Thanksgiving Weekend:

Thanksgiving:
We ate dinner at Michelle's Mom, Melba and Dad, Carl's house.  It was good food and good visiting.
In the evening, we go to the movies with Todd, Michelle and Desmon.   It was a comedy and we had a good time with laughter and just enjoying each other's company.
Friday:
I took Dad to Vienna to the bank and grocery store.  Spent the rest of the day semi-helping Dwayne clean in the yard.
Saturday:
Worked at the flower shop in the morning.  Stopped off to visit Dad on the way home.  Spent the day preparing food for the Elrod Thanksgiving on Sunday.
Sunday:
We had a good day. The weather was so nice, some out outside. Was blessed to have Dad with us.
My pictures are all out of order this time and no matter how many times I tried to change them it wouldn't work.

Iva walking around to see the cows.  I wish I had a close up as her dress and tights were so adorable.

                                                    At the movies, Daddy Comes Home Two

My flowers Wanda gave me from Something Special Florist

Cash riding in his truck.

I am especially grateful for my family and the time spent together.

Weekend Recap:

Friday:
I had an appointment in Sullivan with Opthomatologist in Sullivan for pre-certification for cataract surgery.  I was there a total of six hours.  The doctor was two hours late.  The visit required a lot of eye testing.  I qualified for the surgery but after scheduling, I find out my out of pocket expense would be $2,000.00 per eye.  At this time, I can't afford it.  On my way back to Rolla, Judy calls to see if I can pick up a pair of shoes for Dad.  Found the shoes right away and was starting to head home.  I don't remember why Judy called back, but thank goodness she did.  She asked if I got Velcro.  Uh, no I didn't.  Luckily, I was only about two blocks from the shoe store.  Stopped to get the fixings for baked beans for deer camp.  Fixed my baked beans and then Dwayne came home.  We headed to deer camp.
Michelle put in some vegetables in the oven to roast.  Andy locked the oven door.  He didn't know that the only time you lock the door is to clean the oven.  They couldn't get the door open.  It took Todd, Andy, Brayden and Dwayne to use the poker and other large pieces of metal to get the door open.  After getting it open, they cut the latch off so it wouldn't happen again.

Todd, Brayden and Andy

Saturday:

I went to Wal-Mart in the rain to buy groceries.  The store was very busy.  After Wal-Mart, I went to Family Center to buy some overalls.  Stopped at Dad's on the way home.  He was having a good day.

Unloaded the groceries in the pouring down rain.  I was a little cold after that.

In the evening, I took Dad to Null & Son Funeral Home for the visitation of a dear friend and neighbor, Faye Grisham.  Mom and Faye had grown up together and both lost their Moms at a young age.  When Momma was bad, Faye and Charles visited with us and it meant a lot.

After taking Dad home, I headed to deer camp.  Visited for awhile and went home early.

Sunday:

Went to church and then over to April's.  We went to the lake to eat lunch and some shopping.

Lunch at our favorite Mexican Restaurant at the Lake.

I stayed and played with the kids for awhile and headed home before dark.  I so enjoy this visits.

I saw two bucks and one doe on my trip over and back.  Luckily, I got to stop each time and they didn't run out in front of me.  We had an early supper and then TV time.

Sibling Love

 

I am grateful for a safe deer season and that my family is safe.

Weekend Recap:

Friday:
I spent the afternoon making calico beans for deer camp.  It is tradition they start out with my calico beans.  I forgot the hot dogs this year but they liked it better without. (with the exception of Dwayne, he loves the hot dogs in it).  Deer camp is a big deal to the guys.
Saturday:
I worked at Something Special as they had open house.  We were kept busy all day which was very good for business.  I was tired at the end of day so I didn't go to church to help with the fall supper.
Michelle called around six and invited me to deer camp.  I've never gone before.  I wasn't going to go but decided I was tired of sitting around by myself.  There was lots of good food, fun and laughter.  I rather foolishly tried some apple pie moonshine.  It was really good.  I think they kept the shne out of it as there was no liquor flavor at all.  I've tasted moonshine before by one sip and it was very strong and awful tasting.  Had a good evening.
Sunday:
Once again, I didn't make it to church.  Instead I did all of Dad's washing and the bedclothes.  Took me most of the day.  Dwayne came home early from deer camp and fixed supper.  Tasted really good.

I need prayers as I'm struggling with staying home.  I get so bored!  Yesterday, I went to the career center and filled out applications for the hospital.  Today, I went to the hospital's job fair.  I'm not up on the latest technology so that's a downfall.  I did have an interview with Parkside Manor last Friday that went really well.  The only thing I have doubts about, he took my information down on sticky notes.  Really, sticky notes!  So, I don't really have much hope for that job.

                      I am very grateful for life and pray that a good job is in my future.

Weekend Recap:

Fruday:
I worked at the flower shop.  I had some difficulty delivering flowers to the S & T campus.  It is a little confusing with all the different buildings within the campus, but I got it done.
Saturday:
Dwayne spent the day working on his tree stand and cleaning up the cabin for deer season.  They were painting the floor and he didn't get home in time to go to our friend's 50th Anniversary Party.

Bobb Bullock, Linda and Kevin Roden, and Kathy Rogers

I sat with Billie Elrod, Loyd Workman, Carol Workman Ball and Brenda Love.

These are all old time friends from the original bunch of the Pig Roast.  Always a good time with the crew. 

It was good to see my friend, Bobbi Tynes and her husband Tony at the party.   Bobbi just had a double mastectomy a few weeks ago.  She is doing really well.

Sunday:

April and I sent to Springfield shopping and Dwayne watched the kids.  We found quite a few things you wouldn't find around here.  We always have a good time getting out and shopping and eating lunch.

We brought the kids home chicken nuggets and fries.  Cash would burp and then Iva would copy him, then both would laugh hysterically.  It was hard to keep a straight face and not laugh at them.

Monday:

Dad turned 93 today.  We went to Vienna to see Felix Stratman as it was also his birthday.  They had a good time visiting.

                                                 I am grateful for the time spent with my daughter and for Dad celebrating another birthday.

Sister and Niece Love:

Katie, Ashlyne, Me, Kristin, Lizzy and Judy

Poor Judy had surgery a few days before so wasn't feeling well.

Ashlyne, Kristin and Me

                                                                   So grateful for all my nieces and my two sisters.