Sunday, July 19, 2015

Can you Believe its been two years?

Two years ago my Mom passed away from complications of Breast Cancer. Sometimes it seems like it just happened and sometimes it seems like it has been years.

It is amazing how much my perspective has changed over the last 2 years about life, accumulation of 'stuff', the importance of relationships and many other things.

Been trying to recreate my mom's homemade meals (with her flavor etc) as my dad wants what he is familiar with and is comforting to him. Do you know how much work a simple potato salad is??? Made one and dad wasn't impressed! Too much mustard, too "soupy", potatoes not cooked enough! My husband on the other hand LOVED it all. So this weekend I created one of my mom's meatloafs and am redeemed in my dad's eyes! 

It was my brothers birthday last weekend and I made him the deviled eggs he loves and those turned out perfectly..so I am two good, one not so good in dad's eyes! 

This year's fair is my first one knowing AHEAD of time that I am the Superintendent of the Hobby/Craft section. I have been getting a few calls here and there. We did add some categories and we have brought some from the State Fair categories, also changed up to highlight the techniques instead of the finished item (weaving instead of "woven basket").

If you are interested in joining in the Josephine County Fair this year, here is the correct fair premium book and categories...Hope to see you all there! 

@ourjocofair #ojcftrashtotreasure #ojcfbringyourbling #ojcfHACS!

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