Glee & Odie had a tug-of-war!
Jim with his darling daughter!
Charlotte with her GJ!!
I was told this is a 'blue' elephant!
Are we having fun yet??
My sister is going to try and get as many of us together as possible for Thanksgiving December 5th. It's kinda one of those 'plans' that those that can make it will, and those that can't will try and make it next year. Mike has a basketball game the evening of the 5th so I think I'll try and attend that too. That should be fun, haven't gone to a high school game for a long time!!
Glee, Beth and I went to Ankeny November 7th to the North Pole Village Craft Fair. We used the Hotel Barb and had a very enjoyable weekend. Got some things for Christmas and had a good time too. My legs won't let me walk for a long period of time (nor my left foot) but I found times when I could sit for a minute or two and went right back at it. It's the same when I drive for longer periods of time. Getting out of the car must look pretty funny to anyone that doesn't know me. I have to get my legs to cooperate and gooooooo! Not bad enough yet that I can't go where I want, just have to take a little more time.
We spent Saturday afternoon/early evening with Jim & Charlotte. Mandy had a wedding shoot and wasn't able to be with us, but I got some nice pictures of my little Charlotte and had a nice visit with Jim. We were able to get together with the whole family on Sunday for an early lunch. Charlotte was a doll. She was a little tired and finally gave up and fell asleep in her carrier. What a sweetheart!
Work has been very busy of late. Got all my meetings in with the Thermo-Fisher Scientific group and even got my board meeting done. Now to get at the minutes and work on my state reports. State is due by Friday, November 20th. I'm looking forward to the weekend and being lazy!! I'm afraid I have some long days ahead.
Tomorrow I must get my driver's license! I've put it off forever and am down to the wire. I have until Tuesday to get it without having to take the test again. Why do I leave things go? To start with I forgot it was due and then got busy (or used that as an excuse) and now will have to do it. The driver's license office has moved so have to find it too. Getting old can be the pits!
I've been doing some Christmas shopping and working on some scrapbooks. I did one for a lady that retired from our agency this past week. I didn't think it would take as much time as it did, but it turned out quite well. We had a retirement party for her today. She's been with the agency for over 36 years. Don't think I'll make it that far. I celebrated ??? my 25th year September 28th and doubt that I'll make it beyond 29 years. Think I'll retire and then go out and find a job!! Isn't that what a lot of people do?
Christmas plans are coming along. Talked Mandy this evening. I'll be traveling to Ankeny and Urbandale for Christmas Eve this year. Mandy has invited me to spend the day (Christmas Eve day) with them. Barb will be there too, I think. I'll probably spend Christmas Day with Barb and then head home for part of the weekend. Hope the weather cooperates so that I get where I want to be!!
My side of family haven't got a date set yet to get together. Hopefully soon those plans can be made. As our families expand, so do our plans.
My Colts are on, so I best sit down and cheer them on. Hope for a victory.
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