What Happened to Thanksgiving???

I really want to know what happened to Thanksgiving. The day after Halloween the Walmart in town started playing Christmas music. They only played instrumentals so that maybe you wouldn't notice, I did. It was WAY TOO SOON!!

We went shopping that weekend to the mall and everything was decorated for Christmas. All the stores had trees and etc......Even though I promised myself I wouldn't Christmas shop so early, I did. I got all the Sunday School Teachers and Children's workers their gifts because darn it the sales were great. I have NEVER done this before-NEVER!!

At our office we have had to listen to Christmas music for at least 1 week. Agony.

We have poor reception and so many of the other stations are full of static!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Since yesterday I have heard 'Christmas Shoes' at least 6 times. Now that is a heart wrenching song- but OK I am over it!!

The interesting thing about 'Christmas Shoes' is that it was written right here in little 'ole Newton Kansas! Yes indeed. A Bethal College student wrote the song after an encounter at the local Alco. An Alco store is like a KMart. Since Megan graduated from Bethal I am sure the song is near and dear to her heart! :-)

Speaking of Megan, we had a fiasco last night. I went to pick her up at the airport and the drama began before I got out of the car. I got the parking ticket and placed it in a little slot on my dash and it DISAPPEARED. First bummer. Megan's plane had been delayed, a baggage truck hit her original plane and caused a hole-so everyone had to deplane and fly alternate carriers-which would have been fine had her luggage followed her!!! So now we have lost luggage and parking ticket.

In Wichita the 1st 30 min. is free, the 2nd 30 min is $2. When we finally got the luggage situation, located (in Denver) and got ready to leave, the parking attendant felt SO bad in charging us $15 to leave the airport. We paid the $ and I have a ticket in the dash of my car that will probably catch on fire or cause a short.

So I need to remember what Christmas really means and celebrate Thanksgiving with a happy heart. I need to be Thankful for ALL my Blessings. My children, My grandson, My hubby and all that The Lord has blessed us with.

So go buy those 'Christmas Shoes'---But wait until after Thanksgiving!!!

WoW!!!

I have been away for so long I an embarrassed to even try to blog. There really is no explanation---just life is busy!! Oh and I am LAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our highlight was going back to Seattle for Brian to do a wedding for Melissa and Nick. It was a beautiful time to see friends and family. We had a wonderful time connecting with friends at our old hang out Torreros. YUM. The company was awesome and so fun!! It was Brian's first trip back in two years. He was a little overwhelmed but I think in a good way.

Our trip was planned before we knew that Brianne and Scott were expecting! So it was such a treat to spend time with them and try to soak in all the Baby Vibes we could before we had to return home.

Life in Kansas goes on!! No twisters yet, here anyway. Good news that!! We have been BUSY updating the Youth room and the Children's Church room. Sometimes I still dream I am painting. The great news is that we have 45-50 kids coming on Wed. nights!! That's a Praise! Makes all the hard work worth it. Warren and Linda came for a visit right before the open house and true to ministry tradition we put them right to work assembling furniture.

We do have something I never would have NEVER foreseen and I mean NEVER!! 3 DOGS!!!!!!!

Of course you all know about Daisy, she is Brian's baby. Then there is Sadie a German Short hair that he rescued and sent to hunting school (she points the cat?), and one of Brett's friends who stayed with us a bit this summer brought us home Heidi, a Wiemereiner, she is sweet and beautiful. But really 3 dogs---WOW!!

We are anxious for little William to make his grand appearance, approx Feb.23rd. Poor Bri has had queasiness all through out but she is a trooper and Scott is taking wonderful care of his family. I am happy because I get to come up in Jan. for a baby shower and the turn around and come again in Feb.!!

Brett is doing great. He is in his last year at Tabor. He is ready to be done and be out in the workforce. Maybe someone should tell him it's not so great---nah--he'll find out ;-)

He had an awesome opportunity to visit New York with Scott and Bri in Oct. a babymoon! They all had fun and saw the sights. Brett brought home lots of goodies-Tshirt's, several watches, a purse not sure what else but I know that Kelly enjoyed her gifts and Brian his watch, me well :-)

Miss you all. so lame not to stay updated--will try harder--