Thanksgiving 2007

Here it is,the day before Thanksgiving & do you believe it was 61 degrees at 6:30 this morning?!! Was able to go take care of Steff & Rob's cats without having to put a jacket on! This is remarkable for being November 21st!!!! Came home & walked out by the frogpond & 2 of them were sitting so nicely on their rocks just enjoying it all. Know it isn't going to last as are calling for rain then snow by tonite or tomorrow. But we have really enjoyed the mild weather so far. For tomorrow Mel & I will go have a nice meal with our oldest Lisa,husband Keith & of course granddaughter,Jessica who is becoming a typical 2 year old,but we love her no matter what! All I have to take is devilled eggs which I will do very soon here. Originally we were going to just stay at home & have cheeseburgers cooked out on our grill & watch football,but plans changed. We can do this later & then start bringing out the Christmas decorations. Alot of people have them all up & lit already but I just can't do it as seems too many are pushing Thanksgiving aside & it should be one of the best we celebrate-it was when we were growing up,but I know,things change. So in closing I want to wish everyone a very Blessed Thanksgiving and a Wonderful Holiday Season.

Our New Granddoggies

Yes,there are 2 new additions to the familie thanks to Rob & Steff. Top pic is Mischief,a Black Lab ,& Bottom is Serenity,a Yellow Lab mix. When they were home last week,they went to the APL,were going to get a couple of small ,young dogs to take on the truck with them. But once there they decided to look at some that had been there for awhile & nobody seemed to want . These 2 were together in the last cage-her name was Goldie & she has been there 1 and a half years-someone had gotten her before but brought her back. His name was Willard & he has been there 6 months. Their hearts went out to these 2 especially as she was very docile & unhappy looking & acting. After mentioning to the one in charge there they have cats at home,the suggestion was to take them to the cat room to see how they reacted with those there. Results were very good,so after filling out paperwork,etc. they headed home. On their way they called me so naturally I had to get right over there to meet my 2 Granddoggies. Need I say I fell in love with them especially her right away? Next was to let them meet the cats & vice versa-well,that was definitely a time to "cherish"????? Won't go into detail but am glad it is behind us. Although it probably will be like that each time they return home from travels on the road. Steff changed their names then to Mischief as you can just see it in his eyes & Serenity as she is just so forlorn(But after that long in a cage we would be too). Glad to report they have done well in the truck,she got sick at first but probably because she is now being fed good food she can eat instead of huge hard crunchy dry dogfood. The kids are due home tonite so Friday I will cook them a turkey dinner with all the fixins' & am sure both Serenity & Mischief will enjoy their first Thanksgiving with their new parents & all their feline sisters & brothers.

First Snow

Even though it didn't stick to the ground in our area,we had our first snow yesterday-also,rain,thunder & terribly gusty wind. Guess I have gotten spoiled by our mild weather so far so am dreading the idea of snow & ice. Plus can't sit out by my pond now unless I am bundled up like an Eskimo-but since my frogs are in their winter home I have nothing to entertain me. But I know we have to have the changing seasons and I will enjoy each and every one while I am still able. I hope you are safe and well until next time. HAPPY AUTUMN TO YOU!!!!!!

My little Harlequin reader

I just couldn't resist this one since Gramma is so interested in & involved with Harlequin. This was at our familie gettogether on Halloween. Jessica is at the age she loves learning, I love reading to her as she picks up on alot of the words. Then I was teaching her to sing Row,Row ,Row Your Boat-am glad she is young & can tolerate Gramma's "singing"!

Steff & Rob's 2nd Home

Yes,this is the big green monster that is where they spend most of their time. It may not mean much to some people but I was given a ride in it. Can I admit I was thrilled?! Have to admit also I held back the tears of joy as my "baby" girl was driving this huge beast & handling it better than I do my Jeep!

This was me,Mom who never could ride with any of my girls driving,yet I was more than relaxed & comfortable with her at the wheel. We went to Austinburg,my hometown,and to be riding in this huge truck brought a feeling I can't explain,but I hated when the ride was over. I can see how they like this life,is a whole other world.