The last day of the year. It was a good year. Our family has been fine, we've added new members to it. Some by birth, some by marriage, and some because they wanted to be included!!
We traveled some, we had few health problems, (a few minor broken bones and surgeries which heal), we made new friends, we judged quite a few Kansas City Barbecue Society competitions, from Colorado to Arizona to Kansas.
We spent some time in the mountains, which is our ever favorite thing to do, we spent some time in the San Luis Valley with family and friends. We spent time exploring new territory, even new sights where we live! You think you've seen everything local - look again!
Our weather has been crazy, but don't we say that every year? I think I remember my parents saying that. We've had little moisture, but the mountains have, so that will feed the farmers.
We had a wonderful Christmas with family, Jenny was host to 34 for Christmas dinner, ALL family. We usually have others there, friends, missionaries, or others with no where to go, but this year was a full house!
So to all a Happy New Year, and I pray to post again next December 31!
Till next time.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Mr. Zeke
Can't finish off the year without another picture of the one who rules the roost here! Zeke will be 3 on Dec. 26. He loves to just sit like this, I guess he thinks he's as important as we do!
The Saga of the TV!
Well, rather than blog about it, I just copied the following off of Facebook! I wrote it as Tom was talking to various people, first the "Geek Squad" or "Black Tie Service"?? Then Panasonic, then the repair service in Pueblo. After well over an hour on the phone, the simple ending was too funny!
Our NEW Panasonic HD Flatscreen tv just went out. Argh
Thursday, December 16, 2010
December 2010
Jace David Crussell Born Thanksgiving day, November 25, 2010. This was taken Dec. 13, 2010.
Christmas is upon us. The weather has been really warm until today, we woke up to a skiff of snow on the ground with more forecast through the next day or so. We haven't had measurable precipitation is a very long time and it's terribly dry here.
We have a friend, a young man, a son, husband and father of four young ones, who was very recently diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. He is very active in church, a teacher, and by all accounts, one of God's most valiant soldiers. Brain cancer is so often not discovered until it's at this stage, when pain sends them to a doctor. Less than two weeks ago, I was talking to him at church. I pray constantly for him, his family, his students, his church family and all who are associated with him.
Another friend is battling cancer today, in surgery now. Her condition remains to be seen. I hope it's one that's been caught at an early stage, I know her's is the type that is much easier to eliminate.
So it's hard to think about the holidays, the joy and excitement. I am so very thankful for my family, for our health. It's such a valuable thing. May God keep us, protect us, and may we all have a very long and healthy life.
Until next time. . .
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
We Made It!
November!!! We made it, we all survived November. What a month, between a wedding, a birth, and Thanksgiving - Whew! Then Carol topped it all by getting t-boned, what a way to end the month! Through it all, we are so blessed, we have a new grandson, a new great-grandson, made our way through a couple turkeys and a couple hams and our daughter and granddaughter survived a potentially deadly accident.
We have faith that Jace will soon be going home, and the reason he's being kept in hospital is unknown to us. Mom and Dad don't really have the experience to say - explain it! And in this day of Confidentiality, we, his extended family, can't find out anything.
But I think we are all aware of our blessings, and grateful for the ongoing favors He showers down upon us.
Now we look forward to, first, the release from the hospital of the new great-grandson, then on to the Christmas Holidays where we can celebrate the birth of Christ our Savior.
We all expected a very busy month, but it was more than anyone expected! So with mostly relief we say goodbye to November and say we Hope to see you again next year!!
So until next time. . .
We have faith that Jace will soon be going home, and the reason he's being kept in hospital is unknown to us. Mom and Dad don't really have the experience to say - explain it! And in this day of Confidentiality, we, his extended family, can't find out anything.
But I think we are all aware of our blessings, and grateful for the ongoing favors He showers down upon us.
Now we look forward to, first, the release from the hospital of the new great-grandson, then on to the Christmas Holidays where we can celebrate the birth of Christ our Savior.
We all expected a very busy month, but it was more than anyone expected! So with mostly relief we say goodbye to November and say we Hope to see you again next year!!
So until next time. . .
Sunday, November 28, 2010
The Phone Call No Parent Wants to Get, Regardless of Age!
RIP Buick!
Monday, November 22, 2010
So Many Memories!!!
I don't have the pictures to go with this, but another delightful story from our family! At the preparation of the wedding Saturday, Terri, Jamies Aunt from Denver, volunteered to do the pictures. This is a stressful job, trying to know where, and when to shoot! A big responsibility for sure. Since I have done this many times, I am all too aware!
As they are preparing, all the tables are sit up with care, the food tables are arranged to have the food put out and waiting for the end of the wedding when Carol says to Terri, something to the effect of "she was thirsty". Terri says she told her there was water fountains, and when Carol pushed the issue, I guess saying things like - "But WHAT is there to drink". Terri said she just kept thinking why was Carol doing this - we are ALMOST ready to walk down the aisle. Terri told Carol there was vending machines, she could go get her something. But still Carol pushed the issue, until it suddenly dawned on Terri, what are the GUESTS going to drink - and the lights come on - OH NO - NO, IT CAN'T BE!!! Terri was supposed to bring the punch and drinks and "jugs" or items to have them in.
Terri says at this point, being beyond mortified at this, Carol says, it's okay, it's fine, let just figure out what we are going to do now.... Terri makes a frantic phone call to her father-in-law, saying you're a man, you worked at the schools, you are a problem solver, HELP!! He handed the phone to his wife!
Poor Marty, not knowing what to do, offers to bring Kool Aide, Terri say YES - BUT HURRY. Carol knows there are big thermos coolers somewhere, so as the time arrives for the wedding party to proceed down the aisle, there is a FRANTIC push for drinks!!! Having held up the wedding now for over 10 minutes, the coolers of water and ice are sit on the tables!
And we all proceed!
Marty then comes with the flavorings for the water, hearing applause coming from the auditorium, throws the kool aide on the table and make a RUN for the front door!!
After the kiss and we come back out for the reception, Brady said he made a bee-line for the one container of water and added the kool aide, picking up the spoon sit aside for the lasagna to stir it with!
What memories!!!
Until next time. . .
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