December Dance Club

Dinner, dancing, big band, great company . . . it's always an evening I look forward to!!

Rosie, Kathy, Cathy, and Mark . . . standing in for Gena :)

Christmas Party

What a hoot! We had our annual White Elephant Christmas party and the 'white elephants' topped all white elephants! The gifts ranged from an $800.00 painting to a bright orange pair of golf shorts! Who thinks of these things?!! We had a great time, laughing, eating, catching up, and of course, opening great prizes!!
PS...I'm still finding very special prizes throughout my house!!

Cheating - Proud of you??? WHAT???

Today, two students in my class were blatantly cheating on a timed test. Simple. Learn the multiplication facts and you're golden! After the incident, I spoke to my 'authority' regarding the situation - - fully expecting both children to receive after school detention.

Surprisingly, she didn't understand why I was upset with them ... "I should be PROUD of them!" "The boy had allowed the girl to copy from his test because he was being KIND to her. He understood she had trouble with the task and wanted to help her." (WHAT!!! Are you SERIOUS?!!!) Then she said, "I should be PROUD of her because she has become academically successful by learning ways to cope with her disability."

WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO?? When is wrong WRONG?? The last time I checked, kind people don't help you by cheating!

The day I become PROUD because someone CHEATS is the day I need to say good-by to education! Whatever...

Pentwater girl's weekend

Last weekend was our girl's fall weekend getaway in Pentwater! We stayed at Karen's beautiful house . . . we felt like queens! We had wonderful conversation, food, relaxation, and rejuvenation! Friends are like diamonds...precious and few! I love you girlfriends~ :)

Meleia, Marilyn, Sharon, and Karen posing under the beautiful red Maple tree.

On Sunday we had lunch at the beautiful Tea Room - delish salad and soup!

Our scrumptious caramel ice cream sundae served in a hollowed out orange.

Shopping in downtown Pentwater - so pretty!!

We were walking to see Lake Michigan for our last time this fall!
Chilly weather, but beautiful!!
Brrr...the Lake Michigan looks so cold!
Beautiful fall clouds, ushering in winter! :(

What a beautiful time away . . .I'm so grateful for precious friendships!

Halloween

Happy Halloween!

Bella investigation the jack-o-lantern after her tubby!
Craig with Bella! She was a pumpkin for Halloween! :)
Ready to trick-or-treat!!

Isn't she the cutest pumpkin ever?? Love her!
Costumes, pumpkins, and candy! Oh my! What could be better?!!

Engagement - Bling Bling!

Love is in the air...!!!

Adam and Julia got engaged today! On one knee, Adam proposed this morning (after conferring with Craig on Friday). What a surprise and delight! This week, Jonathan and Sarah set their wedding date, and now we'll have another big day to prepare for! We're so blessed to have Sarah Jevnikar and Adam Schlusler in our family!

Bling Bling!

Isn't it pretty?!!

It is our prayer that their lives will always be filled with love and joy! Congratulations!

Fall 2009

I love Fall!
...cool and crisp morning air
...bright orange pumpkins, waiting to be carved
...golden brown apple pie
...sunflowers hanging their heads to the cool nights
...odd shaped gourds
...candy corn and peanuts mixed together
...colorful wreaths hanging on the front door
...bright yellow and burgundy mums
...gooey caramel apples with crushed nuts
...fresh cider
...long bike rides on a deserted dirt road
...fallen leaves flamed with color, crunching under my feet
...cornucopias filled with fresh harvest
...pumpkin bread with raisins
...Indian summers
For everything, there is a season...