SKYE AND FUN

What fun I had with Skye and of course Nico Blue. I must say Otto just doesn't love him all that much. he seems to like Otto though. The only gift I want from any of my kids is to have them with me. To watch the Grandchildren grow. Nothing is more special.than time with them. there are always so many things I want to do when Skye comes up and she always helps me clean out some cupboards. Gosh it was fun and I will have both Alexis and Skye home for Christmas. I miss all the rest but I.will make sure I get River and Autumn up.

THANKSGIVING

What a wonderful Thanksgiving it was too.
Skye came home by noon. We ate at one. Jim went to get his brother Richard at ten am since he no longer leaves Hill City. He just can't see well enough. It's a shame. I am sitting here listening to 98*. Great Christmas CD.
Dinner turned out super wonderful. Made Pumpkin Streusel and Apple Raisin pies. Turkey, sausage stuffing, mashed spuds, sweet potatoes, corn souffle, peas, wonderful graveyard, yummy cranberry pineapple salad and jelled cranberries, I forgot to put the Lefsa out.
Everthing turned out so well this year, does it take until I am 70 to really get it together.
Skye and I had fun with sewing projects. On Friday we went to see the new Muppet movie. Cute!
We did not get into the crazieness of Black Friday.
I am working on a new style scarf. Why I don't know. How ever am I going to get all my hobbies done. I AM NOT.
I am having fun with dog and cat beds. I think I will make one for my sister Sonja in AZ. I can't make one for Dede because she has four cats. I would never get done. Where would she put them?
It sounds like Mac and Laura has a houseful what with making two turkeys.
Ali, Autumn and River went to a buffet with Jeff in Little Falls.

DORK DORK DORK

Sometimes Jim is a dork. I couldn't sleep so I got up, made my stuffing, mashed potatoes and a Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Pie. He is upset with me because I bought a book for my I-Pad. I have been dying to see how how a book would read. I am reading a series of three books based on a diary of a woman in Arizona territory. THESE IS MY WORDS is the name of the first book, the diary of Sarah Agnes Prine. The wine club is reading the series. Anyway as soon as I can figure out how to sign into my Library, I will.
We go to Brainerd for shots in our left eyes. What fun.
So glad I have a start on my Turkey dinner.

THE DEDICATION

The day with Mac, Laura, Hope and the STAR of the day "Hudson" was a wonderful day, Karin and Glenn were there and it was great catching up with them. Alexis, River and Autumn were there and of course Skye. The service was wonderful and what a meal. They really know how to entertain. We had a really nice time.

I was sorry to hear about Ali's car. What now.

We had to get back for a funeral on Mon. made a new Chicken hot dish. Not bad. The cake I tried had seven min. Frosting. Too die for, Sue bought me some at Holters and I can make it at home in a few min.

I also had a Lion's metering Mon night.

My goodness I went to bed by 9pm.

I hope I have a quite day today. Tomorrow we get shots in our eyes. The date seeks up on us too fast.

I would like to give Dr. Reynolds a shot in his left eye just once. Sometimes he just doesn't deaden it enough.

DEDE'S package

I wish everyone could see the cute booties that were sent for Otto. W put one on him and he didn't react too well. We will see when we go South. He needs them when we go for walks. Do I ever have fun opening surprise packages from Dede. Will be sending a Christmas package soon. surprise surprise.

DEDICATION

Well here we are on the road again. Got an email from River and look forward to seeing him. We will see everyone at Mac's for Hudson's dedication.
Talked to Alexis and she was working on Autumn's hair. BIG JOB! Tar and Sandy will be picking them up at 6:45.
I will call Skye but not for awhile. We started seeing snow in Aitkin.
I haven't blogged for awhile and as usual there is so much going on.
We had our annual craft sale yesterday and we did super well. We combine it with a bake sale. I made melt in your mouth Sugar cookies and my famous Russian Tea Cakes with wonderful King Arthur light whole wheat flour. I can't get it in my area but will check out Cub today. They all sold out. Bringing some to Mac's house. I made some dog beds thanks to Dot and her donation of fabric and stiff. Sold 2 of them for $20 each and sold many of my baked potato bags. They were fun to make.

FRIDAY WAS LEFSA DAY

CRAFTERS CLUB

It is today, excited because Loretta and I have a new project to work on. We are excited, mine is a variegated green for Sue Selinski. We will see.
CRAFTERS CLUB was a lot of fun. Loretta and I worked on our swirl scarves. hers is blue with sparkles on the fringe. Linda just moved and hadn't found her knitting yet so she worked on my potato bags, she cut out the liners. I think I am making 16 of them. We now have our set up At the school and I also have a quilt set up, all I need are volunteers to ma'am the tables.
I don't know, this quilt thing is turning out to be a bust, I wanted to sell $1000 in tickets and I am not quite at $500. I was able to also raise $200 for the making of the quilt.
I have to quite beating myself up over it. Almost $700 so far.
I made chili when I got home for this weekend when John and Andrew come up for the BIG OPENER.
I made pulled pork to take with and my home-made salsa.
We have tickets to go to

Wed with nothing to do.

Makes me laff. I got my days mixed up and went to "Crafters Club" but I was a day early. I did make a deposit in our WELCA account at church. I sell tickets after church every Sunday for our "Snowflake Quilt" and I received a $25 donation for the making on the quilt. I have only $25 to go and it's paid off. YIPEE SKIPEE. A wonderful reason to celebrate.
I haven't sold $500 in tickets but I am close.
I didn't do anything today. Hummmm what does that say about me, I made the pulled pork for this weekend. It's yummy.

Tuesday is "My Alexis"Day

I love going to Little Falls to sew with Alexis, we do lunch of course, only McDonald's but that was about twice a month I get my fix. I love their food. I am a sick puppy
We really like the curtain's for Autumn's room, hope she does, we have lots left to do. I get home before dark. It just makes life so much easier. The deer, the dark, the old eyes. I know there is humor there but is there.
Listening to an ols FRANK, he really should have stopped singing at a certain point. It's bad.

MONDAY IS TRAVEL DAY

Loretta wanted to go back to "Knitting Knight's" for some more silver thread, she makes the loveliest Braclets. We of course went out to lunch,too fun. She is such good company. It sure makes me wish I could get together with the girls and you all know who you are, some of you are so far away. So am I.

Wonderful Sunday

I know we went to church, oh yes, we had a brunch, I made an egg bake. Ginny Schultz sat next to me and went back for seconds on my egg bake so I sent the left over row home with her.
We had a Hymn Fest at noon, it was wonderful. Helen from wine club came, so glad because not lots of people came for the event. It was so enjoyable. I brought leftovers to Iva's house. Her feet bother her so much. It was a great day and three of us brought cookies for coffee after.

A DRIVE TO CROSS LAKE

What a fun day, we went to see Jerry and Mary Birdie, they finished their basement and talk about beautiful. going to their cabin is like going to a parade home. It's perfect. Poor Jim, he has to put up with my messes, and clean them up.
We then went over to The Bungalo for dinner in Emily. Had a very nice time but I should never have ordered Salmon, it was lousy.

THURSDAY

Made fish for lunch, it doesn't get any fresher, didn't even have to freeze them. Jim's brother Richard came over for lunch. He said it was the last time that he would drive. His eyes are that bad, we never mind picking him up, at least he knows it's time to stop.
Betty Evenson's husband Vern died last Friday at home when he took a nap. She had a lot of company coming in so I brought a hot dish over to her house.
I worked the meat raffle, trained in Walt. Now we have 5 of us trained in. Will only have to work once a month from now on. Joyce and I have worked it twice a month and this will help huge.

C.R.S.

You all know what CRS stands for, can't remember you know what. I have no idea what I did Wed. last week but it could have been the day that I shampooed the carpet. Yes I am sure it was. It always feels so good to get it done. Jim went fishing and filled out.