Daruma

We painted our Daruma, a toy from Japan. You paint the iris in the eye and make a wish for the New Year, when your wish comes true, you paint the other iris. I told the big H his couldn't be football related. Thanks Andy and Beth.

Playing with the new Christmas toys

Project Day

The Big H went into Daytona to help Ken do some painting, so I'm free to begin some of my projects. I have a quilt that I'd like to start and also a cookbook that can be typed in on the computer. It's supposed to be 80 today, so going outside with a book is also a good idea.
We have been golfing 2 1/2 hours a day, it will be nice to have a couple of days break, although I have done some improving. I even parred a hole yesterday.
Jen it's "to market to market to buy a fat pig, home again, home again jiggity jig", it came from some old nursery rhyme book.

Red Sparkly Shoes

Note the red sparkly shoes. Beth bought these with the money from Aunt Terry. She loves them.

Christmas at EPCOT

We had a fun day at EPCOT, I think we did it all. We had desserts at France, Norway and Morroco, but decided France was the best.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all and Peace on Earth.

Christmas Spirit

My Christmas will be warm this year, so that will be a big change. The last time we spent Christmas in Florida was when Jen was 2 1/2. Maybe because I'm older my memories of Christmas past is what I remember best. The Christmas programs for school, sunday school and girl scouts. All the angel and fairy costumnes my Mother made out of nothing, and all the exchange gifts she had to buy for us when I'm sure there we're sufficient funds. Santa came to our community tree with a big bag of candy and nuts for all of us. Presents were small; gloves, scarves, mittens and one small toy. The Christmas tree was never bought until the last minute and then there were always branches missing. At this time of year I miss all of my family that aren't with us anymore, but I have great memories. Make good memories for your family.

Astor News

We did 2 rounds of golf this afternoon and even went to church this morning. Bingo won't be for a couple of weeks during the holidays. It was 78 today, but a cool wind is bringing cooler temperatures tomorrow. The temps are going back up bu Tues., so Andy and Beth will be warm. I hope everyone that was flying out this weekend got out and those that were on the road, got home safe.
Tomorrow we need to go to Deland and stop and pick up some oranges.

No more Winter

I took off the boots and winter coat. We reached 64 by 10:00 this morning and 73 by this afternoon. We are in Atlanta tonight. I hate big cities! We should get into Astor by tomorrow afternoon. Howard is planning on golfing by Sunday. It has been clear sailing so far.

Happy Birthday To Theresa Sue, Kyle David, and Troy!

We had our Christmas party this weekend. I think everyone had a great time. The grandkids skated, ice fished, sledded, had snowball fights and made a huge snowman. We got terrific presents. The weather here was wet snow this morning, so everyone headed home early this morning. They all made it home safely.

Deep Freeze

It got to 15 below zero last night. We are stuck in the house, the big H isn't feeling well, lucky there are lots of football games on this weekend. We have to go to Ashland tomorrow. I need to do some shopping so I can finish my cooking.

The tree is up, the presents are bought and wrapped. I am getting excited about seeing everyone. We will be kind of close, but that should be fun.

March of The Penguins

This is why we go south for the winter. It takes so long getting ready and then you feel like you have 10#s on. Give me shorts and tennis shoes and walking in the sun.