First order of business. The 28th was Sarah’s birthday. Happy belated birthday to my sweet niece! Hope your day was amazing!
And today is my sister’s birthday! She’s had her family there almost all week, and I haven’t talked to her. So here’s hoping that she had a great day and has felt loved and blessed! Love both you girls!
Wayne preached this morning as Todd and Heather were out of town. He had a good message. It was about embracing our faith and trust in Jesus. He confirms our faith. Christmas confirms that God is with us. Our priority is to follow God – accept and watch for his leading. His spirit lives in us forever. The scripture was I Corinthians 2:9, my favorite verse! Be open to God – he has riches for us, and we must be prepared to believe and to receive His gifts.
Elise Wolfgang had the special music and she sang Breath of Heaven. That, too, is a favorite.
As for yesterday, is was total chaos — but absolutely wonderful! Cameron was the ring leader and we chased him around all over the house! He was so fun and happy and enjoyed everything going on. We had a totally strange supper – deviled eggs, cream of potato soup, pizza, cookies, and Oreo Ice Cream! And chips and dip and crackers and cheese. When the kids left I sent almost all the leftovers home with them. The only thing I saved on purpose was the iced orange drop cookies!
We did have one hic-up in our day. Kelly, Matt, Logan and Chase came up before lunch in the van. Peyton and Izzy came about 1pm in Matt’s work truck. It was not running right, and when he turned it off it would not start. Izzy had to be home by 3pm so they took the van and left! Long story short, Matt had the truck towed to his friend’s shop and about 9:10pm I took Matt, Kelly, Logan and Chase to Washington to meet Matt’s mom. They rode the rest of the way home with her! I got home at 10:02 on the nose! Long day but it was all fun – and an adventure – and I was blessed to have them all here.
The kids bought me new flannel sheets for my bed, earrings, a new keyboard and mouse (purple!), an electric kettle (purple!), and fluffy blanket, and Red Door. Autmn got a new apple watch and gave me her old one, which is only 2 years old. So I have to get it charged and figure out how to use it! I also got a set of very festive kitchen towels from Matt’s mom, and 4 little M&M bowls from Jen’s mom. So fun!
Today after church I started taking down decorations. I took advantage of the decent weather (but a bit windy) and got everything outside down and put away. Also got the winter garden flags put up and the blue and white deck lights up as well. Spent all day working on undecorating the house inside!
So I’m going to get something to eat now and chill for a while. Kelly is coming up to spend the day tomorrow, and she plans to help me get some of these decorations put away.
My blessing today was nice weather to be outside!
PEANUTS Thought for the Day:
TOMORROW December 30th is:
Falling Needles Family Fest Day; National Sing Day; National Bacon Day; National Resolution Planning Day; Sodium Bicarbonate Day.
Friday’s fake day was National Water Day. TOMORROW: Bacon! Yum! I gave up on resolutions years ago, and I have a fake tree so no needles. God bless…
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