Home Again

We got home just a little while ago. 

Unloaded some things from the bus, but not all. 

It's late and we are tried, but we have tomorrow to finish unloading 

and get organized for the week ahead.

Mima is doing better but still on dialysis. It makes her very weak. 

We are thankful we could go down to Miami to see her

and offer moral support to our family members who live down there.

We were able to find a really nice campground not too far away from where we needed to be. 

It is always nice to have our home away from home with us

and we were able to take Milli.

She is acting more and more bizarre though, like not realizing outside is for going potty

and we would come back (from hospital visits) to find Milli in a corner trying to get out. 

It's sad. It breaks my heart. She was always such a smart girl and full of energy...

now she doesn't seem to know where she is or who she is. 

I'm not sure how long this can go on, but I'm trying to make the best of it. 

I'm going to go soak in a hot tub and tomorrow I'll post some pics from our trip.

Good night all!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

I am so incredibly thankful for so many things.

God has been so good to me!!!

May you know HIM and HIS love and be blessed, too!!!

Our Thanksgiving

Milli did much better last night...thank GOD!

This morning we found her in the pantry trying to steal a treat

Today will be Thanksgiving for my family.

Since we are heading out of town tomorrow to visit my mother-in-law again

we're going to have the Thanksgiving meal with my mom, our kids, and grandkids tonight. 

So I have LOTS to do today!

Get myself dressed and ready, deliver some locket orders, run a few more errands, 
get back home - put the turkey in the oven, set the table, 

and enjoy the day with our family! 

I set a lovely table with our family china, long stem glasses, and lit candles
but for some reason that picture no longer exists???
My bird looked beautiful (but I forgot to take a picture).
I also made stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and corn.
The girls brought sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, salad, and dessert.
Everything was delicious!!!
This was Sarah and Ethan's first Thanksgiving. Here is Sarah when she first arrived (she was quite content).

 Then it was time for her to eat her Thanksgiving meal.

 Here is her Daddy, sister Hannah, and Mommy

Here are Grandma Helen,  Meagan, and Mark (Ethan was beside them playing)

 Here is my hubby aka Papa

I forgot to have someone take a picture of me (but I was there, I promise)
Here Ethan and Sarah are sharing toys

 But the thing they both like best are crackers and puffs

 I just had to take this picture of my momma as she was leaving to go home.
Her blouse was so festive and pretty (front AND back). 
So let this encouage you to get out those holiday clothes.
Wear them while you can because you know this season will go fast!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!

Needing a Good Night's Sleep

Yesterday I wrote that I was so thankful that Milli got a good report...

well, last night she had a hard time sleeping. 

She hacked until 4 in the morning. 

It was not pleasant around here. 

My husband and I are exhausted. 

I pray she sleeps better tonight. 

Overall though, today was a good day. 

We had Ethan!

We went for a walk in the neighborhood (he loves doing that).

Then we swang on the front porch swing and I rocked in the front porch rocker

until he finally gave in to a nap and slept for about 90 minutes. 

He woke up in such a happy mood.
Later in the day we watched his favorite show...Yo Gabba Gabba

 He was drinking his juice from a sippy cup (this is a new thing for him).

 We had a fun day!

After he went home I fixed my hubby and I something to eat
and then I worked on a locket order that was delivered today.
Now it's almost midnight, and I must get to bed.
Good night all!

Oh Happy Day

Had to take Milli to the vet today. 

She's developed a cough and had been hacking quite a bit. 

I was worried thinking maybe she had congestive heart failure since she's up in age.

(Don't laugh...dogs get that too.)

Anyway, he said her heart sounds GREAT and her lungs were clear, 

he said even her blood pressure seems really good for her age. 

He did some blood work, gave her an exam, gave her a shot and some meds.

He thinks maybe she has an infection since her teeth are so bad, 

or it could just be old age...

In any case, I came home a happy camper.

Got her situated, took care of some Locket orders, then started to work on a grocery list.

AND THEN MY HUBBY CAME HOME!

And he offered to go shopping with me!
I was SO happy, because I was already tired and new he would be a BIG HELP

and he was!

So, in theory, I'm all set for Turkey Day.
My daughters-in-law will be bringing the casseroles they are famous for, 

and a salad and a dessert, and I will cook the turkey, stuffing, 

and mashed potatoes, and I'll recruit my momma's help with the gravy.

She makes the BEST gravy!

I'm hungry already :0)

 I'm feeling a bit guilty because I LOVE turkey

and I keep thinking about the feathered friends of mine who come around every day.

Home Safe

We made it home safe and sound.

Unpacked most of our things from the bus, but not all. 

Plans are to head back to Miami at the end of the week to visit Mima.

She's still doing well, thank God, but we need to get back down to see her. 

Before we left today, we got to meet the owner of this RV 

 and his canine companion Jinx, a beautiful Greyhound like Rufus

They are such amazing and gentle dogs.

He and Rufus would have enjoying meeting each other :0)

Be sure to go back and check the last few days for pictures I've now added.

Going To the Chapel

Today was the BIG DAY for Brittany and Jeffrey...

Their Wedding Day and it was beautiful!!!

I stayed so busy, I didn't get the chance to take very many pictures, 

but I'll try to post the ones I did get when I get home.

Until then, it's night-night for us...
Here are the few pictures I managed to capture:
The girls praying before the ceremony (Cousin Samantha led the prayer)

The Couple's First Dance

 Father-Daughter Dance

Mother-Son Dance

 Wedding Cake (made by Cousin Ashley)

 Groom's Cake

That's all I managed to get. (Sorry, I was so busy helping out.)
I'll post more and I get them. 
Oh my goodness, as I was updating this page my niece sent me a link to more pictures. 
Here you go...
Brittany & Jeffrey's Wedding Album