'Away in the Manger' and it was so beautiful I got tears in my eyes. Mikayla was Mary in the little play that Aiden's sitter put on. Kayla used to go to that sitter, Jessie, too, but now she goes to preschool instead.
It was nice that they still included her in the play. And she sang into that microphone like a pro. Aiden was one of the kings, however he didn't sing. There were 10 or 11 little ones in the play. There were two toddlers in what looked like cow and sheep ? pajamas. The cow wandered off to leave the area and was brought back by a parent. Pretty soon he wandered off in a different direction.
Aiden mainly stood around watching, but when it was time for the song where they all held hands and swung them back and forth, he got back in line and grabbed Kayla's hand and swung away. So cute! I hope Abby got it recorded and will put it up on Facebook pretty soon.
After the play, someone played the piano and we sang carols. There were some that weren't on the sheet so we sang from memory. The lady w/the microphone offered me the mike and I shook my head no. I could just see not remembering the next line.....anyway it was a great night!
...and you decide it would be cool to have a foggy atmosphere besides your flashing lights, what do you do? Do you buy dry ice and sit it around the room, or do you go the professional way and get a fog machine.
How does a fog machine work? Basically, fog juice is created to make smoke. What is fog juice? I've read it described as glycerin or glycol mixed with water. When you heat it, a dense vapor appears which looks like smoke.
They are used in plays, theaters, Halloween displays, haunted houses, night clubs...you get the picture.
What do you think? If you want to get a dramatic effect, it is a must see item!
How does a fog machine work? Basically, fog juice is created to make smoke. What is fog juice? I've read it described as glycerin or glycol mixed with water. When you heat it, a dense vapor appears which looks like smoke.
They are used in plays, theaters, Halloween displays, haunted houses, night clubs...you get the picture.
What do you think? If you want to get a dramatic effect, it is a must see item!
Monday we went to Heather's to celebrate Alyce's 7th birthday. She served maidrites (my recipe), chips and dip, and of course the cake and ice cream.
We all watched Alyce open her presents and once Steve and Amber got there, they dished out the cake and ice cream. I was sitting next to my hubby eating my ice cream when I bit into something harder than the icing. It was a little minty. As it was the only bite like that I asked Steve if he had any bites like that....nope.
Oh, crap, I just ate my Rolaid with the cake. I had sat it in the bowl as I was half done with it but didn't want to throw it away. Actually, it tasted pretty good with the cake and frosting (glad it was the minty kind). I've been battling nausea for a couple years and the last 2 - 3 months, it's been worse. Oh, well, it was actually kind of funny.
We all watched Alyce open her presents and once Steve and Amber got there, they dished out the cake and ice cream. I was sitting next to my hubby eating my ice cream when I bit into something harder than the icing. It was a little minty. As it was the only bite like that I asked Steve if he had any bites like that....nope.
Oh, crap, I just ate my Rolaid with the cake. I had sat it in the bowl as I was half done with it but didn't want to throw it away. Actually, it tasted pretty good with the cake and frosting (glad it was the minty kind). I've been battling nausea for a couple years and the last 2 - 3 months, it's been worse. Oh, well, it was actually kind of funny.
Today is Thanksgiving and it is the first year with our family that we didn't have to make a Turkey! Cuts down on the stress for Mom and Dad, I'm telling you. This year Steve and I made two large bowls of stuffing (his Dad's recipe), plus we're taking two pumpkin pies, a pecan pie, Cool Whip, and Turkey Gravy.
Heather and Pato are making a turkey, a ham, fruit salad, and some type of Mexican cookies. Also it is at Heather's house so that's a big part for them just getting their house ready.
Steve and Amber are bringing a turkey, a ham, and green bean casserole (you know the kind with the onion rings on top.....yummy!
Josh and Shelley are bringing turkey, homemade mashed potatoes, cheesy potatoes, a jello w/pretzel dessert, and a macaroni corn casserole which is outstanding.
Abby and Justin are bringing the relish tray and the rolls.
Now you may say that's a lot of turkey and stuffing, but the turkeys are 12 - 13 pounds and we all want to take home turkey, stuffing, and fruit salad. That's our type of Thanksgiving!
Here at the home front, we have lines from our well leaking in the yard if we use the spout (washing the car, etc.) Plus, the motor has had water over it and we may have to contact www.WeGotPumps.com to make the well usable again. There's always something happening here.
We'll be leaving soon for Heather's so have a Happy Thanksgiving from Iowa!
Heather and Pato are making a turkey, a ham, fruit salad, and some type of Mexican cookies. Also it is at Heather's house so that's a big part for them just getting their house ready.
Steve and Amber are bringing a turkey, a ham, and green bean casserole (you know the kind with the onion rings on top.....yummy!
Josh and Shelley are bringing turkey, homemade mashed potatoes, cheesy potatoes, a jello w/pretzel dessert, and a macaroni corn casserole which is outstanding.
Abby and Justin are bringing the relish tray and the rolls.
Now you may say that's a lot of turkey and stuffing, but the turkeys are 12 - 13 pounds and we all want to take home turkey, stuffing, and fruit salad. That's our type of Thanksgiving!
Here at the home front, we have lines from our well leaking in the yard if we use the spout (washing the car, etc.) Plus, the motor has had water over it and we may have to contact www.WeGotPumps.com to make the well usable again. There's always something happening here.
We'll be leaving soon for Heather's so have a Happy Thanksgiving from Iowa!
Yesterday I had an appointment at the chiropractor at 1:30. I also needed to go to my family physician to get my prescriptions and take them to the pharmacy to be filled.
The chiro cracked my neck, back and legs and I was able to walk easier after that, plus having my neck feel better. That's a plus. I had already dropped off my scripts, so my next job was to get in line to pick them up. I love having a drive-up pharmacy so I don't have to get out of the car.
Once that was done, I drove to Adel Post Office to send back a book that I was not happy with. Then all that was left was driving home, by then I was worn out! How'd your day go?
The chiro cracked my neck, back and legs and I was able to walk easier after that, plus having my neck feel better. That's a plus. I had already dropped off my scripts, so my next job was to get in line to pick them up. I love having a drive-up pharmacy so I don't have to get out of the car.
Once that was done, I drove to Adel Post Office to send back a book that I was not happy with. Then all that was left was driving home, by then I was worn out! How'd your day go?
How many times have I driven by the house on L with a MIL apartment attached? Too many to count. It started out at $150,000. It stayed that price for quite a while. Steve and I actually looked at the outside twice and what we could see in the windows.
Then I saw it for sale in the real estate section for $100,000. I urged Steve that we should get an appointment to go through it. That never happened. Tuesday I was on my way home from having lunch with Abby and I decided to look at it one more time.
The For Sale sign was gone. There was someone in the driveway and a grill outside. I was so bummed I wanted to cry. We might not have wanted it but we could have at least gone through it, right?
Now I suppose we'll need to get a real estate checklistreal estate checklist and start all over again. Man!
I wouldn't want to leave this house if it was on pavement and was just a ranch. I don't even go upstairs any more because of my knees. Oh, well, back to square one.
Then I saw it for sale in the real estate section for $100,000. I urged Steve that we should get an appointment to go through it. That never happened. Tuesday I was on my way home from having lunch with Abby and I decided to look at it one more time.
The For Sale sign was gone. There was someone in the driveway and a grill outside. I was so bummed I wanted to cry. We might not have wanted it but we could have at least gone through it, right?
Now I suppose we'll need to get a real estate checklistreal estate checklist and start all over again. Man!
I wouldn't want to leave this house if it was on pavement and was just a ranch. I don't even go upstairs any more because of my knees. Oh, well, back to square one.
I got up this morning and did my normal thing: started the bath, brushed my teeth, made tea and toast. Back to the tub to make sure it doesn't fill too much. Back to the kitchen to add honey to my tea and butter my toast.
I noticed the beat of music going and had a sneaking suspicion. Sure enough, there was Steve II shoveling the snow out of our driveway to music. What a kid! I hope my grandkids grow up to be as thoughtful as my kids are.
Have a great day, be careful, it's slick out!
I noticed the beat of music going and had a sneaking suspicion. Sure enough, there was Steve II shoveling the snow out of our driveway to music. What a kid! I hope my grandkids grow up to be as thoughtful as my kids are.
Have a great day, be careful, it's slick out!
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