I had a little pj party, this afternoon at three, twas very small, 4 guest in all… Macie, Katie, Kylie and Ally. They ate up all the sandwiches, cheese and hot chocolate, two tried vanilla tea and sat down their cups with glee! Giggles and excitement were swirling through the air, as anticipation of gifts were floating everywhere. The gifts were given and received, and smiles were on the faces, of 4 precious girls, who were very very gracious!
Kylie is really in to wrapping presents. The other day she and Cayla wrapped a present for Papa. She insisted the boots be wrapped in princess paper, and the boots would be from her. Well, I used some of the paper the next day for a couple of kids presents. I left a piece of it on the floor to be used on another gift. The next night when she came to spend the night, she was doing her usual plundering, she found that strip of paper, walked in the door of our room and wanted to know who had been opening presents….and in the same breath looked at her Papa and asked if he opened those boots? Now let me tell ya, she was as serious as she could be and we just lost it…..I called her little Cole. Once, his Aunt Missy bought a hat for Daddy and he watched her buy it and wrap it. She told him not to tell Papa because it was a surprise and he said OK. Time they walked into the den he told Papa that there was not a hat in that box for him! I did explain to Kylie that it was an extra piece an that we would use it on another gift.
Time for our annual Christmas Trip, need to pack…but I hate to pack! You have to take 2 wardrobes because of the unpredictable weather in the south! At least I am feeling well enough to go. I have been battling sinus trouble for a little less than a month. Finally went and got a shot yesterday and more antibiotics! I feel better, thank goodness. And do I need to say how much I hate a shot!!! If I ask for one…you know I am not well!
Daddy Ralph went to be with his heavenly Father today around 12:30. Oh how well I know how they will miss him. My heart aches for all of them. I know they will miss him deeply. I know my nephew’s and nieces hearts are hurting as well as Paul and Lynn, we are holding you in our hearts even though we are separated my many miles. Paul, how blessed you are to have been given two wonderful parents!!! I am so sorry and I love you all!
Kylie asked Papa for a ride on the 4-wheeler today. He rides her on it quite often. It was a little cool and misting so he told her they would have to wait due to the weather. She said OK, but let me show you somefhing. She brought him the toy ad from the Sunday paper. She showed him a pink 4-wheeler, told him that if he got that for her, she would not have to wide his anymore and she did not want that other color, it’s for boy’s. He told her that he would see. He started to leave and she insisted that he take the flyer with him so he would not forget what it looked like. He started to take it from her, she changed her mind and told him she would put it in his truck so he would not forget it, he said that he would take it, but oh no….she insisted on taking it herself. He opened the door and she climbed right on in and put it on the console. I was laughing so hard. She came back and stood by me at the door, I looked at her and said…..you told me that you wanted a swing set. She said, “Just two stings, this and the swing set! Then she asked me why I was laughing so hard! Hide those ads! I remember spending hours circling most of the toys in the Sears catalog!
Today, Kylie and I made pasaghetti…in Kylie’s words. Papa, Cole and Mr. Bill came in to eat. She had been making her own recipe of sugar, salt and pepper. She took the shakers, place the on the table, then began arranging where we would sit. She had a place especially for her Momma, then she asked if Bark was working still. She had not planned on Mr. Bill or Cole and Cole was a little late because he was not at the farm right then. She had me bring in the high chair from the dining room for her, too! We were all seated and eating, right where she told us, then Cole joined us…now her Mom was still at work and would not be eating at the same time….but she insisted she have a place. As She was eating and talking, all of a sudden, she figured out that the seating was not just right . We were one chair short. She immediately told Mr. Bill to move over dhere and get the other chair, her Momma had to have a chair. She just told us all what to do and we did it!??? After the seating was proper she finished her pasaghetti!
Remember my brother-in-law and all of his family in your prayers, please, they are going through rough times as I am posting this. Daddy Ralph…as all of the grand’s call him, had a severe stroke on Saturday. I remember he and Mom Betty driving down when we lost our Dad to a stroke in 2003. How sweet it was of them to travel such a long way to be with our family. Thanks to you both and we are praying for you!
After one fabulous meal we went outside to enjoy the nice weather and have a little fun.
Once again, my Martha Helen cooked a fabulous meal. It was so good and we enjoyed it so much! Thanks for all the hard work!!!
Happy Birthday to my sister, who is next to me in age!!! I hope you have a great day. I know you all of you will be traveling, I will pray for a safe trip. Sister’s are the best and I have been blessed with three of them! Love you all! I just made a chocolate cake for you, since this is a big birthday….beginning with the number 5….! It is a special day. Kylie and I called her this morning an sang Happy Birthday. We were the first to wish her blessings for her special day. We have always had the best time together, well….not always, let’s be honest. But, more good than bad! We can always laugh at thing’s and no one else will know why we are giggling. I mean, it is like we know what the other is thinking without saying a word. She has always been good at keeping herself composed, how does she do that??? I do not know. She could actually control her gigglies, if she needed too. Once I loose it…its over, I may as well excuse myself from the scene! Which I have had to do more times than I could ever count. She is a great big sis and I love her and miss her so much. We love to talk on the phone to each other when we can. We can tell each other anything and not worry about what the other thinks about it, just unconditional love! Thanks for all the great times Lynn. I love you and am thankful I was blessed with you as a sister!!! Here are a few pictures of the cake which almost caught fire from all of the candles!!! The new cake recipe was not all that great! Sorry Lynn!!! I will return to a tried and true recipe next time!!!
