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!!!
A couple of weeks ago, I was in Kohls. I saw a spread that I liked. It was a light green and taupe. I brought it home and after a few days later…just laid it on top of my other spread. Hmmm…..it did not look so well in our room. I walked out, came back a few hours later, still did not like it, took it off the bed for now. Let the girls check it out…they liked it, WB liked it. But , he lets me tend to the house decor, of course he would say that he liked it…he loves me, so he might tell a little white tale if he has too! We all do it, not even thinking about it…if we do not want to hurt feelings…hmmm…whole nother topic! I love him. All though, that is probably not the best idea either! He knew I did not love it. If I am going to buy it, I need to love it…..it is going to be with me for a while!
I saw another spread Sunday that I liked, so I took the other one back, pillows and all! I felt so much better after returning that spread. I purchased the other one and like it much more!!! But am I in love with it??? Who knows!!! I think the rest of the room need some help!!! Think nothing…I know it does!!!
Last night, while I was in town, Casey sent me a picture of Kylie, playing dress up as Snow White. She told her Mom, that Bart was her Prince Charming! Then, she said…when is he going to be home, any way? Then she had to call him. I thought it was so sweet and needed to be written down…so I can remember it!!!
On Wednesday’s, Casey has a class this quarter. I have payroll and Grandma Bridges has Kylie….and the rest of the family!!! Yes, Kylie goes over on Wednesday afternoon and Cayla after work. Grandma cooks for all of them, of course, she loves to cook! They go to church, come home and feed the next group that shows up! I am so thankful to have her, she always has been by my side to render her helping hands! Thanks Martha Helen….you are the best!
Today was the last day of picking for this year. Farmer is glad in some way’s, but I will tell you this….in other way’s he will be miserable! He is so thankful that we were blessed with no accidents, all employees ended the year without being bitten by snakes or getting injured. Praise God for those answered prayers! I know…snakes…..yes we have them, and they are in the squash field and everywhere else. So that is just one major concern! Then you have the tractor and trailer issues and many other catastrophes that are possible on a farm. Again, I say blessed!
Why will Farmer be miserable….when he ain’t picking he ain’t making no money! Plain and simple!!! Oh, there are still many things to do, like take up the old plastic, fix broken equipment, taxes…yikes, but that involves spending!!! By Spring of next year, he will be more than ready to get those plants in the ground!
Today, Kylie decided she needed a tractor ride. Papa was so busy, but he took just a few minutes to ride his little heart throb! I’d say she has him wrapped, he is such a softy!
It is such a pain especially when it rains! (hey, that rhymed) I am glad I have it! Just do not tell it that it’s raining out side! Shhh!
