Well, the tree was decorated, the Christmas cards were sent and the stockings were hung on the mantel. I wish I would have gotten ALL 8 boxes of decorations out...oh well, maybe next year!
We had our Christmas dinner in Brooksville on December 20. 10 adults and 9 children (ages 10-9 months). That was fun - you didn't know which way to turn when the kids started opening their presents. Sara happened to get some of the wildness on video (you couldn't hear yourself think). We missed Shawn since he was working.
Sara, Caitie and I went to see The Nutcracker at The Opera House by The Lexington Ballet. Marie was danced by Chloe Obert who was one of Sara's previous students at The Lexington School and Caitie's babysitter. Chloe came out to see Caitie after her warm-up. Chloe gave her a tiara to wear during the performance while Caitie gave her a bouquet of flowers.
We had our family dinner on Christmas Eve (different since we had never done that) and then went to church at Immanuel Baptist.
Sara, Shawn, Caitie and Colin opened their presents Christmas morning, went to Shawn's dad's house for lunch, and then came over here to open presents. What a day they had!
Merry first Christmas Colin!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
When's it going to be ready?
Here it is December 10 and the house is NOT decorated for Christmas!
Harry put the tree up December 4 - what does that tell you? I decided I needed draperies for the living room windows (I already had blinds) to give some color to the room (picked mauve of course) so he put them up yesterday. I started today - unwrapped all the ornaments (over 200 of them) and layed them out in categories (yeah, I know what you're thinking). Was working fine until I had to watch my soaps at 1:30 and 3...Bold and the Beautiful and Guiding Light...then went back to start again. I put some up, it was getting dusk, so I decided that I should get started wrapping presents. Got out the bows and the Christmas box that holds my empty boxes and ribbon, but they are still laying where I put them.
So, what am I doing right now besides writing this blog? Working on Family Tree Maker...you see, I'm behind on doing obits out of the Big Sandy News (newspaper in Louisa, Kentucky). 13 editions to be exact.
Gosh, I need to do Christmas cards!
Don't say a word, Sara!!!
Harry put the tree up December 4 - what does that tell you? I decided I needed draperies for the living room windows (I already had blinds) to give some color to the room (picked mauve of course) so he put them up yesterday. I started today - unwrapped all the ornaments (over 200 of them) and layed them out in categories (yeah, I know what you're thinking). Was working fine until I had to watch my soaps at 1:30 and 3...Bold and the Beautiful and Guiding Light...then went back to start again. I put some up, it was getting dusk, so I decided that I should get started wrapping presents. Got out the bows and the Christmas box that holds my empty boxes and ribbon, but they are still laying where I put them.
So, what am I doing right now besides writing this blog? Working on Family Tree Maker...you see, I'm behind on doing obits out of the Big Sandy News (newspaper in Louisa, Kentucky). 13 editions to be exact.
Gosh, I need to do Christmas cards!
Don't say a word, Sara!!!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
What's with the title?
Mmmmm, glad you asked that question. My son-in-law, Shawn, came up with it.
You see, I'm one of those people that check out my neighbors' throw-a-ways...I don't get into the garbage can, if that's what you're thinking...I just check what's laying beside it. You never know what people are getting rid of these days. For example, I picked up a white wicker desk that is on my patio in Florida. Nothing was wrong with it, so I took it. Framed pictures, toys (don't tell my grandkids), glass items, outdoor chairs, etc. It doesn't matter to me if it's in Kentucky or Florida, I'm going to check out the night before the trash guy comes to the neighborhood.
Harry and Sara hate when I say "Curb alert - slow down". Caitie loves it...she's going to be like her Grammy!
You see, I'm one of those people that check out my neighbors' throw-a-ways...I don't get into the garbage can, if that's what you're thinking...I just check what's laying beside it. You never know what people are getting rid of these days. For example, I picked up a white wicker desk that is on my patio in Florida. Nothing was wrong with it, so I took it. Framed pictures, toys (don't tell my grandkids), glass items, outdoor chairs, etc. It doesn't matter to me if it's in Kentucky or Florida, I'm going to check out the night before the trash guy comes to the neighborhood.
Harry and Sara hate when I say "Curb alert - slow down". Caitie loves it...she's going to be like her Grammy!
Friday, November 28, 2008
A Brooksville Thanksgiving
First of all, let me say that I have always wanted to blog about my days, weeks, etc. but have been reluctant to try it. But now I'm here, rants, raves and all!!!
Our Thanksgiving tradition starts by watching the Macy's Parade (we normally leave in the middle of it) and then head to my husband's hometown of Brooksville, Kentucky to be with his family. My sister-in-law, Barbara, now hosts the gathering since the death of their parents. Dinner is always scheduled for 1 p.m., however, it never starts on time due to someone being late (Ryan and Carey this time) but that's okay because everyone is busy talking, taking pictures or whatever. Some of the kids were "creating" art pictures in the guest bedroom/craft room while some were downstairs playing pool and basketball - my granddaughter, Caitie, and her cousin, Georgia Kate, played beauty salon with Coy (that's another story.)
We had a great time (all 33 of us). Now not all of those are my immediate family, however, I love everyone of them since I've been in the family - and that's 34 years.
Stay with me - I'll get the hang of this! Thanks Sara (my beautiful, talented daughter) for helping me with one of my ongoing projects!
Our Thanksgiving tradition starts by watching the Macy's Parade (we normally leave in the middle of it) and then head to my husband's hometown of Brooksville, Kentucky to be with his family. My sister-in-law, Barbara, now hosts the gathering since the death of their parents. Dinner is always scheduled for 1 p.m., however, it never starts on time due to someone being late (Ryan and Carey this time) but that's okay because everyone is busy talking, taking pictures or whatever. Some of the kids were "creating" art pictures in the guest bedroom/craft room while some were downstairs playing pool and basketball - my granddaughter, Caitie, and her cousin, Georgia Kate, played beauty salon with Coy (that's another story.)
We had a great time (all 33 of us). Now not all of those are my immediate family, however, I love everyone of them since I've been in the family - and that's 34 years.
Stay with me - I'll get the hang of this! Thanks Sara (my beautiful, talented daughter) for helping me with one of my ongoing projects!
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