We had a skiff of snow Christmas eve day. Only a skiff. But when we got up Christmas morning, it looked like a White Christmas for a bit. We are thankful that the roads were clear so that travelers could get to where they were going. Traci and Craig, we were go glad that you had clear sailing to Wisconsin and back. Also, thank goodness for the price of gas. It is $1.99 in Creston yesterday. F I N A L L Y! I think we must have been the last community in Iowa to dip below $2.00. I filled up when it was still $2.04 but I had 30 cents/gal savings with my Hy-Vee card. I usually don’t think to use the card so I was so pleasantly surprised when I looked at the receipt.
I’m calling this photo “Controlled Chaos”. Even ‘tho it wasn’t. Controlled, I mean. lol
Somebody in that picture is a blur; she’s moving too fast. I have to admit, I lost control this year. Instead of opening presents one at a time, it spiraled out of control. Okay, Lee. I think you set the tone! No, I’m just teasing you. You will know the rules next year. Plus, we had a little time constraint this year so I wasn't so rigid in my thinking. Next year, it will be back to the ‘one at a time’ gift opening procedure.
From all accounts, Santa and the reindeer got around and found all the little ones. Did anyone get any nanny cam video of Santa or catch a bit of beard in the fire place trap? My dad always threatened to trap Santa Claus in the fire place which worried the small children and made big kids laugh.
I have heard that there are still a few of our family under the weather. Hope you feel better soon!
I have heard that there are still a few of our family under the weather. Hope you feel better soon!
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| These girls were up to something! but I never learned what. |
Christmas Day, Johanna and Lee brought over a pot of chili. We enjoyed that (way good!) while I pushed leftovers at them -- crab dip, pie and whipped cream and all manner of sweets. Then Audri was off to her dad's for the weekend.
Saturday, Dana came over and he and dad pulled out the termite-ridden door header and 2X4s in the east dining room wall -- old insulation and termite debris. Then Dana put in a new header and studs. They dry walled and taped up the seams. Now all we need is a little mud and a new paint job and we will be good as new. Erica, Maddie and Morghan came by. I had thawed turkey stock for Christmas Day and as I hadn't needed it for lunch, I knew I had to cook it today. It all worked out as I was able to feed The Freys turkey and noodles and use up the thawed turkey stock.
Saturday, Dana came over and he and dad pulled out the termite-ridden door header and 2X4s in the east dining room wall -- old insulation and termite debris. Then Dana put in a new header and studs. They dry walled and taped up the seams. Now all we need is a little mud and a new paint job and we will be good as new. Erica, Maddie and Morghan came by. I had thawed turkey stock for Christmas Day and as I hadn't needed it for lunch, I knew I had to cook it today. It all worked out as I was able to feed The Freys turkey and noodles and use up the thawed turkey stock.
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| Looking better! |
Sunday, we didn't do a thing and didn't see a person. I crocheted just a bit, walked to Hy-Vee and back for a few groceries and I watched three hours of a series on the Queen of England. I first remember Queen Elizabeth and her children when I was a small child. My Mama always told me I was born on Princess Anne's birthday.
Here's my Princess Grace.
Someone tell me, is this little girl drinking wine?
This will be the last letter from 2014.
Happy New Year to all! Here's to Health and Prosperity in 2015!
Love, Ma
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