.690-05:00

What a day we all had yesterday!!​ Many wonderful friends and family joined us at Hanson Park for a day of celebrating dad, life and friendship.​ Oh, the fellowship!​ I came to the conclusion that life is too short and eventhough we have everday responsibil​ities, why do we get so wrapped up in our own daily routines? What a tragedy that we have lifelong friends and yet don't see them nearly

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-24576065448715913112010-05-09T13:25:00.002-05:002010-05-09T13:56:22.819-05:00

Trey's birthday party was at the Home Run Zone in East Bernard. Kyle & Jenny out did themselves. The boys had such a great time! Not only did they bat, they also came up with their own games. What imaginations they have!! Can't believe my "Trey Man" is already 11! Happy Birthday, Buddy!

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-80179934146559260202010-05-09T12:20:00.002-05:002010-05-09T12:41:28.629-05:00

Friday was 'Fair Day' for EBISD students. Our tradition the past few years has been taking the kids for an early breakfast and then off to the fairgrounds. This year we had a guest, my nephew Justin! He is such a joy to have around and seems to have a special bond to his Aunt April. My "Punkin" was attached at the hip to me for the past couple days...which I ate up. Our first stop was the

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-69853263802933267802010-04-11T18:34:00.003-05:002010-04-11T18:47:50.864-05:00

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-47318188087101640662010-04-11T16:25:00.011-05:002010-04-11T17:25:43.870-05:00

Today has been such a glorious day! Thank you to all our friends and family that joined us for the Run For The Rose not only as participants, but also the donors. One day this will help cure cancer for many! We had a great time; not only strengthening current relationships, but building new ones. I was so blessed in many ways today through our team members. I also want to congratulate JJ Talas

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-46810424705806086142010-02-20T13:55:00.005-06:002010-02-20T16:14:59.600-06:00

On Friday I finally arrived in Amsterdam to see my adorable neice and handsome nephew Lauren & Justin...and of course my wonderful sister. They met me at the airport afterwhich we drove to their home in Assen. First Lauren wanted to show me her school and then we drove out to one of the parks they like to bike ride in when the weather is warmer. The countryside is very pretty and green.Saturday

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-79377367632897937252010-02-01T10:08:00.003-06:002010-02-20T16:12:55.060-06:00

This past Christmas we went on a family ski trip...all but Ronnie (had to work). He's not much into very cold weather, riding up lifts or being away from the flat prairies! One day, Honey, one day! The kids and I went with my Dawn & her family, Mike & Laurel, Kyle, Dad & Aunt Judy. What a wonderful blessing that we were all able to go. This was a first in a very long while.The first day I wasn't

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-15938466294534138612010-01-01T21:12:00.006-06:002010-01-02T00:25:46.387-06:00

Tis the Season of Our Lord & Savior...Jesus Christ! We have been trying to keep the hustle & bustle of the typical holiday season to a minimum and keep our focus on the real meaning of Christmas. At mom's, we had the best Christmas! My sister and her family came back from the Netherlands (where they currently live). What a wonderful gift. We also got to have my brother, Kyle's, girlfriend as

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-36909930391506580272009-12-06T07:04:00.003-06:002009-12-06T07:50:52.254-06:00

Friday many residents of Texas left for work with sleet or snow falling around them. What a beautiful and awesome sight! Some fretted and others just watched awestruck. We couldn't believe the steady large amount of snow falling the entire time it was snowing. In East Bernard, it started snowing about 7:20 and stopped about 3 pm. Below are some pics I took throughout the day to show the

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-15804455465109604152009-12-02T22:52:00.008-06:002009-12-03T08:44:41.408-06:00

Granny & Great Aunt GeorgiaParty Guests Cake & Family Time

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-17088261857707039572009-11-30T19:20:00.004-06:002009-11-30T19:45:59.349-06:00

Sunday we had lunch at Dad with the Ellisor side of our family. Fred and all his family, Judy & Stephanie, Dad & Erica, Meemaw, Mike & Laurel and Ronnie, the kids and I were all there to celebrate together. Colt is getting so big and more mobile every time I see him. He was crawling around everywhere and loves to give hugs. Andrew kept making him give hugs. Colt really liked playing with the

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-30839580843867022462009-11-28T23:09:00.000-06:002009-11-28T23:41:43.963-06:00

Monday, we experienced a miracle...the miracle of childbirth! God's little children are so very precious and the experience of being there for the birth of a baby is absolutely amazing! Sidney and Jeffery's little miracle, Elijah, made his appearance at 6:55 weighing in at 7 lbs 12 ozs and measuring 20 3/4 in. He has what appears to be blue eyes and light brown/dk blonde hair. Mom and baby are

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-48299008526243393662009-11-28T20:26:00.000-06:002009-11-28T23:09:34.846-06:00

Can you even begin to imagine all the changes that Alice (E-liska, AKA Granny) Meuth has seen throughout her 90 years of life? She has been a loving, caring, strong, Christian daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. From refrigerators that use large blocks of ice to keep them cool to ones that make their own ice, from having to get out of the car to

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-42654357010205696082009-11-28T18:51:00.000-06:002009-11-28T20:22:56.173-06:00

Nov 6th I took dad to Industrial High Schools Big "60" Reunion. The reunion was for all 60 classes that have graduated from IHS. There were so many people we haven't seen for years...especially dad. He was able to visit with many past athletes he coached and previous neighbors that lived near us in Vanderbilt. Mom went Thurs and stayed the night with one of her dear friends Genevieve. Friday we

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-69087752089471128102009-09-03T19:44:00.000-05:002009-09-04T07:23:27.402-05:00

This summer Ronnie, the kids & I ventured out west. The night of July 4th we set out for our family vacation. Ronnie hasn't traveled as much as I did growing up and was truly amazed at the beautiful scenery our drive allowed us to see. Our 1st overnight stop was Silver City, NM and night 2 was Jacob Lake, AZ. As we neared Jacob Lake the scenery was even more awesome. The drive just before Navajo

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-2661919949733737442009-05-11T21:57:00.000-05:002009-05-16T07:08:46.744-05:00

A week ago Granny, her 2 daughters, 5 of her granddaughters, 2 of her great granddaughters & 1 great grandson gathered for a great time of reminiscing & laughter. Of course there was great food...even Steph's punch concoction turned out pretty tasty. You are DEFINITELY a Meuth. They can whip out something using everything but the kitchen sink. I think I missed that gene. Granny, Lauren & Jolee

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-7318194333966504262009-04-18T23:12:00.000-05:002009-04-18T23:18:29.735-05:00

The Barta Clan, Schmidt Gang & stragglers from the Ellisor bunch went to Enchanted Rock just before spring break. The hill country is so beautiful and E-Rock is absolutely amazing. We had to work hard with all the walking, climbing and caving, but it was worth it (unless you ask Ronnie). This was definitely something new for the Schmidt Gang. Uncle Steve & Aunt Mary Jo were very generous and

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Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-29974592898376396162009-01-12T21:34:00.000-06:002009-01-12T22:54:52.065-06:00

Tonight Trey & Aliska both had their first basketball games. Both scored points in their game and both of their teams won. Trey was stealing balls left & right; he played point guard also. Aliska played some point guard and played great defense. It helps them both that they have to stay with dad after school and pick up things he tells/shows the varsity team.

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-63641527509737281842009-01-11T09:48:00.000-06:002009-01-11T10:09:30.056-06:00

Ronnie & the kids have started the little dribblers season. Their schedules are listed above or you can go to eastbernardyouthbasketball.org and click on the 2009 Season. East Bernard girls varsity basketball is just about in mid season. We are really proud of the girls hard work & dedication. They are constantly improving and continue to put it all out there when they play. Even if the

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-3996190227968113062009-01-11T09:41:00.000-06:002009-01-11T10:51:55.856-06:00

Happy New Year to all our friends & family! We rang in the New Year dancing the night away to East Bernard's very own Dujka Brothers. What great dancing music. They are truly talented musicians. I have the world's best mother-in-law. Vera came to keep the kids and even made lunch for us & Rhonda's bunch on New Year's day. We want to wish everyone a safe, healthy & blessed 2009.

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-2273891782991463422008-12-10T21:52:00.000-06:002008-12-10T22:07:33.572-06:00

The holiday season is here and getting more & more hectic. My goal this year is to keep the chaos to a minimum. Andrew & Trey have their Christmas program at school on Thur. the 18th and Aliska will be playing in the jr. high band concert on Sun. the 14th. Ronnie has basketball games and I am busy selling gift certificates and helping clients look & feel their best for the holiday events they

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-6655015871388622032008-12-08T15:41:00.000-06:002008-12-08T15:53:28.348-06:00

We have had many events happen since I last posted. The Kids had a great time dressing up for Halloween. Andrew was Batman, Trey was Darth Vader, Aliska was Pebbles and I was a Go-Go dancer. Aliska and I worked together and she sewed her costume mostly by herself. Gram-E has taught her well! That evening we went to the baptist church fall festival. Trey participated in the pie

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-12838558973088387342008-10-23T21:38:00.000-05:002008-10-23T22:30:27.155-05:00

Aliska has been 1st chair of the french horn/trumpet section all but 2 weeks this year in band. She absolutely loves music! She must get her musical talent from her dad because she certainly didn't get it from me. Her sunday school teacher assigned her a solo part. Aliska hadn't seen her lines and even missed 2 practices and Mrs. Bollom said she still nailed it the first time they rehearsed.

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-89836014527184987792008-10-22T23:15:00.001-05:002008-10-22T23:33:47.360-05:00

Set hut... They all fall down...

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-43808361538745393312008-09-20T19:08:00.000-05:002008-09-20T19:50:42.771-05:00

Andrew began his first sporting event today...Soccer! This morning he woke up at 6:45 and asked if he could put on his shin guards. Talk about anxious!! He is on a team with 6 other kids. They pretty much just run around the field in a cluster with the ball in the middle of them. Regardless, he had a blast. He plays for the next 5 wks; Oct 4th & 11th - 8:15, Oct 25th - 10:15, Sept 27th & Oct 18th

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-65671970372448756162008-09-20T17:45:00.000-05:002008-10-23T21:35:39.789-05:00

Trey started flag football today and even got to play quarterback. This is his 2nd year to play. He plays every Saturday for the next 5 weeks and would love for any family & friends to come watch them. Game times are Sept 27th & Oct 25th - 10 am and Oct 4th, 11th & 18th -9 am.

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-43721168524853242642008-09-03T20:11:00.000-05:002008-09-03T20:42:59.058-05:00

Aliska - 11 yrs. old is now in 6th gradeTrey - 9 yrs. old is now in 4th gradeAndrew - 5 yrs. old is now in KindergartenMy, how time has FLOWN!!

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-4570104051476871042008-08-25T21:12:00.000-05:002008-08-25T23:29:43.698-05:00

We went to the park near Dawn & Jason's house to take our pictures for this school year. The kids had lots of fun getting creative with their posing and locations for pictures. Below is the address for the kids photos I've taken for this school years pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/theschmidtgang/SchoolPhotosForBlog?authkey=YOd3DUw2E-8

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The kids got off to school today. Andrew was excited all morning, but a bit nervous once he got there. Trey was just fine. He's tops in elementary; next year he'll be in jr. high (our 5th grade is in the jr. high wing). Aliska went to her

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-67207954759680130902008-08-25T02:01:00.000-05:002008-08-25T21:08:45.786-05:00

Aliska and Trey enjoyed playing in the sand. We even took sand castle building lessons. Who would have thought there was so much to building an awesome sandcastle!Ronnie & Aliska areflying a kite in South Padre.Andrew and Lauren were littlemonkeys on the playground equipment.Ronnie & April together on South Padre Beach at Sunset...how romantic! (Except the kids were running around...ha!ha!)

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-11071318685627497902008-08-25T00:45:00.001-05:002008-08-25T00:45:36.732-05:00

Aliska is now 11...my how time flies. She has become quite a great helper both at home and at the salon. Many times she comes to the salon and works for me answering phones, making appointments and cleaning. This fall she will begin jr. high band playing the french horn. Daddy is just ecstatic that she will be playing brass. He loves the sound of a good brass section.

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-53717116162270042442008-08-25T00:31:00.001-05:002008-08-25T21:03:50.241-05:00

Trey is now 9...last of his single digit years! This summer Trey has enjoyed going to the farm with his daddy and would spend every day out there if he could. Pawpaw has had Trey driving a tractor and I wasn't sure he'd ever want to come home. He loves the outdoors and all that comes with it...hunting, fishing, farming, sports, etc. He has inherited Grandpa Meuth's gift of story telling and has

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-53571950625852889422008-08-25T00:15:00.001-05:002008-08-25T00:27:14.486-05:00

Ready or not here he comes...Andrew is now 5 and can't wait to start school. We recently went shopping for his school supplies and I couldn't get him to put down his "Speed Racer" lunch kit. When we got home he had to show dad that it even has a container in the bottom so he can take "psghetti" to school. We'll see how much he likes getting up early every morning.

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-89507780809171892242008-08-24T19:44:00.000-05:002008-08-25T21:06:51.776-05:00

It is that time of year again...for the sweet smell of harvest. Ricky has had Ronnie working for him again this year. Trey has been at the farm with Ronnie everyday that he would allow it. Ronnie just can't get away from those rice fields; it's in his blood. This year he will be coaching 7th grade boys football and track, while still being the head varsity girls basketball coach. He got out of

Aprilnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604046904744191989.post-77459925445447831022008-08-24T19:42:00.000-05:002008-08-25T21:07:10.895-05:00

This summer has been a whirlwind. Between shuffling kids for camping, vacation bible schools, volleyball, basketball and football camps, aunts houses and grandparents...I have been busy working at the salon. For the first time since I opened the salon, I decided that I would make more time to do things with the my family this summer. I must say that it has been fun. All my clients are great and

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