Catching Up

Well, it's been a long time since I've updated my blog. Seems time has been zipping by while I've had my mind in a million places at once. Perhaps, as we go by, you'll see why.

Let's go most recent, to the farthest back.

Here is the Christmas tree we just picked out to grace our Living room. It was really different picking it out without Heather. You see, she loves a tall, fat tree, and I love a nice Noble Fir. Since we seldom get a Noble, I had real hopes for this year. Heather usually gets her pick, you see. But, I thought I had less competition this year :D Mom that I am, I called and talked to my distant daughter. She put in her request (with emphasis) and you can see what we all picked to bring home. sigh. She must be greatly loved!!

This one ought to make you smile. This is the turkey dinner we made and sent to Heather, ready-to-eat. NOT. Heather was in Israel on Thanksgiving. There was no way possible to send her favorite meal over there, unless I wanted to give her a lovely case of Ptomaine. Sooo, Janet and I got together with Faith and did the next-best thing. We made these fun pins with great help from Faith, and mailed them to the girls before they left. It's amazing, we found out afterward that Donna got hers 3 days after mailing, Heather's took a full week, and Lauren got hers after she got back from her trip to Portugal, 3 weeks later! I guess that means she didn't get to wear it over there. Any bets whether Heather and Donna wore theirs??? I thought not.

These are pics from Thanksgiving Day at my in-law's. We had a very relaxed day. The food was amazing, the family was funny, and there was plenty of turkey to go around. Sorry, Heather. I promise to make you one when you get home!

She loves to have her picture taken. Notice Tom (the turkey), He enjoyed his day out, too. It was a great joke! Don't remember what it was, now, but you seldom see me laughing in pictures, so I put this one up just for you.
Great to see the grandparents were able to come.
Now, we move back in time to the gathering at my parent's house. We always meet earlier in the month so that everyone that has in-laws can get there to celebrate. My parents are great that way, they make allowances and give lots of grace.

Faith climbed the hill...she decided she was Queen once she got to the top. Funny thing..she always loves to climb that hill on Thanksgiving. Seems to be a tradition for her.

Crazy cousins played games out front after dinner. Burns off all those calories so there's room for dessert.
It's been a lovely season. I'm working on getting the house together for the Christmas season. Decorating is hard without Heather's perspective. I guess I'll find out how I did when she gets home. I'll just wait to see what she rearranges while I'm sleeping (:-D)

Did I mention she'll be home in 2 weeks?! I'm getting excited. I know she's changed. I hope she finds me changed, too. All for the better. May God continue to work in us, conforming us to the image of Christ, until His appearing.

Now, on to the Christmas Brunch I am organizing for church. That's next week, to be exact. Stories to follow, I'm sure.