Friday, November 30, 2012
A few of my favorite pic's
Our Trip
We did have a wonderful trip. The first night we got in and saw Steve's parents for a bit, then we drove into my mothers, it was so wonderful to see her as I ran in being I haven't seen her in four very long years! She met Rosie and Tony and it was really nice. She made us dinner and soon my sister Cristi and husband Victor showed up bringing the 2 younger kids and my nephew Jeremy was there too. It was a nice evening.
On Wednesday, we got up and me and Mom went to the store, we got stuff to start making pies and me and the girls got to work, making pies. It actually didn't take very long, soon Mom began work prepping the turkey, and the little kids played with Gia and Sonny (my neice and nephew)
The next day we got up early, loaded the pies and sweet potato bake and headed to Steve's parents first. We got there and found out that our Sunday plan had to be cancelled and if we were going to see any of the Cichos family, we were going to have to do it today, unfortunately our plans for dinner could not be changed, so the visit was short, but it still was sweet, but we did leave disappointed, as the kids were so excited to play with their cousins and I felt bad that they couldn't have more time. Next time, I will plan much better with other family members. But it was nice to get what we could.
We then got to my sisters after a very long drive, we are so shocked by the growth in parts of Aurora, Parker, Elizabeth and Castle Rock. We get there and just a few minutes later my friend Anne shows up with my two godsons. It was so nice to see my little "guys" and she stayed just a little bit so she could see her god-daughter Evelyn. My older sister arrived with Johnny and my mother arrived with Christopher (his home is close to her house) My brother was there, but my nephews Jeremy and Nick were late and they didn't stay long. We had a really nice dinner, and it was fun to sit at a little card table, just my mom, me, my older sister and younger sister.
We got back to my mothers pretty tired after the long day. On Friday I was pretty sick, my voice was basically gone, and I was pretty bummed that my sinus' were making me feel horrible. We got up and went to Grandma Judy's and the kids had a great time, unfortunately I had a hard time talking to Judy, the kids played outside, her house is beautiful and her yard is equally as impressive, her daughter Mel gave me a computer screen, and Judy had presents for all of us. That evening we arrived at Cristi's for a quick dinner and then me and my mother went to the local IHOP for coffee date with my Colorado church ladies, we only stayed for a short time as I still couldn't be heard, my voice was cracking and was barely audible. That night, the throwing up began, first it was Carolyn, then Jaclyn, I went to bed becasue I didn't feel well and I did feel kind of sick but I was trying hard to ignore it, well Jaclyn was in the bathroom cleaning up and I started throwing up, oh you would not believe me running all the way down the stairs to find a bathroom! Some more of the little kids got sick, so the day that was suppose to be hang out with my mom and just not have much as far as plans got pretty ruined and we ended up staying in bed pretty sick. But thankfully we started feeling better, well most of us. Over Saturday night Rosie got sick and we decided it would be best not to attend Mass, too many of us were just not sure if it was over, probably was a good thing now hindsight, as I think this virus is rather catchy. We made it to Steve's parents for brunch and we had a glorious time. It was so great to see the yard, the kids were playing in their playhouse (that we left behind ten years ago) and that made me feel good, I've secretly wished to find a way to get it for my little kids, so it was so nice to see them playing with it. They rode the tractor, they ran and played. Steve's neice Vicky (which is one family member I've always felt rather close to) came over to visit and that made me happy, kind of took away some of the disappointment I had felt earlier in the week. And then other members came over to David's next door and let their kids play outside (of course I wish I would of known they were there, but only found out when it was time for them to go) but did get to visit for a few minutes. The kids on the other hand had a great time and I just loved seeing them play outside in our old stomping ground! Then we had a nice dinner and then the kids played cards with their grandma Cichos, which is about their absolute favorite thing to do! And Grandpa watched on and well Steve was a bit pushy (haha) sort of competitive I think. haha. And I played old maid with the little ones, they had to teach me how! They said Grandma had taught them long ago and they could help me learn. That was sweet. They gave us some nice goodies, some of Steve's old things, grandpa's old fighter hat is pretty awesome, Steve's baseball cards and I got two pretty great roaster pans! We headed back to my mothers, and my sister came up to say goodbye, and that made me feel good, I had hugged my brother goodbye the night before. And we had a little nice talking. We cleaned up in the morning and loaded up. Mommy gave me a bunch of goodies and was having the kids sneek things in the car. I got a rug for Christmas decorating and a steamer mop and pots and pans. Monday morning we loaded both cars. Grandpa and Grandma worked out a deal with the three oldest for their van so they have a van to help them out with driving (helps me out a ton) and so the trip home was long and tedious! I wasn't feeling that great, and was kind of tired, but it was all worth it. I wish we wouldn't of gotten sick and sorry I didn't get to see the new Cichos wives, but still blessed we were able to have a vacation after so many years.
On Wednesday, we got up and me and Mom went to the store, we got stuff to start making pies and me and the girls got to work, making pies. It actually didn't take very long, soon Mom began work prepping the turkey, and the little kids played with Gia and Sonny (my neice and nephew)
The next day we got up early, loaded the pies and sweet potato bake and headed to Steve's parents first. We got there and found out that our Sunday plan had to be cancelled and if we were going to see any of the Cichos family, we were going to have to do it today, unfortunately our plans for dinner could not be changed, so the visit was short, but it still was sweet, but we did leave disappointed, as the kids were so excited to play with their cousins and I felt bad that they couldn't have more time. Next time, I will plan much better with other family members. But it was nice to get what we could.
We then got to my sisters after a very long drive, we are so shocked by the growth in parts of Aurora, Parker, Elizabeth and Castle Rock. We get there and just a few minutes later my friend Anne shows up with my two godsons. It was so nice to see my little "guys" and she stayed just a little bit so she could see her god-daughter Evelyn. My older sister arrived with Johnny and my mother arrived with Christopher (his home is close to her house) My brother was there, but my nephews Jeremy and Nick were late and they didn't stay long. We had a really nice dinner, and it was fun to sit at a little card table, just my mom, me, my older sister and younger sister.
We got back to my mothers pretty tired after the long day. On Friday I was pretty sick, my voice was basically gone, and I was pretty bummed that my sinus' were making me feel horrible. We got up and went to Grandma Judy's and the kids had a great time, unfortunately I had a hard time talking to Judy, the kids played outside, her house is beautiful and her yard is equally as impressive, her daughter Mel gave me a computer screen, and Judy had presents for all of us. That evening we arrived at Cristi's for a quick dinner and then me and my mother went to the local IHOP for coffee date with my Colorado church ladies, we only stayed for a short time as I still couldn't be heard, my voice was cracking and was barely audible. That night, the throwing up began, first it was Carolyn, then Jaclyn, I went to bed becasue I didn't feel well and I did feel kind of sick but I was trying hard to ignore it, well Jaclyn was in the bathroom cleaning up and I started throwing up, oh you would not believe me running all the way down the stairs to find a bathroom! Some more of the little kids got sick, so the day that was suppose to be hang out with my mom and just not have much as far as plans got pretty ruined and we ended up staying in bed pretty sick. But thankfully we started feeling better, well most of us. Over Saturday night Rosie got sick and we decided it would be best not to attend Mass, too many of us were just not sure if it was over, probably was a good thing now hindsight, as I think this virus is rather catchy. We made it to Steve's parents for brunch and we had a glorious time. It was so great to see the yard, the kids were playing in their playhouse (that we left behind ten years ago) and that made me feel good, I've secretly wished to find a way to get it for my little kids, so it was so nice to see them playing with it. They rode the tractor, they ran and played. Steve's neice Vicky (which is one family member I've always felt rather close to) came over to visit and that made me happy, kind of took away some of the disappointment I had felt earlier in the week. And then other members came over to David's next door and let their kids play outside (of course I wish I would of known they were there, but only found out when it was time for them to go) but did get to visit for a few minutes. The kids on the other hand had a great time and I just loved seeing them play outside in our old stomping ground! Then we had a nice dinner and then the kids played cards with their grandma Cichos, which is about their absolute favorite thing to do! And Grandpa watched on and well Steve was a bit pushy (haha) sort of competitive I think. haha. And I played old maid with the little ones, they had to teach me how! They said Grandma had taught them long ago and they could help me learn. That was sweet. They gave us some nice goodies, some of Steve's old things, grandpa's old fighter hat is pretty awesome, Steve's baseball cards and I got two pretty great roaster pans! We headed back to my mothers, and my sister came up to say goodbye, and that made me feel good, I had hugged my brother goodbye the night before. And we had a little nice talking. We cleaned up in the morning and loaded up. Mommy gave me a bunch of goodies and was having the kids sneek things in the car. I got a rug for Christmas decorating and a steamer mop and pots and pans. Monday morning we loaded both cars. Grandpa and Grandma worked out a deal with the three oldest for their van so they have a van to help them out with driving (helps me out a ton) and so the trip home was long and tedious! I wasn't feeling that great, and was kind of tired, but it was all worth it. I wish we wouldn't of gotten sick and sorry I didn't get to see the new Cichos wives, but still blessed we were able to have a vacation after so many years.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Time-Out
take a break from home-improvement things until after Advent and Christmas and New Years and the Epiphany Season.
So the next few months going to be working
on preparing the hearts, minds and home for the
Blessed Events.
Advent brings out our greenary around the home,
our Advent wreath, and we hang up our stockings.
The third Sunday of Advent will bring out our
Christmas tree and other Christmas decorations.
Next week we will take a visit to see Santa, we do
it early in the season to really spend the season of Advent concentrating on the coming of Jesus.
Saturdays will become time for shopping or cooking. Each year, we make candies and cookies during this time and we have a few new recipes and ideas to try.
Hope everyones Advent season starting on Dec. 2nd (just five days away...) is filled with blessings, successful sacrifices, and the anticipation of the coming of Our Lord...
Monday, November 19, 2012
Sweet 16!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)