December 7

This blog has been neglected lately and time to catch up.....so much going on and a lot of it deals with serious health concerns, tragic accidents, etc.

Hard to believe 5 months ago today, Mom died.   I sure miss her during these holidays when I would be out and about and pick up things for her and always buy the traditional amaryllis (in the box) each Christmas cause her green thumb could sure work magic!!!    And now my Dad is dealing with some serious issues and in the hospital.    I hope and pray we get some answers soon?    At least he's comfortable and not complaining.    Our next-door neighbor is very ill and I spent some time with her this afternoon just holding her hand and crying.   And then a very tragic accident lat night claimed the life of an acquaintance with 5 children.   I didn't really know Tom, but his wife Nancy is such a wonderful person and very active in church/school activities.   My heart goes out to them and extra sad during the Christmas season.

And thoughts of Ryan so far away and all that's going on with this war.....worrying and wondering about him all the time.

Okay, on to a brighter note....Liam and Connor spent yesterday with me and we had so much fun making, baking and decorating cookies.    They were just what Grandma needed to take my mind off things for a bit - they can sure brighten the day.   Here's how the process went...

My little bakers with their aprons ready to get started...

Watching the cookie dough get all mixed up

Rolling out the dough and deciding which cookier cutter to use?

The best part - adding the sprinkles

And then out of the kitchen and ready for some fun arranging dominoes all around the snowman rug!!

Mark and crew arrived in St. Augustine yesterday on Catrina!   Ron has gone on home to Lakeland and Paul and Mark will be coming home tomorrow night!    YEAH!!!!!