What a precious boy!

My Sri Lankan friend, Prahtiba and her son, Dulina. Don't you love the eyes?

Truitt's new wheels!

Church Christmas Dinner

We had our annual church dinner last Saturday night. It is always a night filled with delicious food, fellowship, hilarious skits, and presenting a nice gift to our Pastor's family. Emily was really excited because Andrea was well enough to attend. They bounced around together all evening! The highlight of the night was seeing the Truitt kid's faces when Josh drove in on their new Kawasaki 90 four-wheeler. They were literally speechless! Usually, their gift from the church is a $25 Target gift card. It was a dream-come-true for them!
We're on the countdown for Christmas around here. The closets are bulging with unwrapped gifts and the kids are under close surveillance. Our Christmas Pageant is this weekend. I'm sure many of you can feel the stress just by reading these words. Smile!!! Do you remember what happened to me last year at Pageant time? Yep! I got lice from some of my precious Sunday School kids. I'm trying to be more careful this year!
Have a blessed day!

The Finished Product!

Here it is! After two trips to Target for lights and maneuvering around my posse of miniature decorators, the tree is finally up! It is sooo pretty and festive! I'm really getting excited for Christmas now. Stop by anytime for a cup of coffee......

Too Busy for Blogging!

Well June, here I am at last! I've been lying on the couch eating bon-bons and I can't reach my computer. I'm sure you understand!!!
Our Thanksgiving reunion was a highlight for me. My cousin, Monica, and her husband, Rob, came all the way from Germany for the occasion. Aunt Karen flew in from Florida, Uncle Richard and Bobbe from Alaska, Grandma's "special friend", Joe Hollingsworth, and all my immediate family. Wow! What a crowd! Everyone pitched in on the cooking and the cleaning. It made it really easy on me! Thanks guys.
This week, I have been in recovery mode. Since we are going to be by ourselves for Christmas this year( 1st time since 1995), I am struggling to get in the mood to decorate. Usually, I host the Boardman Family and this year we're going to Dan and Kandi's. I did put a wreath on the door and addressed all my cards. I'll keep you posted on the progress.......if any of you feel a burden for the decorating ministry, let me know.

Boardman Follies

Well leave it to Ben to keep our household interesting. He decided to make his own variation of a Dagwood sandwich. After pleading for permission to try out his culinary creativity, I conceded. The conditions being that whatever he created, he had to eat. Here's a list of ingredients: bread, mayo, mustard, grape jam, bologna, cheese, corn flakes, saltines, pretzels, ranch dressing, and topped off with a little salsa. He managed about four bites and the dogs handled the rest. It was quite the entertaining lunch hour, let me tell you! I'm trying to learn the great parenting lesson that it's not just trying to get to the destination, it's all about enjoying the ride. Now I need to go and clean up the kitchen!!!!

It's a wonderful day to be alive!

It's a gorgeous fall day with a nip in the air! I start thinking about pumpkin pies, pulling out my long-awaited Christmas CD's(I try to hold off until Nov.), holiday visits from family, losing weight so that I can enjoy holiday feasts with a little growing room-smile-, Apple scented Glade Plug-ins, and all-around thankfulness for the goodness of a merciful Heavenly Father. It truly is a great day to be alive!
Yesterday, we were able to have Andrea Truitt over for a play-day with Emily. She has been so secluded with her blood counts being too low for much interaction with the outside world. The girls have missed each other dreadfully! They played outside for hours and then came in to play house. It is so much fun to listen to their conversations. They are truly "heart sisters". I have to say, Emily is a little jealous that Andrea is getting a new baby at her house. There is the promise that Andrea will bring the baby over and share with Em. Thanks Jenn, you got me off the hook!