Steve and I had a very quiet Christmas Day. The morning started with opening gifts from family. Levi got two new toys and a bag of treats. Steve received slippers, Bible cover and a engraved license plate holder that says: "LIFE....living it and loving it!". I received a heavy duty 10-piece cookware set, which I absolutely needed and loved.
Around 9:30am we headed out to church for Christmas Morning Service. Pastor Sargent brought a Christmas message out of the book of Revelation (betcha thought I was going to say one of the Gospels...surprise)! Excellent message.
After the morning service we drove to Safeway, bought ingredients to make chili and came back home. Before we knew it, our bellies were full and we spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing.
We were invited to the Sargent's house around 4:30pm for fellowship, dessert and games. The evening went fast as we spent time with Pastor, Vickie, Vicki's mom, Josh, Sara and their very exhausted Cocker Spaniel, Lucille.
By 10:00pm we were ready to retire and went fast to sleep.
I just want to thank my family and friends for all the wonderful gifts we received this Christmas time.
Cookware from Steve... A Levi puzzle from Carolyn.... A heated mattress pad from my parents... A chain saw from Teri and Larry, and a Boyd's bear with honey, from Dave and Anne.
If you want to see some cute pictures of Levi from this holiday season and the gifts we received, check out the Birthday and Christmas 2009 Slide Show.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
A Whirlwind of a Day!
Yes, yesterday was my birthday and what a whirlwind of a day it was! From the moment I woke up until it was time to go to sleep, I was on the go with one surprise after another.
My morning started with a big Happy Birthday from my best friend and hubby, Steve! I opened up my presents and received a 12" skillet and day planner pages for 2010. Great gifts as I was in need of both items. Thanks honey!
It wasn't soon after that, my sister called to wish me a Happy Birthday too! Yeah! She gave me two cards (a serious one and a funny one, which I loved) and $25 to purchase a flat iron. Awesome! I can't wait to try it out.
Not even five seconds after I hung up the phone, my mom and dad called. They wished me a Happy Birthday and told me my gift was on its way. It was good talking with them, and I would of talked longer, except time was fleeing away quickly and I needed to get to work. I can't wait to see what mommy and daddy got me! :)
Out the door and a little behind schedule I headed off to work where I met up with my friend Mary Fanning, who bought me, the birthday girl, a 16oz skinny, extra hot Chai; which I gladly drank until there was know more to slurp. Thank you very much!Yummy!
Shortly thereafter, my boss, Kathi, entered the building as secretively as she could and surprised me with cake and roses. All the staff that was available came and sang Happy Birthday to me (which was a prerequisite, especially, if they wanted a piece of cake), and then I blew out the candles, again and again and again. (Yes,Kathi used those funny candles that keep relighting).
Afterwards Kathi took me out to lunch at a local restaurant called Flyers. I had never been there before. The music was to loud, but the food and time we spent together was wonderful! Thanks Kathi for making my day so special.
Now I was really behind schedule as I was suppose to be out at the church by 1:30pm to work in the print shop and visit with my dear friend Vicki for a few minutes. By the time I got to the church Vicki was already gone, but.... lo and behold what did I find, but a birthday present left behind just for me. I joyfully opened the package up and found a jello mold bowl, two boxes of jello, heavy duty red pot holders and a meat masher. I had been looking for a jello mold bowl for awhile and now I have one. Guess I won't be able to ask her to bring a jello dish during the holidays anymore, now that I have been equipped. Yeah! Great gift and very, very useful! Thanks so much.
Three hours later and Baptist Doctrine IV completely printed, I was beginning to wind down. I called Steve to tell him I was heading home and that was when he promptly said, "We have reservations at 7:00pm, I will be home soon to pick you up". Well in no time, Steve whooshed me away to Christopher's, a very nice restaurant in Coupeville. Steve had pork tenderloin, with vegetables and scalloped potatoes and I had BBQ Salmon slowly oven baked, with wild rice and veggies. To top it all off, the restaurant served me a chocolate cake in honour of my birthday. The evening was fantastic, the atmosphere and my date were perfect.
On the way home we had to go back to the store to pick up some fudge to wrap for a customer and Vicki called to wish me a "Happy Birthday". I was so glad I got to talk to her before the night ended. Now all was complete.
Finally, twelve hours later, I got home, put on my PJ's and sat down exhausted, but happy from the days event! Thank you all...family and friends...for making my day so special and for all of the Birthday Wishes! I really did have a "sweet" day!
My morning started with a big Happy Birthday from my best friend and hubby, Steve! I opened up my presents and received a 12" skillet and day planner pages for 2010. Great gifts as I was in need of both items. Thanks honey!
It wasn't soon after that, my sister called to wish me a Happy Birthday too! Yeah! She gave me two cards (a serious one and a funny one, which I loved) and $25 to purchase a flat iron. Awesome! I can't wait to try it out.
Not even five seconds after I hung up the phone, my mom and dad called. They wished me a Happy Birthday and told me my gift was on its way. It was good talking with them, and I would of talked longer, except time was fleeing away quickly and I needed to get to work. I can't wait to see what mommy and daddy got me! :)
Out the door and a little behind schedule I headed off to work where I met up with my friend Mary Fanning, who bought me, the birthday girl, a 16oz skinny, extra hot Chai; which I gladly drank until there was know more to slurp. Thank you very much!Yummy!
Shortly thereafter, my boss, Kathi, entered the building as secretively as she could and surprised me with cake and roses. All the staff that was available came and sang Happy Birthday to me (which was a prerequisite, especially, if they wanted a piece of cake), and then I blew out the candles, again and again and again. (Yes,Kathi used those funny candles that keep relighting).
Afterwards Kathi took me out to lunch at a local restaurant called Flyers. I had never been there before. The music was to loud, but the food and time we spent together was wonderful! Thanks Kathi for making my day so special.
Now I was really behind schedule as I was suppose to be out at the church by 1:30pm to work in the print shop and visit with my dear friend Vicki for a few minutes. By the time I got to the church Vicki was already gone, but.... lo and behold what did I find, but a birthday present left behind just for me. I joyfully opened the package up and found a jello mold bowl, two boxes of jello, heavy duty red pot holders and a meat masher. I had been looking for a jello mold bowl for awhile and now I have one. Guess I won't be able to ask her to bring a jello dish during the holidays anymore, now that I have been equipped. Yeah! Great gift and very, very useful! Thanks so much.
Three hours later and Baptist Doctrine IV completely printed, I was beginning to wind down. I called Steve to tell him I was heading home and that was when he promptly said, "We have reservations at 7:00pm, I will be home soon to pick you up". Well in no time, Steve whooshed me away to Christopher's, a very nice restaurant in Coupeville. Steve had pork tenderloin, with vegetables and scalloped potatoes and I had BBQ Salmon slowly oven baked, with wild rice and veggies. To top it all off, the restaurant served me a chocolate cake in honour of my birthday. The evening was fantastic, the atmosphere and my date were perfect.
On the way home we had to go back to the store to pick up some fudge to wrap for a customer and Vicki called to wish me a "Happy Birthday". I was so glad I got to talk to her before the night ended. Now all was complete.
Finally, twelve hours later, I got home, put on my PJ's and sat down exhausted, but happy from the days event! Thank you all...family and friends...for making my day so special and for all of the Birthday Wishes! I really did have a "sweet" day!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
I am ALIVE!
I am totally amazed at how much time has gone by since I last blogged. I guess I just got to a point where I felt like I didn't have much to say and it was the same old boring stuff.
So what has been happening in my part of the world since September 7th? Probably the biggest surprise is that I went back to work part time on September 11th. I wasn't really looking for a job, but with the economy the way it is, and sales down, I needed to do something.
Shortly thereafter, my mom and sister came to visit for a few days in October. The weather was too cold for them, but they were troopers and survived!While they were here, my dad ended up in the hospital for an overnight stay and praise God is doing well.
In mid-October and mid-November I took a Bible Institute class called "Women in Ministry". Since then I have been answering many study questions and other assignments which are due the early part of January, along with a final exam (I'm scared).
Steve and I decided to close our store on December 31st and end our run with Candy Bouquet. We have had a fun and sweet time running this business, but again with the economy the way it is, the lack of stability in our government and market, we felt it was best to close the doors.
Since then, I feel like a burden has been lifted off my shoulders and I am now able to concentrate on other areas of my life...like the upcoming holidays and more importantly, what the Lord wants for me.
In November, Steve and I had several people over for Thanksgiving. Everybody was gracious enough to bring a side dish or dessert and by the end of dinner we were all just as stuffed as could be. After dinner, we played some games and really just enjoyed the fellowship and the downtime.
We are off to a good start for the Christmas holiday. We already have our trees up and Christmas cards sent out (which is very unusual for us, especially over these last four years).
Only six days to my birthday, 9 days to Christmas and 15 days when the doors of my business close. I am looking forward to the end of the year and to what the New Year will bring forth.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All!
So what has been happening in my part of the world since September 7th? Probably the biggest surprise is that I went back to work part time on September 11th. I wasn't really looking for a job, but with the economy the way it is, and sales down, I needed to do something.
Shortly thereafter, my mom and sister came to visit for a few days in October. The weather was too cold for them, but they were troopers and survived!While they were here, my dad ended up in the hospital for an overnight stay and praise God is doing well.
In mid-October and mid-November I took a Bible Institute class called "Women in Ministry". Since then I have been answering many study questions and other assignments which are due the early part of January, along with a final exam (I'm scared).
Steve and I decided to close our store on December 31st and end our run with Candy Bouquet. We have had a fun and sweet time running this business, but again with the economy the way it is, the lack of stability in our government and market, we felt it was best to close the doors.
Since then, I feel like a burden has been lifted off my shoulders and I am now able to concentrate on other areas of my life...like the upcoming holidays and more importantly, what the Lord wants for me.
In November, Steve and I had several people over for Thanksgiving. Everybody was gracious enough to bring a side dish or dessert and by the end of dinner we were all just as stuffed as could be. After dinner, we played some games and really just enjoyed the fellowship and the downtime.
We are off to a good start for the Christmas holiday. We already have our trees up and Christmas cards sent out (which is very unusual for us, especially over these last four years).
Only six days to my birthday, 9 days to Christmas and 15 days when the doors of my business close. I am looking forward to the end of the year and to what the New Year will bring forth.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All!
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