Monday's Musings

Okay, now where did I leave off?  It's hard to believe that one week ago our daughter and our 2 grandsons were here and we were preparing for Thanksgiving.  Now, a week later, and Christmas is staring us in the face.  I so wish that there was a longer time between the two very special holidays.  But, it's always been that way and I'm pretty sure it will continue to be that way. ~ho-hum~

Meanwhile, we had a good time with family this past week.  Bridget and boys arrived and then Tommy's sister and her husband arrived a couple of days later.

Andi Kate was just beside herself over seeing Coleman and couldn't love on him enough.  They are 6 months apart but she's already got this whole "mothering" thing figured out.  They were too cute!

Coleman is one busy little boy.  We never knew where we might find him if he got out of our sight.  And, looks as though he's going to be a climber. ~fun-fun~

Clancy could hardly wait to go hunting and it was a most successful hunt.  Poppa took him 2 mornings and Clancy killed a doe one morning and a buck the next morning.  I'm not sure who was the most excited, he or Poppa.  Tommy started hunting when he was Clancy's age and has been enjoying it ever since.  He definitely doesn't hunt like he once did, but he still enjoys it once in a while and especially when he gets to take Clancy and teach him the ropes of hunting.  They will have a freezer full for sure!  And, in case you are wondering, Clancy did kill both deer by himself.  He held his own gun and pulled the trigger.  He already has a very good eye.

Bridget left on Wednesday morning headed home to Oklahoma and it was extremely quiet around here.  But, if things work out, the whole family will come back for Christmas.  It's was a special family time and the kids really enjoyed being together. Susan and Steve left Friday morning and I spent the rest of the day catching up and getting ready to start some Christmas decorating.  As I said, I so wish there was more time between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

This is random, but wanted you to see our handrails at the front steps.  It took a while to get these once we ordered them but they were worth the wait.  We are so pleased and think they add a very nice touch to the front of the house.  And, they will serve as an aid  to anyone who may need some assistance coming up the steps.  

Wishing you a great week as we enter the Christmas season.  Try not to get your "tinsel in a tangle."

Monday's Musings

Well, Happy Halloween!  I don't expect that we will have more than 4-5 trick or treaters this evening.  We live off the "beating trail" and we'll probably only have the neighbor kiddos and, at this point in my life, that's just fine.  I know that many have totally stopped any trick or treating and go to school and church events rather than going door to door.  And, that's a good idea!

 Speaking of Halloween.........Hanna Beth was out of school on Friday and spent the day with me.  We went to visit Daddy and she enjoyed seeing all the Halloween decorations at the assisted living facility.  The gal that does the decorating leaves no stone unturned.  These witches were automated and did all kinds of movements and made their "witchy" noises.
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Earlier that day HB decorated funfetti  cupcakes ~thanks, Pillsbury~  She has gotten quite good at the technique, but her most favorite part is licking the icing off of her fingers. ~too cute~
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One evening last week we joined our friends for a boat ride, a little fishing and a picnic.  They have a pretty lake behind their house so that made it a whole lot easier.  We just walked down to the dock and off we went.  And, Ares (a German Shepherd) and Allie (a Lab) went along for the ride.  They behaved fairly well.  ~grin~  The Blackeyed Susan's  were in abundance and were just beautiful lining the banks of the lake.  It was a fun outing.
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On Thursday of last week I was a VIP for my little adopted Grandson, Cody.  Each week a different student in his Kindergartner class gets to have someone come and read or do some type of presentation for the class.  I talked to them about all things concerning the season of fall, read them a book and then Cody passed out some Halloween treats I had gotten for them.  I have to hand it to teachers of little ones, well, any teacher for that matter.  These little 5 year old's were so cute but it is absolutely impossible for the majority of them to be still or be quite.  They remind me of Mexican jumping beans but, they were sooooo excited to have me visit them. A sweet memory for sure! 
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Our little Sweetheart was Pebbles for their Halloween gathering last evening and the Princess was a beautiful butterfly.  I well remember what fun it was to come up with costumes for our two "back in the day."  
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I'll end with this "funny"...........While on our trip to Oklahoma Hubby went in to a Braum's and ordered himself a hamburger and fries to go.  He told the lady taking his order that he wanted a hamburger with mayo, tomato and lettuce only.  Well, when he got the hamburger out of the bag and ready to eat it, it was a bun with mayo, tomato and lettuce on it, no meat.  He has ordered hamburgers like this a bazillion times and never has this happened.  Guess this lady took him very literally.  We got a good laugh out it and he enjoyed his meatless burger. ~grin~ 

Wishing you a great new week!!