Sunday, December 28, 2008

Christmas Day

Well I guess we all survived Christmas. What a White Christmas we had. I couldn't sleep Christmas morning because of the excitement. So I got up at 4:30 and started working on the buffet because I knew we were going to Mels to see McKayla open her presents. What a fun morning to see a young child open presents. When your children get older they pretty much know what they are getting and would rather sleep than wake up I have proof both kids came up on the couch and was laying down. We came back and got the buffet going. First Dave and Lauraa showed up and then Melanie and Ryan and Grandma Rudelich. Melanie came with the huge ham and her and Ryan cut it up. They had smoked it and it was scrumptious. We then had Duc and his friend Jennifer come. Jennifer hardly ate and you can see why she is the size of 000. She was very nice and we visited. Brian came from his daughters Michelles house which is down in Parowan. Which he had a hard time the last hour and a half with the bad roads. But he made it. We missed having Michelle and her family this year. She had to work. Melissa Brians other daughter came and it was fun talking about her upcoming wedding. Then my Brother Richard and his family came and it was nice to visit them all. Last but not least Steves other brother came Nick and part of his family. It is great to see everyone and to share the day with. It just wouldn't be Christmas without the Buffet So that everyone comes Oh I forgot My Tile guy Larry and his daughter came it was there first time. I missed Mark and Brita and there family but maybe next year. I guess now it is the dreary part of taking down Christmas and going through the dark and dreary months we do have Michaels 21st birthday coming up on January 12 and our trip to Vegas in Feb. Things keep popping up in my mind we did get to see my dear friends Bob and Jenice and some of her family over the holidays. Even though they got in an accident Christmas day. Mel & Heff
Mindy Snoozing
Michael snoozing
Mel Kayla Ryan Christmas Eve

Sunday, December 14, 2008

What a crazy few days Kayla called me Sat and had lost one of her teeth she was way excited. But I was in trouble because I didn't answer her phone call right off I was driving. But I finally reached her and got her great news.

Yeah I almost have all my shopping done. I went to church today at my nephews ward and heard my niece play her flute . O Holy Night. It was beautiful I cried of course. Everytime she Plays I always cry. I have told her many times when I die she has to Play at my funeral. Mindy mention she would play her violin course she hasn't picked it up since she graduated. Maybe her and Tia could play a duet. Ha ha.

Yesterday was crazy with all the snow. Its beautiful but a pain in the neck. I went and helped a friend clean his house. He just put new granite tops in his kitchen so there was dust all over so we cleaned all his cabinets inside and out. What a job but his kitchen will look really nice when its done. Just for his family party. I wish my cabinets were clean like that oh well I'll get to it spring cleaning. Making rolls tomorrow and rasin filled cookies so the house will be smelling good.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Hi,
I am just learning how to blog so my page maybe crazy. Thanks to my adopted daughter she started this for me. Brita is a real sweetheart it seem like we have known each other for ever. Its great having her and her family a part of our family. Mindy and I are really loving watching Adie we are getting way attached to adie cakes. She brings a lot of joy to us on the days we have her. I am bound and determined to have her cooking pretty soon. Today Mindy was holding her in the family room and Adie was watching me like a hawk to make sure that I was making the cookies right she was talking in her sweet little way and advising me what to do. Then today My Kayla bug came to see me but I wasn't able to be with her very long. She was checking the closets to see if there were any presents and when I told her where I was going. She said Give me some nuts too and what do they taste like. Steve and I went to Western Nut Company before it does get nutty up there. Today I cooked and cooked and cooked. I made 5 types of cookies today and still have a lot to make. Kayla bug when she walked into the house said Gee it smells good what did you cook today. I miss my little helper but will make a new little helper with Adie when she gets old enough. I guess we all have to grow up some day. I am still trying.

This year has been a great one a lot of changes. I don't get My Kayla Bug every day and also lost her Playmate Austin. They sure were buddies and enjoyed each others company. I have also gotten close again to my good friend Jenice. Which is wonderful to have back in my Life again.
Mindy and I went to Vegas for a Hair show in the summer and stayed with Bob and Jenice. We had a great time . We rented a mustang convertable and went to a show and also shopping of course. Didn't spend to much time at the hairshow but Mindy got credit for the 3 days anyway.
Then for my Birthday Mindy s graduation for Beauty School, we went to New York what a crazy town. We had a great time and Laughed and Laughed. I think Jenice would like to have my Mindy but she is mine.

Michael is going to the U and trying to get through all of his hard classes. He's way to smart for me.
Melanie is advancing in her work all the time and doing really well for her and her daughter. I am very proud of Mel she really works hard. She has Ryan by her side and he is really great to my 2 girls.

I'm getting anxious for Christmas and hope those who can will come to the buffet it is really the highlight to see every one on Christmas.











Entering the Great Blogosphere!

With 2008 quickly coming to a close, I am now getting bloggy wit' it! Oh wait. This is really Britta and this post is just a test. Hang onto your hat, Mary is soon to hit the scene!