Thanksgiving Dinner at Suzy and Gary's

Tom here. All four of us, plus a few more, were at Suzy and Gary's new house for Thanksgiving. Great meal, great fun catching up with each other. We posed for several pictures, but this one was one of the best.

Introducing Norah Elizabeth Daoust

Greg and Nikki had their third child, Norah Elizabeth, on November 11th, at 3:55 a.m. She weighed 9 pound 3 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Lucas and Klara are looking forward to having their sister home.

Kim and Norah enjoying some bonding time.

Colleen Motler

Today around noon time Colleen lost her battle with cancer. Rest in peace Colleen you will be missed greatly.

The wake will be at Lyons Funeral Home on Thursday November 12, 2009 from 4-8PM. Church will be at St. John's in Rensselaer on Friday November 13 at 10:30AM

We love you Colleen!!!

Another Daoust goes off to the service

My sister and I found this over the weekend and I thought it would be fun to share.

Uncle Guy

Tom here. I like to remember people with pictures. Here is one of my favorite pictures of Uncle Guy and Aunt Marie. Sorry I cannot be with you. Enjoy this picture and remember Uncle Guy.

Hi everyone,
Just in case the news hasn't reached everyone yet, Uncle Guy Ladouceur passsed away Monday, September 28th. He was 86. Debbie and I will be taking up a collection for the flowers from the nieces and nephew's. If you wish to contribute you can see one of us at the wake or mail it to me. My address is 225 Lindbergh Ave, Rensseler, NY 12144. Thanks in advance to everyone.

Donna

Summer Shows 2009

The Creater crew had a fun summer show season. In July, Bernie, Greg and the whole crew came over to the Farmer's Museum Junior Livestock Show to watch the girls and my nephew show, as well as enjoying a few days of camping in Cooperstown. It actually turned out to be the coldest show days we have every had. Heather, Bernie, Lucas, and Klara enjoyed all the animals that were showing (dairy cows, beef, dairy goats, sheep and pigs). There are 4-Hers from 9 counties (about 300 kids) and 700 animals with shows for each breed occurring simultaneously. It is a busy but fun three days. We held our own in showmanship and in our confirmation classes.
Then in August Aunt Irene, Justin, Julie and Mark came to the Herkimer Fair to see the kids show and enjoy the rides. Hilary, Shelby, and I would like to thank everyone for visiting and enjoying the show/fair with us. Hilary, Shelby and Dylan (my nephew) did well in showmanship – top third of the class. In the Holstein confirmation class Hilary was glad to beat her sister’s heifer in the youth and open show. Dylan took Grand Champion and Shelby to Reserve Grand Champion with their Ayrshires on both the Youth and Open Show. Shelby took Supreme Champion goat with her Nubian on the youth show day. She also got Master Goat showman. Dylan took Grand Champion and Overall Market Animal for the Open Show with his commercial beef cow. Well that was the major highlights but they had several other great accomplishments.

Here is an update on Colleen Motler's condition

She spent a few days last week in the hospital and came home on Thursday with the care of Hospice.

Colleen and the doctors have decided to stop all Chemo and improve her quality of life. Right now her tumors are incased around her heart but the heart itself is strong.

I will keep you updated as I get updates.

Every so often I discover a long lost family photo that just has to be shared. Here they are...as I find them. I scanned these from an album Aunt Irene gave me on a recent trip to Albany.

Click here to see some gems.

Kelley & Brice are married

Tom here. We had a beautiful celebration on Saturday, July 11. Kelley and Brice are married and on their way to Cape Cod to stay at Kelley's aunt's condo in Harwich on Cape Cod. Here's a picture of all of us with the happy couple.

A little late for Memorial Day

Hi! Joanne here, wanted to get this on for Memorial Day as well -- oh where does the time go?? Anyway, Jimmy and I went to D.C. to visit Eddie & Tammy back in March, and as always I have to go to the wall and see Lanny. I thought I would leave you the picture of his name on "The Wall". It was packed there that day. D.C. was great and my brother and sister-in-law are doing well. Take care - sorry so late. Joanne

I wanted to extend a special thank you to Colleen's brothers, sisters and cousins. We raised over $2,000 on the TV alone.

Congratulations to Judee Synakowski the winner of the 42" HD TV.

Our grand total for the day was $14,103.

Building a kiddy stool

Tom here.

Here's a fun little show for you.

I've got a question for my cousins. Our grandfather spent his whole life building houses. Many of our dads were talented carpenters. Is anyone in OUR generation doing any woodworking or house building? How about sharing some pictures.

Memorial Day

Tom here. I decided to repeat this post from last year...with no changes.

This weekend is a long weekend, and some might remember that it is Memorial Day, a day for honoring those who gave their lives to keep this country safe and free.

A few years ago I discovered a terrific audio program on the net about our oldest cousin, Lanny, who died in the Viet Nam War in May of 1970. Each year I make it a part of my Memorial Day weekend, to honor the sacrifice Lanny made for our country. The picture at left was taken at Christmas time, about five months before Lanny died.

Check this out. Click here. Listen to The Moving Wall, by Jane Ladouceur (Ron's wife) and Personal Records, by Ron Ladouceur. Thanks, Jane and Ron for doing such a terrific job and sharing.

You can also see Lannie's information on the Virtual Wall by clicking here. You can leave a tribute if you like.

Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend, and do something special to honor a veteran who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

Kelley graduates...family is proud

Tom here. Kelley graduated from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences. We are very proud of her. This is all of us. Now, on to the wedding in July.

To Everyone,

Our nephew/cousin Michael Daoust, got marrried on March 18, 2009 to Debbi Lewis at United Methodist Church in Watervliet, NY.

They had a very small wedding party on march 25, 2009, attending was Aunt Yvette, Uncle Don, Aunt Marie, Uncle Guy, Aunt Yvonne, Aunt Irene, Uncle Bill, Mike and Jenny (Mike's son).

He is very happy!!!

His address is: 11 Tanglewood Drive, Albany, NY 12205

Love, Aunt Irene

Devon's Prom

Devon went to his JR. prom last weekned and I thought I would share the pictures. He had a great time. They sure grow up too fast!!!

Benefit for Colleen Motler

In July of 2008, Colleen received the news that the cancer she had fought off during the early and mid nineties had returned. She went through major surgeries and chemotherapy, but the cancer is proving to be a tough fight. The harsh side effects of the treatment forced her out of her job and Colleen is now consumed by things other than her health.

Her closest friends and family have decided to throw her this fundraiser to be held on Sunday, May 31st at The Paddock in East Greenbush, NY. At the Paddock we will be having a music, barbeque and raffles. Anyone wishing to purchase a ticket ($15.00) to attend, donate a dish or make a monetary contribution please contact Colleen's son JJ, Carolyn Gracey or Aunt Frankie.

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.

A new Daoust has (finally) arrived

Fiona Grace Meehan was born to Jim and Josee Meehan (Eddie's granddaughter) on Jan. 31 at 4:22 a.m. She was nine days late, but who's counting? To read more about her arrival, visit our blog here.

New Year's Day in Coxsackie, NY part 2

Irene and Bill

Sue and Gary March and Diane B

Don and Debbie and Ron and Kathy

Don and Phil Herfort

New Year's Day at Sue and Gary's.

Love Aunt Irene.

New Year's Day in Coxsackie, NY part 1

Yvonne and Cheryl Herfort

Sue and Gary March and Diane B

Marie L., Yvette and Don C. and Phil Herfort

Kellie Herfort and Friend James

New Year's Day in Coxsackie at Sue and Gary's house. Love Aunt Irene

Suddenly it's 1975 again !

Paul here ... here are a few of gems from November 1975. The writing on the back says it was taken at the Cusick's 25th anniversary at the Yacht Club. That's 33 years ago.

I remember Yvonne, Marie and Yvette singing like the Andrews Sisters. You can always see those three aunts together in a group picture.

I calculated the ages of all the living aunts and uncles at the time of this photo and here they are:

Grandma would have been 67.

Rita 57, Al 56, Ed 55, Yvette 54, Marie 53, Yvonne 52, Gerard 50, Roger 44 (not pictured), Irene 43,Wilfred 41 (not pictured), Annette 40, Ernie 39, Franklinette 37, Bernie 36, Ronnie 35.