So, I was in a bit of a mood yesterday. Two 3-year-olds asked me to put my hair in pig-tails -- how can one say no to that?!!? And, it was TJ2's b-day. In Orlando, there were some families where the kids became my "nieces and nephews." And in the process of being family over the past 9 years, I got to spread some cheer in a special way each birthday.
This was for TJ2's b-day. You know you're special when you get a video like this. It's the same from Facebook, but not all of my cool friends are on FB, so here's a special viewing just for you....
Enjoy:
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Welcome to the 2000's, Mr. Banks
Living in the country is fun until it comes to the Internet. Every company I've called has said I'm too far from the server station. Grrrrrrrrr
Today, I have ventured into a new era by having an iPhone to use!! That is correct... This is being written by my thumbs and pointer finger on a touch pad. Not too shabby. So, I have a new cell number 410-292-3336.
I have been setting up my Christmas décor today. As I put up my 3 different nativities, all I can do is wonder at this little baby coming to be a king and Savior for his people. We are so blessed and loved to have been given such a sweet gift. Even looking at my 1.5" plastic nativity brings tears to my eyes.
On my kitchen window sill -- the angel is balancing on my screen's rim! This was my grandma's.
My latest addition, sitting on my desk. That is one big sheep!
We serve a good God.
He sends us Jesus and Internet service. What more could we ask for?
Today, I have ventured into a new era by having an iPhone to use!! That is correct... This is being written by my thumbs and pointer finger on a touch pad. Not too shabby. So, I have a new cell number 410-292-3336.
I have been setting up my Christmas décor today. As I put up my 3 different nativities, all I can do is wonder at this little baby coming to be a king and Savior for his people. We are so blessed and loved to have been given such a sweet gift. Even looking at my 1.5" plastic nativity brings tears to my eyes.
On my kitchen window sill -- the angel is balancing on my screen's rim! This was my grandma's.
My latest addition, sitting on my desk. That is one big sheep!
We serve a good God. He sends us Jesus and Internet service. What more could we ask for?
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Down for the count
I've been sick. I know, I'm a bit of a hypochondriac. But, I'm really sick this time. I've got the cold of death. The congestion, the sneezing, the aches, the pains, the need for more sleep and lack thereof, and the reality that I have too much to do is settling in for the winter!!!
Last week, while off for Thanksgiving, I got to orchestrate the Christmas Decorating at CPC. I know, I should have been sleeping. But, I was here, at work, not off, during my vacation!!! ARGH. It does look nice. But, after decorating 7 trees, I don't think I'm going to do my own. And I love my ornament vomited Christmas tree. It is pretty and festive. And sometimes, just to be happy, I bring down my ornament box early just to look at all my pretty ones. I know, it is a little bit odd... but those little things are often needed to put the smile on your face.
On Thanksgiving, my co-worker/friend Erin and I headed on a tour de force of Thanksgiving dinners. I started at my friend Sundee's house, eating b-fast and helping cut up the crudites. (I'm in an odd/big word mood, use a dictionary if needed!) As they began to eat at 1:45, I was waiting for Erin to arrive for our next stop. But, I got really sleepy and the cold started to take a drowsy grip on my body. I headed home for a nap -- before any turkey was consummed! Erin came to my house as I napped and did my dishes. She needed some cathartic therapy and doing the dishes helps. HELLO!!!! Any time anyone needs to relieve stress by doing dishes -- you call me up and I will help you with that!!!
We headed to house #2 and enjoyed homemade Kahlua -- getting that recipe to share! They were so kind and graciuos to hear our silly stories and feed us delish food. Off to house #3 by 5pm. At AM's house, we enjoyed the spread of spreads - for 8 of us, there was enough food for 15 -- at least! I had made Sweet Potato Casserole (Senator Russells for those in the know) and sweet potatoes with marshmallows. The one with the pecans won out! It was all so good, but having eaten at 3:30 at #2, eating at 5:30 at #3 was a bit much. Howdy, heartburn! Pleased to meet you! To fill out the evening, we headed back to Sundee's for the post indulgence drink and dessert. It was such fun.
Now, I'm in death throws concerning this cold and our upcoming play. We're performing the Christmas Schooner -- a musical about the tradition of Christmas trees coming to America. It's really fun, really good, but really hard work. I totally forgot how much work goes into these productions. But, I get to get a bamboozler, so what more in life is there? I asked the director, "Am I basically the 'Master of House' character for the play?" Yes I am!!!! How cool is that!?!?
Alright -- off to have the school nurse take my temperture -- too concerned it's turning for the worse.
Last week, while off for Thanksgiving, I got to orchestrate the Christmas Decorating at CPC. I know, I should have been sleeping. But, I was here, at work, not off, during my vacation!!! ARGH. It does look nice. But, after decorating 7 trees, I don't think I'm going to do my own. And I love my ornament vomited Christmas tree. It is pretty and festive. And sometimes, just to be happy, I bring down my ornament box early just to look at all my pretty ones. I know, it is a little bit odd... but those little things are often needed to put the smile on your face.
On Thanksgiving, my co-worker/friend Erin and I headed on a tour de force of Thanksgiving dinners. I started at my friend Sundee's house, eating b-fast and helping cut up the crudites. (I'm in an odd/big word mood, use a dictionary if needed!) As they began to eat at 1:45, I was waiting for Erin to arrive for our next stop. But, I got really sleepy and the cold started to take a drowsy grip on my body. I headed home for a nap -- before any turkey was consummed! Erin came to my house as I napped and did my dishes. She needed some cathartic therapy and doing the dishes helps. HELLO!!!! Any time anyone needs to relieve stress by doing dishes -- you call me up and I will help you with that!!!
We headed to house #2 and enjoyed homemade Kahlua -- getting that recipe to share! They were so kind and graciuos to hear our silly stories and feed us delish food. Off to house #3 by 5pm. At AM's house, we enjoyed the spread of spreads - for 8 of us, there was enough food for 15 -- at least! I had made Sweet Potato Casserole (Senator Russells for those in the know) and sweet potatoes with marshmallows. The one with the pecans won out! It was all so good, but having eaten at 3:30 at #2, eating at 5:30 at #3 was a bit much. Howdy, heartburn! Pleased to meet you! To fill out the evening, we headed back to Sundee's for the post indulgence drink and dessert. It was such fun.
Now, I'm in death throws concerning this cold and our upcoming play. We're performing the Christmas Schooner -- a musical about the tradition of Christmas trees coming to America. It's really fun, really good, but really hard work. I totally forgot how much work goes into these productions. But, I get to get a bamboozler, so what more in life is there? I asked the director, "Am I basically the 'Master of House' character for the play?" Yes I am!!!! How cool is that!?!?
Alright -- off to have the school nurse take my temperture -- too concerned it's turning for the worse.
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