It was really cold this morning – still a dusting of snow on the yards. I left the laundry room spigot drip all night, and left the doors under the sinks open to help keep them warmer. All was well…

Very cold (20*)! But the sun is shining so that makes it tolerable. Our ‘kids’ made Gingerbread Houses at church and they were on display this morning. They were all very good, but my favorite was the one with the…

Only a few more days until Santa! SANTA! I KNOW HIM! (Movie quote…) I got up extra early to prep for the day. Changed sheets, got ready, had breakfast. Kathy and Paul picked me up at 8:15am and we parked…

Five more days! I bet all the little ones are wound up and have enough energy to power Santa’s sleigh! And speaking of little ones, I haven’t seen Cameron in a while. Noah’s schedule and the weather are making it…

Man, I didn’t sleep last night! I was up until almost 4am. My mind was racing and just would not stop. I was even singing songs in my sleep! I’m convinced it’s one of my new medications but who knows…

It’s been a rainy day today, and a little cooler than Monday and Tuesday. Temperature says 34* but feels like 26*!! I did have to run out a few times: Take the trash up, get the mail, buzz over to…

Today after work I stopped at two stores to pick up little items but they didn’t have either of them. So I came home organized a few small gifts and found bags and tags for them. After lunch of potato…

Today would have been my Grama Crooks’ birthday! Erma Eakman Crooks was born on December 16, 1898 and passed away in 1972. I was 22 so I had a lot of years with her – compared to some. I still…

Taking everything into consideration, this has been one of the best weeks! Just in the comfortable, enjoyable normal progression of days. Wednesday night I had the party to go to at Don Wassel’s house. So fun chatting with long-time friends…

Today is Jen’s birthday – Happy, happy birthday, Jen! Have a wonderful day! Wishing you a great year ahead. Love you! So today was the Three Centuries of Christmas at Hanna’s Town. It was – first of all – nice…