Monday, December 19, 2005

Christmas Season

Well, Sunday night was my Lifestyle Interiors party at Stonewood Grill. The food was delicious as usual. The service (or I should say, one of our waitresses) was uncommonly terrible. We did have a good time though.

I got $100 worth of free gas and a little kit that you bake cakes in coffee cups.

Earlier that day we went to Dave's friend, Del's open house.

In the morning we had gone to church and before that we went to the gym. I am not sure why I just recounted my day in reverse order but that is just the way I think sometime.

Saturday was the 4th annual Christmas cookie bake at Cheryl's. There were a few changes in the type of cookies and candy but as usual we ended up with 12 different kinds and I think 16 different trays to distribute among our friends.

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Dec 12, 2005
Who would have ever thought that on this day in my life I would have two beautiful, happy, intellegent granddaughters celebrating their own birthday on each side of the world. God is so good. I pray that he will bless each of them today and throughout their life.

Sunday, December 11, 2005

FUN

It isn't cold but it does seem like Christmas. Natalie spent the night Saturday night and she was so good. We took her out to eat with us after Dave finished with his golf game. All of the people in the restraunt just kept going on about how cute she is and she would wave and flirt with everyone that would watch her. She slept from 8pm to 8am and I checked on her several times just to be sure she was still breathing. Dave and I had her out on a cart ride when Tara came to get her. Tara was a little disappointed that Natalie was too busy waving to strangers to notice her.

Dave went to see Helen again today. She has been eating yogurt, mashed potatoes and a few other things and they are staying down. He said she even seemed a little more like herself today.

Mike, Carrie and the boys will be coming down for Christmas. I think I will fix Dave a Turkey dinner with all the fixings. I will have a 4 day weekend but he will only have Sat. and Sunday.

Anna looked like she had a fun party. She looks so much like a girl Todd. I never could have imagined her being such an entertaining dancer but the video proves she is. Sarah looks like a little Christa with those precious dimples. Who could refuse sharing their KFC with her.

Bryce is becoming quite an artist. She and Maison will be celebrating their 5th and 11th birthdays wearing stinky shoe and bowling.

Keep sending pictures and videos we love them down here.

Thursday, December 08, 2005

CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT LOVE

Well, just as expected a lot of things are going on that only happen at Christmas. Last Sunday we decided to visit First Assembly Church. It was the first time I had been there, except for a funeral. The service was very good. Homework assignments were evern given. Everyone was to say "Merry Christmas" to over 500 people this week. As much as I talk, I don't even think I will complete the assignment.

They had a keyboard festival that night and Dave, Cheryl and I went to that.

Monday night Natalie came over. She spilled chocolate milk on her shirt so I had to let her open a present so she would have a clean outfit to wear when we went walking to see all the Christmas lights.

Tuesday was Bingo night and they were all in a good mood. The room was packed.

Wednesday night, Cheryl invited The Stedcke's, Michelle, Dave and I to her Clubhouse for a Christmas Buffet. They even had a big fire in the fireplace and roasted chestnuts. There was hot apple cider, eggnog, pasta bar, and a large buffet line. It was very good.

Tonight is back to the gym. We have been walking every morning before we go to work. It is a good way to have our prayer time before we start our day. Vicki got me a devotional book that we read after we get back.

Oh yes, Dave started at a new nursing home this week. It is the same company he was working for just closer to home. His buddy Del and several of the other employees left the company so the guys that stayed got a raise and Dave got to go to a new location of his choice. So far so good.

Mom had her 81st birthday Mon.

Helen is a little better and Tony came down to be with Carolyn until she goes home in March.

Thanks for your prayers, I am praying for you guys too.