Some serious reading going on.Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Christmas 2008
I was blessed to be able to travel to Richmond and spend Christmas with William and Elisa and their children. Nancy also came down from New York and that was extra special also. Chris and Elaine, Elisa's parents, shared their home, food, and love with all of us and Chris' mother, affectionally called Nana, was also present. It was a wonderful trip.
Of course, I do not have normal trips anymore. On Christmas Eve, William and I went out to do a few last minute things and decided to go through the drive-thru at Hardee's. As we went to pull up to the window, the car made a loud clanking sound and died. William was able to push it into a parking slot, and the manager said we could leave it there as it was after 2 pm and everything was closed or closing for the holiday. The day after Christmas, we had it towed to the Ford dealership and I have "blown an engine". William is being very good to me and he is going to see someone about our getting a rebuilt engine as a new one is $5600!
Elisa, her mom, Phillip, and Jamie brought me home on the 30th. Thank you all.
My plans have been to visit Nancy sometime this summer. Last May when I went to visit Daniel, Brittany and Spencer, I got pneumonia, went to the hospital, and had to stay there an extra week. Now, in December, I had to stay extra days with William and Elisa. Needless to say, Nancy is "rethinking" a visit from me. :-)
I truly enjoyed my time with those present, but I missed Keith, Cynthia and Adam, Daniel and Brittany with Spencer and Jakob, and Linda. It was not the same without them.
Of course, I do not have normal trips anymore. On Christmas Eve, William and I went out to do a few last minute things and decided to go through the drive-thru at Hardee's. As we went to pull up to the window, the car made a loud clanking sound and died. William was able to push it into a parking slot, and the manager said we could leave it there as it was after 2 pm and everything was closed or closing for the holiday. The day after Christmas, we had it towed to the Ford dealership and I have "blown an engine". William is being very good to me and he is going to see someone about our getting a rebuilt engine as a new one is $5600!
Elisa, her mom, Phillip, and Jamie brought me home on the 30th. Thank you all.
My plans have been to visit Nancy sometime this summer. Last May when I went to visit Daniel, Brittany and Spencer, I got pneumonia, went to the hospital, and had to stay there an extra week. Now, in December, I had to stay extra days with William and Elisa. Needless to say, Nancy is "rethinking" a visit from me. :-)
I truly enjoyed my time with those present, but I missed Keith, Cynthia and Adam, Daniel and Brittany with Spencer and Jakob, and Linda. It was not the same without them.
Christmas Day Moments
It was fun being with Nancy, William, Elisa and the grandchildren. I think they all enjoyed the day.more Christmas Day Moments
Grandma with Jamie, Sara, and Phillip; William and Sara; Chris and Elisa (her dad); Nancy and Elaine (Elisa's mom)
Grandchildren - now up to five!
top to bottom: Sara, Phillip, Jamie, Spencer, and Jakob.
I had to "borrow" the pictures of Spencer and Jakob from Brittany and Daniel's blogspot. Thanks so much for sharing with us. Wish I could be with you.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Just a comment
On the posting below, the second picture is taken from inside the Visitor's Center looking towards the temple. I like it because of the reflection of the Christus Statue appearing at the side of the temple.
Festival of Lights 2
Jen McArthur and I attended the Festival of Lights tonight, featuring the Dominion 4 Barbershop Quartet from Loudon County, Va. Afterwards, we had a nice dinner at Macaroni Grill. Jen is moving to Idaho and I do not know when we will be able to get together again, so it made tonight extra special.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Festival of Lights
I don't have the best camera for taking night time photos, but hope this will give an idea of the beauty of the temple during the Festival of Lights. My friend, Corie Hawks, and I went tonight and enjoyed the lights and the Singing Capital Chorus - Men's Barbershop Chorus. It was fabulous.
My Newest Descendant
Jakob Roger Strange was born on Tuesday, December 9, 2009 at 7:43 pm. He weighed in at8 pounds and 5 ounces and is 20 inches long. Thanks Daniel and Brittany for my newest grandson and for making Spencer a big brother!
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