i am so old...

that I now like V8 juice. Not the regular kind, just the Fusion kind. Specifically the Pomegranate Blueberry flavor. It's yummy and it helps me get more veggies in my life. I still can't really stomach eating veggies, so I may as well drink them.

I am also so old that my graduating high school class has scheduled it's 10 year reunion. The reunion will be next June, sometime mid-month. I forget the exact dates. I attended the interest meeting, but left before it ended because I took Addison (Robert was at a poker game) and she had a bathroom emergency that dictated an early departure. Bathroom habits aside, in my absence, my lovely high school friends Lindsey and Chinonye nominated me for the Historian committee. This is fine with me. Better that than the Finance committee or Events committee. Nostalgia is my comfort zone and I'm happy to help. The historian committee met tonight and came up with some ideas. I am responsible for organizing either a live performance or video/recording of the RHS Alma Mater. I am also helping with the scanning of each person's Senior picture from the yearbook for use in a slideshow. I am hoping to use Windows Movie Maker, rather than Powerpoint. I think it will be easier...any thoughts? I am sort of dreading scanning and cutting and saving each picture as an individual file and posting them all into a slideshow/movie. Thankfully I have over a year to work on this project...it may take me that long to finish!

I am seriously a proud big sister today. My brothers are doing such great things with their lives tomorrow! Andrew and Evelyn are buying a house! YEAH! It was a long road, but they didn't give up and have found a GREAT place! I can't wait to see it on Saturday! And my baby brother, Hoyt, is going off on a three week long hike in New Mexico with 20 other Boy Scouts. It's his first trip alone, and he traveled via Amtrack all the way there - 40 hours! I'm glad he's doing something positive with his time. I am so happy for both of them! I feel like I'm the only one who's not doing anything monumental tomorrow...

My three day weekend is here! Whoo hoo!

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I am absolutely speechless. I love my friend Heather and cannot believe the many, many years of pain and suffering she has endured, always with a smile on her face. I hope most sincerely that she will soon find a resolution to all that ails her. She deserves to live life free from pain and illness.

For Christmas, I sent her Fairy Dust. I hope it works - soon!

I love you, Heather!

OMG! 10 days 'till Addison turns 2!

Addison turns TWO in ten days! The time has absolutely flown by at warp speed. Some updates on Addison:
She's getting pretty bossy. "No, Mommy!", "No, Daddy!", "Mine.", "No, no, no, no, NOOOOO!".
She's a much pickier eater.
She's accomplished at counting up to 11 (though she frequently skips 3,4,5), she can sing most of the ABCs, she knows a ton of other songs, seems to be able to carry a tune, loves playing notes in sequence on the piano, has lots of books memorized, and has an extraordinary memory.
She sings the "I've got a dollar" song from Little Rascals.
There are probably one million other things that she can do, but that's all that's coming to mind right now. I'm sure if you get to visit with Addison over the holidays she'll show you some things that are not on this list.
It's amazing how much people learn in the first two years of life! Hope to see you all at Addison's birthday party on 12/21 from 2-4pm. There will be yummy cake & milkshakes by request. I will be sending out invites this weekend. Evelyn did them again this year and they are adorable!

Please check out a new website ( www.healingforheather.com ) for a video & explanation of my dear friend Heather's health issues. In the spirit of the Christmas season, please consider making a donation toward her medical costs. She is one of the most lovable, kind-spirited people I have ever had the privilege to know. She inspires me to be a better person. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated by Heather, her family, and me. Thank you in advance!

Amaly comes home tomorrow! Helen & Matt come home next week. Marcus & Jason come home closer to Christmas. Yeah for having fun friends back at home!

Watch your mailboxes for our Christmas cards. They're going out in the mail tomorrow morning! Long's Photography did them and they could not be any more perfect! If you live in Tally and want any portraits done, I highly recommend visiting with Linda & Olyn. They are quite talented at their craft.

That's all for now...check back this weekend for updates on our holiday activities! Cookie making, visiting with Amaly, family dinner at Andrew & Evelyn's house on Saturday night, and lots of shopping are on the docket.

Lollipops & other good news

So as we turn onto the access road behind Costco today - well before the view of the "Lollipop" water tower - Addison says, "Lollipop, are you?". When it finally comes into view she says, "Lollipop! I see you!". Talk about a memory.

In other news, my dear friend Heather got some encouraging news today at the doctor. She saw a specialist in New York City who explained just how severe her condition is, but created a specific treatment plan and set her up with a team to assist her with what I hope will be a very speedy & successful recovery! I am looking forward to the day that Heather will be healthy again! Here's to a new chance for Heather! I'm hoping for the VERY VERY best!!

One week until Thanksgiving....which also means one week until it's time to put out Christmas decorations!