Thanksgiving Weekend

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! Our Thanksgiving dinner was shared at our lovely neighbors, the Rockwells. They warmly welcomed us into their home to share their bountiful feast!

On Friday, Craig, Julia, and I hit the malls shopping for that 'special' gift. The jeep was packed and we were pooped!

On Saturday, Grandpa Bill and Sharon came to our house to share in another yummy turkey dinner. (I couldn't go through Thanksgiving without preparing a turkey with all the sides!) After dinner, Craig dragged the small Christmas tree from the attic and Sharon, Julia, and Grampa Bill decorated it with the box of Santa tree ornaments! (I wasn't going to put up a tree this year, but I was guilted into decorating the small one!) When it was all done, I was happy!

Sunday, we all went to church and enjoyed left-overs for dinner! The fun, fast paced, weekend quickly ended when we packed Julia up for her long trip back to Bourbonnais to finish her third semester at O.N.U.

Again, I look forward to our next holiday when the family can be united once again! I miss the activity when our children are away! Tis the season to be jolly!

Thanksgiving Blessing

Thanksgiving is a special time of year! The colorful leaves fall from the trees and there's a crisp breeze in the air. The colorful horn-a-plenty is filled with special blessings! During this Thanksgiving time, may you be uplifted by the cool autumn air, may your heart be warmed by moments filled with special family joys. May your soul be touched by God's wonder as you celebrate Thanksgiving with your families! May His beauty be all around you. Happy Turkey Day to you!

Boo . . . Trick or Treat!!

Isn't Craig the cutest little treat "passer outer"??

Tonight was a fun Halloween night! :) Craig and I enjoyed passing out treats to the many "brave" little (and big) Trick-or-Treaters! Some came with umbrellas, while others had garbage bags over their costumes to keep them dry from the rain! It was fun to see their happy little faces light up when they received one more treat for their goodie bag! Oh, how I miss the days when our kids would dress up and go door-to-door in the neighborhood! Those were the good ole' days!! Boo! Happy Halloween!!

Pentwater pictures

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Pentwater Weekend

I've just returned from a "perfect up north girlfriend weekend"! My 10 girlfriends and I headed to Pentwater Friday afternoon to celebrate Brenda's 50th birthday! We all stayed together in Debbie and Mark's beautiful home, just a few blocks away from the breathtaking Lake Michigan! During the weekend, we took long walks, ate lots of yummy foods, went to a Bed and Breakfast for a lovely surprise birthday luncheon (red hats and all), picked out the perfect pumpkins at a darling pumpkin farm, enjoyed the beautiful fall colors, shopped, cried, laughed, and ate some more! Our bonds of friendship grow deeper when precious time is spent together. I am so grateful and appreciative for the blessing of these women . . . together we've struck the cords of harmony! They've willingly opened their arms to welcome me into their friendship circle! A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart!! Thanks, Bobbie, Karen, Denise, Marilyn, Brenda, Barb, Meleia, Sharon, Stella, and Debbie for touching my heart!! I love you girlfriends!!

Dance Club

(Steve, Kathy, Mark, Gina, Tony, Sue and Craig and me)

Tonight was a big night! Craig and I got all spiffied up and we went to the Flint Golf Country Club for the Flint Dance Club. We had a delicious dinner and we 'danced the night away'! The big band was fantastic ! We saw a lot of old friends and became acquainted with some new people! As much as I dreaded going, I was pleasantly surprised! It was a delightful evening, getting all dressed up and fancy. Now, the worry begins as to what I'll wear for the next one . . .
ooh la la . . . I'll be puttin' on the ritz!

Windy city . . . :(

Well...my heart is sad, and our house is quiet and still . . . Late this afternoon, Julia headed back to the 'windy city' for another six weeks of classes. I totally enjoyed her company while she was home for the past four days ~ my heart is heavy she has gone back to ONU! We've spent every waking hour together, shopping, talking, eating (ugh...), and just hanging out! My daughter is . . . a joy bringer, a heart warmer, a memory maker. . .my daughter is love! When she is away, I miss her so-so-so much! I hope she knows she puts the sparkle in my eye, the twinkle in my toes, and the song in my heart! I love her and I'm looking forward to our time together at Thanksgiving!!!