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Friday, December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve Day
Its the day before Christmas and my microwave is in (thanks to hubby elf) and the presents are waiting under the tree for the family of ours to see. Jessamyn and Jay are to arrive later today and the boys will be following on Christmas day. Marc, Paqui, and Zeyda will find their way here on Christmas evening. The family is a congregating and fun will be had. Oyster stew tonight and prime rib tomorrow, its the Lafler tradition. So to all have a very Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Eight More Shopping Days!
Greetings,
Eight more days to fill the void, to get the last minute bubbles that you think will please the eyes of the beholder. It is the season to give, but isn't it also fun to receive!
Brian is coming out of the chemo fog and starting to putter around the house again. We have been at Jessamyn's home were we spent a couple of days attending Taylen's Christmas program and enjoying the Pieper family hospitality. Taylen sang and played drums in the 6th grade band, his musical talent is beginning flourish (hopefully he will follow in grandpa's footsteps).
Our microwave of years past gave up the ghost and was sent packing. I have always wanted a microwave that resided above the stove instead of taking space upon my counter and we picked one up at Sears in Chadron. Unfortunately, it has turned out to be quite a project to install. Maybe my zealous need for space has caused us some undo stress prior to Christmas dinner?
Christmas card writing continues and I going grocery shopping to stock the pantry. Our traditional oyster stew is on the menu for Christmas Eve and prime rib for Christmas. Yum! Received new photos of Zeyda that are quite darling, critiqued by grandma. Will try and post a few for all to see.
Merry Christmas to all!
Eight more days to fill the void, to get the last minute bubbles that you think will please the eyes of the beholder. It is the season to give, but isn't it also fun to receive!
Brian is coming out of the chemo fog and starting to putter around the house again. We have been at Jessamyn's home were we spent a couple of days attending Taylen's Christmas program and enjoying the Pieper family hospitality. Taylen sang and played drums in the 6th grade band, his musical talent is beginning flourish (hopefully he will follow in grandpa's footsteps).
Our microwave of years past gave up the ghost and was sent packing. I have always wanted a microwave that resided above the stove instead of taking space upon my counter and we picked one up at Sears in Chadron. Unfortunately, it has turned out to be quite a project to install. Maybe my zealous need for space has caused us some undo stress prior to Christmas dinner?
Christmas card writing continues and I going grocery shopping to stock the pantry. Our traditional oyster stew is on the menu for Christmas Eve and prime rib for Christmas. Yum! Received new photos of Zeyda that are quite darling, critiqued by grandma. Will try and post a few for all to see.
Merry Christmas to all!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Maiden Voyage
I took Brian to the airport in Scottsbluff early Wednesday morning (we arose at 3:00 am) so he could make his maiden voyage to CTCA. Yesterday I picked him back up, red faced and ready to get home. The side effects of his therapy were starting to take hold. Paqui met him at the gate and greeted him with open arms, then sent us both on our way. Our dog Rico, who was waiting in the truck licked his face repeatedly in ecstasy. Quickly, Brian received concerned calls from our other daughter Jessamyn, brother James, and sister Melanie. What great family and friends we have. We made it home safely even with the wind gusting a brisk 25-40 miles per hour. I had to drive with both hands on the wheel, imagine!
It looks like Christmas has come to my house. Last year I didn't get all the decorations out. But this year, I have made up for it and like some Christmas crazed elf I have decorated every nook and cranny. It took me several days to get the scheme right, but it is a done deal now. We have a beautiful Frasier fur tree and many nick knacks that fill our vision. I also feel proud that I got my Christmas shopping done ahead of time and packages sent on their way. Retirement has its benefits!
Next week we are going to grandson Taylen's Christmas program and will stay the night with him. Brian will still be in his recovery mode, so I hope he enjoys it. I will be having Christmas evening dinner at my house. The girls and their respective family's are coming and staying the night. This week's projects will be baking some goodies for the occasion and writing Christmas cards. I am not much on baking, but once a year I try and fake my way through Christmas. That's all for now and have a great week!
It looks like Christmas has come to my house. Last year I didn't get all the decorations out. But this year, I have made up for it and like some Christmas crazed elf I have decorated every nook and cranny. It took me several days to get the scheme right, but it is a done deal now. We have a beautiful Frasier fur tree and many nick knacks that fill our vision. I also feel proud that I got my Christmas shopping done ahead of time and packages sent on their way. Retirement has its benefits!
Next week we are going to grandson Taylen's Christmas program and will stay the night with him. Brian will still be in his recovery mode, so I hope he enjoys it. I will be having Christmas evening dinner at my house. The girls and their respective family's are coming and staying the night. This week's projects will be baking some goodies for the occasion and writing Christmas cards. I am not much on baking, but once a year I try and fake my way through Christmas. That's all for now and have a great week!
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