Out with the Old and In with the New...

...Year that is of course.  With the exception of all the shenanigans going on politically, both local and nationally, I think it hasn't been a bad year.  Though sil is still looking for a job as are so very many in this land and they lost their home that is the downside.  They moved next door and we're loving that. The son whose hand was punctured in the cnc machine has complete and full recovery of it.  Danielle got her Bachelors Degree.  Aaron got his exceptance to Plateville that he wanted.  We all seem to be healthy.  The grandkids are all doing wonderful in school.  Sisters families and hubby's families all seem to be doing well too.   There is always blessings along with troubles.  They are what you count.  Let the troubles make you stronger and fade away and take the blessings and forge ahead.

Our prayer and hope for the coming year is that Jim finally conquers the Leukemia and he and Mary get to come home.  They have been there 7 months and I know they so miss their home and family.  She has such a positive attitude and faith, as does Jim, that I just know God will see fit to give them their dream.

Hoping and praying your New Year is a wonderful one.  Full of love and blessings for you and yours.

GOD BLESS!

May you feel the joy of another New Year

Bonding your family and friends together

In a circle of love, peace and happiness

Yahoo!

Doctor visit was a really good one.  Now you know I see 2.  My general one every six months, and the one they sent me to because of the stoke of my optic nerve.  Well I told you of my 10 lb. loss from the time I saw the one 6 mos. ago.  I had forgot I had been down 5 then.  Well yesterday the screen had the weight from the second dr. and are you ready.  Totally I'm down 15 lbs. for the whole year.  I'm so happy and yes, I plan to keep on working for more.  I have been pleasantly surprised by both drs. as they both told me to enjoy the holidays and not worry about the weight too much.  I would so like to be down another 15 next year.

So guess what I got for my birthday ?  Two boxes of Chocolate Covered Cherries.  LOL   Yes, good news from the drs. and help with the 'enjoy the holidays' advice.  Fortunately I'll get help with those.   Jack and Carson will surely help. 

No snow here yet but have had icy roads the last two mornings.  Snow predicted but not too much here at the bottom of the state.  Maybe an inch they say.  That's enough for me.  Hopefully it gets better as the day goes on.  I would like to take the things left here from Christmas to those who left it. Just don't want to travel icy roads. 

Day before yesterday hubby took the sub for an oil change.  Well that was the most expensive oil change in history I think.  They found the water pump leaking and all totally it was $585.  Hubby said this may be a sign we may have to trade it in.  When all warranties are gone and it starts to need things it gets tough.  It's just that it has been so nice without a car payment for over a year you hate to do it.  Oh well, that's the joys of owning things I guess.
 
Well you all have a nice day.  Keep safe and God Bless!



It's Not Fair!

No one should have to have doctor's appointment on their birthday.  It's just not right.  I'll definitely remember to be sure never to okay that again.  At least it's the last one for this year.  Hope I didn't gain to much over Christmas.  Having that 10 lb. loss when at the Dr. last week was so nice I tried to be good to make sure it stayed that way for this one.  This is the Dr. who wanted that much gone, so keep your fingers crossed.

What's the plans you have for New Years Eve?  My kids plan on staying home this year (at least as far as I know now).  We're going to the Moose of course, for the dinner they have every year.  Don't plan on staying long after.  They are having entertainment so will see.  Still are going to be home early before all the crazies start leaving the bars. 

With each New Year comes hope.

This year make every day count

by taking one step each day

on a  journey of kindness

Love and compassion

towards your fellow man.

Look back at the close of day

and know you made a difference.



A wonderful weekend!

The weather has been wonderful.  Danielle came bouncing in the door in a tank top and pj pants exclaiming how she loved a green Christmas.  I think her exact words were "This is the best Christmas ever."  I'm thinking she's not fond of snow and ice.  LOL  Well neither am I, but it just didn't seem right all that 40+ degree weather and no snow.  But hey, I can live with it.  :-)

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve with the family.  More food that we could all eat, a few drinks ;-).  Really!  Well maybe a couple people had an extra one or two, but really, no one really went overboard.  Everyone was happy with their gifts and the euchre game was a success.  We never got over to Sherry's I'm sad to say.  We didn't really get to the gifts before 5 and with all the fun and visiting suddenly the time was gone.  

I got a nice cover for my kindle and gift card for it along with a gift card for Kohl's (love that store) and one for the Crackle Barrel. That made Nicole's face light up. She just loves that place so I'm thinking that look was a prayer that Grandma will take her when she goes.  Grandma probably will.  I can't look at the card without seeing that look, lol.

Cousin Mary and Jim had wonderful visits with their kids at Zion as Jim can't come home yet.  He has been in and out of the hospital, but on a good note, he was allowed to be with Mary this weekend.  That is a good sign. 

To top it all off, the Packers won again. 

I hope everyone had a good holiday weekend and your all resting up.

May the coming New Year 

Bring you good luck, good health

And happiness knocking at your door. 

Merry Christmas



My the spirit of Christmas
Fill you with joy
As you remember the manger
and a new little boy
Who was born just to save us
... And to show us God's love
That surrounds and protects us
Shines down from above.

A very very Merry Christmas to you all from our family to you. God Bless You All!

Happy Dance!

Doctors' visit was a good one.  Results of all blood test were really good, check-up good and the best of all-----10 lbs lighter.  She said keep up the good work but don't let it get in the way of enjoying the holidays. 

We put up the curtains and trashed the old ones.  Then we went through our old VHS tapes and took most of them and put them in a big plastic container out of the way.  This made room for the dvd's in their place.  Found some we had forgotten all about.  The 50th Wedding Anniversary of my Mom and Dad, plays Danielle was in, and one that says Aaron so we're going to check them out.  There is also some with no labels to check and see what they are. 

Now to get the place in shape for the big day Sat.  Have the Italian beef all ready and meatballs and sauce all set to heat up.  Just have to make the pies and since I like them fresh for the day will do those first thing Sat. morning.  Kids will all be bringing dishes to pass so it will, as usual, be more food that we can possibly eat. LOL

Wishing you love and happiness

At this holy time of year.

A time for caring and sharing

With ones you hold dear.

Merry Christmas and God Bless!

The Mood Returned.

Well I did do the cookies today.  Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate Chunk and Sugar Cookies.  Now I have to frost the Sugar ones.  The kids want to help so I'll keep them tightly contained till Fri.

Have a Doctors appointment tomorrow.  Regular checkup and keeping fingers crossed all continues as well as it has been.  You know how it is as you get older.  Don't feel any different and no aches and pains, so hopefully all stays the same.  Have one more next Thursday with the one who put me on the Plavix.  He never seems to find anything and just says come back in a year.  Hope that continues too. 

I can't believe what I did today.  I went to the store and bought new curtains and rods.  These old ones have been here forever and getting pretty worn.  Well I picked out what I wanted and when I got home realized they were not the same color.  In the store light they looked so similar so had to run back and exchange a couple.  I really think it's awful that they charge by the panel now instead of pairing them.  Anything to take more of your money. 

Been kind of drizzly here today but not bad out.  37 when I went to the store and noticed the gas actually dropped to $2.99.  Been quite some time since it went below $3.  Wonder how long that will last.

You all have a good night.