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Muffin loves ice cream. Can you tell?
I think it's so gross that Corby lets her lick/eat his ice cream!!!!
Corby and I went and saw the new Sandra Bullock movie "The Blind Side" yesterday! Very good movie! Inspirational because it's a true story. I highly recommend it...
Mom moved again this week at Presbyterian Manor. She had some problems in her old room with noise in the hall and from the resident across the hall from her. She is in her old wing, back with her old nursing staff, and I think she is going to like it. The best part? She's now by a window!
I'm close to being done with Christmas shopping. I still have a few things to get and some stocking stuffers. I'm working on my Christmas cards. It's been a little difficult this year because my printer isn't working right. I always like to print my labels because it makes it go faster. I'm waiting on a part from Kodak for my printer, but in the meantime, I am handwriting the envelopes.
My newest read: True Compass by Edward Kennedy. I've always been fascinated by the Kennedy's, and I remember reading about them when I was young...getting ready to start this book tonight...
I read ten books in November. Obviously I was on a Sherryl Woods kick...
1) Feels Like Family - Sherryl Woods
2) Shades of Blue - Karen Kingsbury
3) Pieces of Happily Ever After - Irene Zutell
4) Welcome to Serenity - Sherryl Woods
5) Runaway Mistress - Robyn Carr
6) Free Fall - Fern Michaels
7) Send No Flowers - Sandra Brown
8) About That Man - Sherryl Woods
9) Ask Anyone - Sherryl Woods
10) Along Came Trouble - Sherryl Woods
The last three were a trilogy. I love books where the authors carry their characters from book to book. It makes me feel like I'm a part of the family.
Since it's December 5, I will say I just finished "Time of My Life" by Patrick Swayze and his wife, Lisa Niemi. It opened my eyes to a lot of things that he went through in his life, most of it kept private and out of the paparazzi's eyes. I enjoyed learning about his life.
Haven't decided what I will read next, though I received Edward Kennedy's memoir "True Compass" for my birthday. I will be reading it soon...
We've had a busy week. Corby was on vacation all week, cleaning and cooking in preparation for hosting Thanksgiving at our house. My siblings and mom and our family friends (and honorary family members) Melody and Diane all celebrated Thanksgiving together. There certainly was no lack of food. We had turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, green bean casserole, corn casserole, Hawaiian bread, olives, spinach dip and pumpkin and chocolate pecan pies. Brandon was able to come home early Friday evening, while the twins weren't able to get here until almost 1am Saturday morning. Saturday we visited mom and my sister Rhonda, and did some shopping. Kaleb and Brandon went over to friend's Saturday evening, and Kaitlin stayed home and hung out with mom and dad.
Today the kids and I went to Target to pick up a few things, and I did the kids' laundry. Kaitlin brought her dirty clothes home. The boys didn't, so I only had to wash the clothes they wore while they were here.
I am on vacation the next few days. I will be taking Mom to her doctor's appointment tomorrow morning. We got the house decorated today, and I hope to get my cards done in the next couple of days.
Here is a picture of Abby helping Corby clean the ceiling fans. Well, let's just say she enjoyed the ladder.
Here is Muffin camping out underneath the tree. She loves the tree skirt!
And, some pics of the kids...
Abby welcoming Kaitlin home...
and being silly...
And, my scruffy college boys...
Coming tomorrow...Thanksgiving without the kids. Then kids' weekend visit...
I love my husband with all my heart, but Donny Osmond has been my heart-throb since I was 13 years old when I saw the Osmonds in concert at what was then Henry Levitt Arena on the WSU campus. (Is that a run-on sentence or what?). Anyway, I have been glued to the TV set every Monday and Tuesday for the last few months watching Donny Osmond's journey on Dancing with the Stars. I am not normally a big TV watcher, so this was a BIG thing for me! And it all culminated last night with Donny winning the trophy!
I was also rooting for Kelly Osbourne - her personality, spunk and dedication really won me over, and I was hoping she would be in the final two. I was not a Mya fan. While I thought she was a pretty good dancer, I thought she was a bit cocky and expecting to win. Donny certainly had the best freestyle dance on Monday night, getting his first perfect score all season.
It was so cool to see Donny's joy as he won. When he picked his wife up and brought her out on the dance floor, and then went and grabbed Marie, I was so excited for him. Yes, this 40-year-fan of all things Osmond is OVERJOYED!!!!
I began working at the Wichita Eagle on Nov. 22, 1976; so today I am celebrating 33 years! When I train the new salespeople on the layout procedures, I let them know I was a toddler when I started! I began in the classified advertising department, taking ads over the phone. About a year and a half later, I started working in the classified support area, and about 6 months later I went across the hall to be the lead typist in our Ad Services Department. Years later, I trained in layout, and while helping do it part-time, I became secretary to our Production Director, and then assistant to our VP/Operations. From there I became layout manager, and am now also supervising our classified inside sales staff. So I've had a variety of duties over the years, and have enjoyed learning a lot of different things. So, happy anniversary to me! It's been a great ride (for the most part)!!!
Corby and I have both had busy weeks at work, so after eating leftover meatloaf for several days, we went to Applebee's on Thursday night for dinner. We enjoyed their 2/$20 meal that included an appetizer. Saturday was spent running around town. We intended to go to Hometown Buffet for breakfast, but they were so crowded (with a line out the door) that we grabbed a biscuit from McDonald's instead. After visiting with mom, we visited with my sister Rhonda, who got TERRIBLE news this week - she was laid off from her job with Aetna after working there for over 30 years! It was unexpected and a huge shock! She'll be making some life-changing decisions due to the layoff. Keep her in your prayers!
From Rhonda's we went to look at an old Ford truck one of my friend's has for sale. I think Corby's decided not to buy it. Even though the price is very low, there is a lot of rust throughout the bed and it may not hold up to any hauling we would want to use it for. After a trip to Walmart, Dillons and Leeker's, we were finally home. LONG DAY, as our Saturday's usually are!
Today is cleaning day. Corby pulled all the flowers & tomato plants out of the garden bed and mowed. I've done some cleaning, laundry, and bill paying. I'm looking forward to some vacation. I took off the day after Thanksgiving, as well as the following Mon. & Tues. Corby is on vacation all this week! Lucky guy! I've also done some online Christmas shopping. Now if I could only get some ideas for Brandon, I'd be on target to finish in the next week or two.
Those of you who've known me a long time, know I am an OSMOND fan and a BEE GEES fan! Tonight was seventh heaven for me. Donny Osmond made it to the finals of Dancing With the Stars,
and the Bee Gees (sans Maurice, who passed away a few years ago) sang "You Should Be Dancing" on the show.
The whole show was exciting for me! I remember the early 70's, when I shared a room with my older sister Rhonda. We had blue walls in our bedroom, though you'd never know that because they were plastered with pictures of Donny Osmond and his brothers out of Teen Beat, 16, Tiger Beat, etc. magazines! It's poetic justice to see Donny Osmond flourishing in his 50's. He turns 52 in December. Yes, I know his age. I know all the Osmond's ages. The older performing brothers are all 2 years apart in age. And Marie turned 50 in October. Yes, I grew up with them, and yes, I still treasure those memories. GO DONNY! I hope you win Dancing With the Stars. You deserve it!
