Melissa - Another Year Older

As we age, birthdays don't hold the same excitement as when we were children.

That time has come for Melissa. Pizza from Fun House and bundt cakes from Nothing Bundt cakes was plenty for her. Inwardly I believe we all want to be recognized but mostly it's just another day. Maybe for some. I want the party! 

Violet Still Working the Fast Food Joints

A little over 10 years ago I snapped this picture of Violet. At the time Melissa and Jamie were building a new house and I mentioned Violet may need to get a job to help pay for it.

Now Violet's at it again. This time serving food at Culver's for a school fund raiser. Hopefully in another 10 years she's still not in the food industry unless it's a franchise she owns!

Violet's Volleyball Tournament

Violet had her first volleyball tournament with her new traveling team. After pool play, her team landed in the bronze division. The last set was a nail biter. Violet's team won the first game. The opposing team won the second game.

In the last game, Violet's team was behind about 5-10 (I can't remember the exact score). Violet came up to serve and scored 8 consecutive points putting her team ahead. Being a rally score game, the opposing team lost the ball and Violet's team mate then scored the winning point putting them 1st in the bronze division.

Oh how I remember the hours sitting in the bleachers when Melissa played traveling ball. Like mother, like daughter! 

2 Year Old Goldie Celine

Our little baby is growing up....too fast!

Goldie is now 2 years old and got her first 4 wheeler.

If that's not enough, she absolutely killed it on the skating floor. It never stops amazing me how much these little bitty kids can do. Later we had a family birthday party and she was scooting around the floor on a new scooter.

Happy Birthday Goldie Celine! No more baby stuff for you!

Merry Christmas

With Christmas being at Melissa's, I checked my list more than twice to make sure I had everything I was supposed to bring.

Even with all the presents and toys strung across the living room, the day couldn't have been more perfect. Nothing is better than having your whole family there.

All my gifts were extra special since some were personalized with Violet, Lincoln, Hazel and Goldie's names.

And such a success taking the family selfie. Kids will do anything to open presents. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.....I'm tired!

Christmas Eve

As I sit here Christmas Eve...

staring at my stockings hung by the chimney...

and my sparkling Christmas tree, I'm kind of sad that I won't be having Christmas at my house. But then I remember the chaos and mess and that feeling suddenly turns to happiness.

I'm sure I had just as much work to do having Christmas at Melissa's - baking cookies, making the mashed potatoes, gathering up all the presents and stockings and checking my list. I had one last stop to make and that was to go to Harrah's to pick up the ribs (we had a barbecue Christmas). Teresa and I went up, played a bit (which we broke even - a win for me) then lunch with Michael. I think I'll just enjoy the quiet while I can.

 

3,000,000 Steps

I made it! I finally made it. I set a goal for myself to walk 3,000,000 steps in 2023. I started out the year strong but somewhere along the way I started to fall behind. So for the last few months, I've been walking and walking and walking to the point of never wanting to walk again.

Today I finally took my 3,000,000th step. It feels good to accomplish that goal. But trust me, I'll never set a goal that high again. Do you have any idea how many steps 3,000,000 steps is? I'm going back to water aerobics!

I thought about a personal trainer, then I found this sign and decided this is what I really need! Any interest?