1/28/08

I didn't get many good pictures of the snow sculptures (there were actually only a few I liked), but I did get a cute one of Adam waiting while the other kiddos rode the horses, and one of the kids with Clifford. We had lots of fun as the whole family went other than Bruce and Bill. Friday I spent a wonderful day with Kimmy and the boys at there house, which included a trip to Salvation Army. We ran into Bruce, Melissa, Hailey and Max there so that was a treat. Went back to Kimmy's for lunch and fun with the boys. I think we had as much fun with Jacob's trucks as he did. Thanks for sharing, Jacob. We worked on Kimmy's sewing machine and got it back in shape. Kimmy has been keeping it very busy. The sewing table Jared refinished is absolutely beautiful. It looks even better in person than on the blog. The shelves in the bathroom are also wonderful. They look so nice. Go Jared! I finished my quilt for Kenzie and am putting on the pictures of it. Kenzie loves it. Thanks for all your sewing tips, Kimmy. Today, I took grandpa to the doctor, then we went to school and waited for Kenzie to get out. After that we headed to the pharmacy to drop of prescriptions. Went to get grandpa his blood test, then back to the pharmacy to pick up his scripts. They weren't ready yet, so we all decided to go get a concrete mixer. Before I started, I unzipped my coat as I told grandpa how I always seemed to slop when I ate these. He chuckled. When he started eating he did ok, but then he started slopping. Then I took my turn slopping. He had to admit he was the champion. Kenzie was eating hers and not making any mess. However, when we were done and she was still eating, she finally slopped. Grandpa was Big Slop, I was medium slop and Kenzie was little slop. They sure were yummy. They need to be eaten someplace other than in the car though.

1/19/08

These pictures of Adam and Jacob are so cute. It took me a few days to get them on the blog. I'm getting pokey again. Our server came today and I loaded it up with Grandma Daisy's china.
Her china is beautiful and I have so many wonderful memories of it. Such a keepsake to me. I put pictures on of it. Kenzie called and wanted to know if we would pick her up and take her out for ice cream, so on our way back a motorcycle exhibit, we stopped and got her. Melissa called on our way to get Kenzie and asked if we could take Hailey to church in the morning as she didn't want her to miss and Max has a fever. We picked Hailey up on our way to get Kenzie and they are both spending the night. What fun! We had a great time and great ice cream. They are both sleeping now and all is quiet around here again for the time being.

1/15/08

Sunday Kimmy, Jared, Jacob and Adam came over after church to watch the football game. Bill enjoyed having Jared here to watch it with him. It was as pretty exciting game even if our team didn't win. Jacob was such a sweetie. He picked out where everyone was going to sit at the table and he picked me to sit next to him. Sure made his nana happy.
He would run up to me and hug me for no reason. Then when it was time to go, he wanted to go in Nana's car. When I told him nana's car was nite nite, he said nana go in my car. I walked out with him and he wanted me to get in the car and sit. He even was giving me his mommy's seat. What a sweetie. Adam was as adorable as ever too. Can't believe how he gets around so good. He's drinking from a sippy cup now and loves to stand up. I think he is going to be an early walker. Kimmy groomed Mocha for me. You can see from the before and after pictures that she really needed it. Thank you, Kimmy, for such a great blessing. The haircut looks great. You are appreciated!!! She doesn't look like the same dog. I can tell from the way she acts she loves it too. Kenzie hasn't been feeling good. Cold and fever. I talked to her tonight and she sounds a little better, but has a ways to go. I feel so bad when I hear how she sounds. I am praying hard for my little sweetie.
Talked to Hailey on the phone tonight(Monday) She was so excited. She heard the baby's heartbeat. I loved how excited she was. She's a cutie. Max got on the phone too and said, Hi Nana, Hi Papa...then he just jabbered. Such a cutie too. I am blessed!!!

1/10/08

Took dad to the doctor today and got a good report. All his bloodwork and X-rays were good. We're thanking the Lord. I re-stacked the wood that fell. Wanted to get it done before we get snow. They had been saying were were going to get 7 inches. They have now changed that to just rain. We will see. I'm still glad to have the wood stacked. Hopefully it all stays that way. Kenzie enjoyed sewing again tonight. This time I got the camera out while she was at her sewing maching. Go Vikki, for trying so hard to win tickets for Mykenzie. She was so happy you tried. I got a call from Tammy tonight and my sister, Linda's heart stopped. They had to shock it 8 times to get it working again. She was in critical condition but now upgraded to serious. She did move her leg which she hasn't been able to do and is off dialysis. So improvement in that area. Needs more miracles and prayer that her heart and lungs work properly.
We are trusting God. He has already brought her through so much.
Went to dad's and took him and my sister, Jody, to get ice cream. Dad had a banana split and Jody and I had sundaes. Yummy!

1/9/08

Hailey woke up when I got Kenzie up and wanted to go with me to take her to school. Hailey was happy because she and Mocha beat me downstairs. Kenzie didn't get up right away so she was the last one down. We did make it to school on time for her Safety Patrol though. We headed over to dad's. He was so happy to see Hailey with me. While I was drinking my coffee, Bill called me. He wondered why I wasn't at our breakfast. Well, with getting the girls and myself ready, I had forgot all about it being Wednesday and going to breakfast. Hailey and I headed right over there. She had already eaten so she just wanted chocolate milk. I had a yummy egg sandwich. Everyone was happy to see her. She was pretty quiet at first, but towards the end started talking. We came home and Hailey wanted to watch a movie. She told me to get everything she needs before the movie starts, because one the movie starts she doesn't like to move. She was so funny. I took her home afterwards, and Max came running to the door. He was so happy to see her. Then he saw she had some M & M's and wanted some. Hailey shared with him while I ran out to the car to get the baggie of M & M's we had brought for him. He was so happy to have his own. I went back to dad's after I left Melissa's and we drove his car to Aldi's. It hadn't started the day before yesterday so he had to put the charger on it. It worked just fine today, except the check engine light won't go off now. Went to get Kenzie from school and then we went to get a Concrete Mixer. Very yummy. Stopped to pay the water bill, then headed home. We got Kenzie's sewing machine out for the first time. She got one from the couple that go to our church. She did a great job sewing. Amazing for her first time. I am putting on pictures of the things she made. She made a sleeping bag (it is rolled up in the picture), and a few pillows for her dollhouse, plus a dishcloth (which I love) for me. She is always so thoughtful. She also beat me at a game of deal or no deal. She's playing with papa right now.

1/8/08

Stopped this morning at dad's after dropping Kenzie off at school. Had coffee and toast with him and, of course, watched the weather. Did paperwork needed there and then came home to get things done around the house. Soon I was off to go pick up Hailey to spend the night. Bruce was a blessing and put the car seat in for me. I always have a hard time getting it in really tight so I really appreciate Bruce doing the job for me.
I was happy to see Max. He always greets me with a Hi Nana and says it so cute. Hailey was focused on her cartoon, but once it was over, she was ready to come stay at Nana's. She is always a joy to have around. Of course, all the grandkids are.
Next it will be Max's turn which I am looking forward to. Then I have to talk Kimmy into letting Adam have his turn. Went to pick up a sewing machine for Kimmy from a couple that go to our church. I know Kimmy is so talented so I wanted to get a good sewing machine into her hands. You are good at everything you try, Kimmy. You must take after Grandma Daisy. She was the same way. Melissa and I are flying to Colorado to see my sister, Linda, the first part of February. I am excited about that. I am even more excited now that I don't have to travel by myself. I will enjoy spending that time with Melissa and can't wait to see sisters, Linda and Gail.
Thanks to Bruce for finding the best ticket prices and getting them for us.
Our snow is all gone now. It's been in the 50 and 60's the past two days and I have loved every minute of it. Wish it would stay for a while.

1/5/08

Don't have any recent pictures so I picked some older ones out to put on that I thought were cute of the kids.
Got my closet shelves cleaned today so now I have room for my sewing machine. Dad and I went to Art Vans to measure our server so we can mark it off with masking tape and know where it will fit the best. We came home and I made hamburger cabbage buns, and then we took it over to grandpa's and ate with him. Stayed for a while. They watched tv while I looked at picture books. Lots of good memories in those picture books and in my heart. We then went to Culver's for a concrete mixer. Yummy! Then we came back home to play deal or no deal. Dad was the winner tonight. I was the winner last night. Tie breaker tomorrow night. Vikki, Rody and Kenzie stopped over to get warm snowsuits for sledding. I can't wait to see the pictures of their exciting adventure with Kimmy, Jared and boys.