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.

1/3/08

Jared dropped Kenzie off this morning as she spent the night with them. She always loves to go to their house and have fun with them. I took her to school early as she is now on school patrol, which she is really excited about. After I dropped her off, I went to dad's and took his tree down and put away all the other Christmas decorations. First I had a cup of coffee and a couple of cookies with him and we watched the weather channel to see what the day would bring. Cold...Cold...Cold but at least we had sunshine. Went to get a few things at the store and found alot of Christmas bargains for next year. Did a few things around the house and it was time to go get Kenzie. We got home and played four games of UNO Attack. She won 2 and I won 2. Now we have to have a playoff before bedtime. Kenzie called me downstairs at about 5:30 and she had Chunky Soup made and on the table. She had placemats down, drinks on. Everything was set up so nice and it was so sweet of her. She cleaned everything up afterwards too. She must take after her Aunt Kimmy!!!

1/2/08 Happy New Year!!!

Well it was a busy Dec. with all the birthdays, shopping, parties, niece, Sara's wedding, etc. Now hopefully with the New Year here I will be able to be more regular a my blog. Thanks, Kimmy, for organizing all my pictures. What a big job that was as they were so messed up. A big thank you again, for doing all those dishes last night and for the yummy mashed potatoes. You are always such a big help to me. We had such good family times during the month of Dec. Here are many of the pictures I took. Today was a special day for me as Jacob asked last night if he could stay here at Nana's. We had a fun day, going out to breakfast, visiting grandpa, playing, picking Kenzie up from school, then playing some more. He is such a good boy, and I love how he comes up to me and sits on my lap, then says he loves me. Kenzie told him she was sad because he didn't want to put a snowsuit on and go outside to play with her. He looked at her and said, "Don't be sad, I love you this much". He was holding his arms out real wide. It touched both of our hearts. I forgot to mention, last night I read to Jacob and then he went to bed so good for me. He asked me for a drink of water, so I filled his sippy cup with cold water from the water cooler and handed it to him. Somehow, I didn't have the top on right, and poor Jacob got soaked. His pj's, the blankets, pillow and mattress. I took him out to lay on the couch by papa while I threw everything in the dryer. He probably won't ever ask me for a drink of water again. He sure was a good boy while I cleaned up the spill.