Friday, December 26, 2008

Well here it is the day after Christmas and a day of catching our breath after such a full schedule the last few weeks. As I said in the last post, Chet and Cookie and I made it to Nampa on a Saturday two weeks ago. That meant we only had a little while to get ready for the big day. Cookie had to go right to work that Sunday so we didn't get to spend much time together like we usually do getting ready for the Holidays. Erica and Melissa had to work overtime as well because of the time off for their trip to Las Vegas, but, all worked out beautifully as it always does.
We opted for the traditional turkey dinner, this year, with all the trimmings and it was wonderful. Lindsey, Marlin and Kylie, Kevin, Marissa and new baby girl Aurora came over for dinner. Aurora was born on Thanksgiving Day and what a cutie she is and a cuddle bunny. It was the first time I got to see my latest Great grandchild and a while since I got to hold a baby. Her big four year old sister, Marissa, entertained Aurora and the rest of us with the wonder of it all. Of course the some of the other great grandkids were here and made the day a delight showing their talents as photographers. Nothing like new digital cameras to bring out the ham in everyone. Ady did a video which we all watched on the "big screen" that had tears running down all our faces.
Well I hope you all had as much fun as this clan and just think it is only 364 days until we can all do it again.


Love to all

Hi all,
As I'm sure you all know Cookie and Chet came to Green Valley for a quick visit and to drive back to Nampa via Las Vegas with me for the Holidays. We spent a couple of days sight seeing around down there, then headed north. We stopped in Las Vegas for "R&R" ( I say that laughingly") and to see Pat and Mike for a bit. As it turned out Erica and her family were in town as were Mel and Greg so a good time was had by all. And of course we had to hit the "Office" a couple of times, plus, we all went to "Joe'sCrab Shack" for a wonderful dinner. Not sure if it will ever be the same. That has become somewhat of a tradition. Ady and Rylee had a great time doing the Mocarena dance with the waitresses, and a fine job of it I must say.

Mike had to work on the on the three days we were there so was hard o catch up with him. We decided to drive out to Primm to have lunch with him on Fri. Was a nice visit but way too short and we still haven't had a chance to see his 2 new horses.

We also got a chance to do a little Christmas shopping while there. Would have liked to stay a little longer, but, it was time to move on. We headed on to Nampa on Sat. and had a lovely drive, the weather was very nice and Cook and I traded off driving so it wasn't quiet so hard on either of us. Have to get ready for Christmas so a lot to do in the next couple of weeks. "Honey Bob" is flyng up on the 22nd for the fun and festivities. Can't wait for hm to get here.

Think that pretty much brings things up to date. Looking forward to seeing everyone over the holidays.