We're having a baby, too!

Congratulations Jennifer and Chris.  How exciting for yall!
And waaaaaay exciting for us!

But it's not all about me. It's all about the mommy-and-daddy-to-be.
But around September 27  it will be all about the baby. And this nana can go wild spoiling this lil' one. Why wait? I can start the spoiling now.



gin

Rewinding the week

Last week I enjoyed my early birthday cake. Nothing's wrong with getting older. I love it. I love birthday cake. And my kids never fail me by "surprising" me with my Gambino's birthday cake. Besides being so pretty, It is delicious.

I cut and serve the cake and even made rounds for seconds.

Made a trip to one of the top 10 places on our list to eat for my personal birthday dinner. It was quite the surprise. We got in the truck and on the interstate and started driving south. The husband already had it in mind where we were going.

 Just me and the husband. No kids invited. No family. Just us. Lovely. Delicious.

Made a quick detour downtown to husbands former work place for business he had to attend to.
It was nice taking in the views while I sat in the truck waiting. He is going to miss this place I think.

 The mail man must have know it was my birthday. A package was left for me. Thank you

Tomorrow is my big day ---

gin

Ketchup

A lot's been going on.

Did I mention we've retired?   Well, technically, not me. But husband has retired. With a 6oth birthday celebration in January and a 42 year career with his employer he has officially become a retiree.

I consider myself retired  too. Cause I am going to take it easy by slacking on the cooking, cleaning, and anything that has to do with housework.

We've been doing some fishing. It's been nice weather --- in the high 60's, like 68 degrees.

We've been doing a lot of eating out.  We really have to get a handle on this retirement thing. We have no structure in our life. Eating when we want and where we want. We don't even know what a noon time lunch is anymore.  And sometimes we just skip dinner.

A few projects around the house is coming together.

It's only been a month, but retirement is fun.

gin

Happy Celebrations

January Birthday time for the guys was all about the food.

Steak, steak and steak was enjoyed by some of the guys. 

Charlie's Steak and Seafood was the restaurant of choice. And it does not disappoint. 

Happy Anniversary Brandon and Julie and Happy Birthday Chris and Larry. 

Can't wait for next month's celebrations. It will be for me!!  Yippee!

gin

We're having a baby

We're going to be grandparents. I'm gonna be a mawmaw.  It's gonna be great. I can't wait.

 Technically, it's not about me. I know.
It's about the mommy-and-daddy-to-be.
It's their life. Their baby. And they're in charge.

But around August 3rd it will be all about the baby. And this maw-maw can go wild spoiling this lil' one. Why wait? I can start the spoiling now.

gin

H.N.Y. 2012

T'was was the holiday that never stopped. It went on and on and on. From Christmas Eve to the day after New Years.
 
Jennifer & Chris came for several days at two different times.  A little shopping and a little hunting was enjoyed by all. Even though I worked everyday.

Trent came his days off that was during the week.  A little more hunting, relaxing, and eating was enjoyed by all. Even though I worked everyday.

Brandon came Friday for the day. A little more hunting and eating.

It was nice!!

gin

Christmas 2011

A Christmas re-cap. Because I know You want to see.

It all started with Christmas dinner. Then let's get on with the important stuff.

Tyler reading the Christmas Story for us, "The Newborn King".

And then every one opening gifts from name drawing. Gifts included everything  from guns to jewelry.

The girls.

My present.

Tyler and me.

 The crew.

Praise to Our Savior on His birthday!!

gin

Monday Monday

Rest and relaxation comes after Christmas Day.  Don't have to cook today because there are leftovers from Christmas Day.  I stare at the Christmas tree, the Christmas wreath, the Christmas decorations wanting to clear everything out today. But I'll do it tomorrow.  Enjoying looking at my Christmas pictures taken on Christmas Day.

It has rained for 2 days and nights. New pj's are really getting a work out!! Thank you!



Entertaining myself by blog surfing and see what y'all  and y'all are up to. It's like reading a good book.

Let's get the New Year on!

 gin

Reason

It's close. 9 days to go until the family crowds, the oohing and ahhing over gifts, the non-stop foods, the tree skirt in full view from an empty floor under the tree. These are the reasons for all the hustle and bustle.


And, Christmas tree cookies of which I have eaten dozens and dozens of in the last week and have literally made people eat them with me and even insisted they take some home.

 

The fun of wrapping papers spread out all over the floor to wrap those special choosen gifts for those special people to place under the tree for the big day.


The Christmas book that we  read every year on Christmas Day before we open the gifts. Because, after all,  it's HIS birthday.

And, it's the reason for the season, for the spirit, for the giving that we can celebrate, rejoice, worship, and praise The Newborn King.

gin

Come on Santa !!!!!

The stockings are hung by the chimney with care. Come on Santa!

The tree is up ready for the presents. Come on Santa!!!!

Poochie is ready as she adores the angel on top the tree.

Come on Santa!!! Can't wait!


gin