What We're Up To

Well, it seems like we’ve packed all the fun events of Christmas into the last two weeks or so. :-) Now it feels like life is more “normal” for the rest of December. Here’s a run-down of the major events.
- Last weekend the Vermillion Bay Church Youth Group put on a dinner theater at our church. They did a great job. It was on Sat. and Sun. nights. Someone else was taking care of most of the details so we didn’t have too much to do. We went Sat. night and took the boys and Keith’s boss and his wife. On Sunday we had a bunch of the guys over for lunch, then we went again in the evening. The church was packed on Sunday night and there were a lot of non-church people which was great to see!
- On Monday evening I went over to Jeff’s new house and helped Wendy paint. We worked until after midnight. I paid for it the next day but I’m glad we did it. We got a lot done! She’s picked out really nice colors including one called burgundy wine. Nice!
- On Wed. morning the boys and I went over to Dad’s to watch “The Price is Right”. My dear friend, Karla, and her hubby were at a taping of the show a few months ago and it just aired. So I got to see you on TV, Karla! I saw Brian and Gina too. Wow, you’re famous!! :-)
- Iris called on Wednesday afternoon and said that Olivia broke her arm and they were coming in to the Dr. She wondered if they could stay here. Well, of course! So, we had a nice little visit and poor Olivia has a little cast. Too bad it was such a short visit, but they’re planning to come to RL this weekend too.
- Friday night I had my cookie exchange/ladies party. It went pretty well. I worked hard getting ready on Thursday and Friday and then it all turned out quite nicely. Ten ladies came and we talked and ate, and exchanged lots of good-lookin’ cookies. I had written out some questions about Christmas memories and traditions, etc. and we all drew a question and answered it.
- On Saturday I crashed! I didn’t shower until about 4:30 or so, and didn’t even try to accomplish much all day. (And that’s pretty amazing for this work-aholic!) The boys and I played some games and I started making peanut butter balls. Keith was out hunting most of the day but didn’t see anything. I guess that was our last chance for a moose this year. :-( That evening I went to the Ladies Christmas Tea at church until 8:00. Then I rushed home, put Josiah to bed, and then we went to a Christmas party at some friends’ house until 10:00. Dad and Dru were here with the boys.
- Sunday evening we had a joint-church Christmas hymn-sing at Believer's Fellowship (for those of you from Red Lake.) It was such a wonderful evening! The church isn't that big and it was quite full, so we really lifted the roof with our singing. There were some special numbers too which were good. John Paul Keesic sang "Because He Lives" and we sang along a bit with him. That was special. It was just so clear that Christmas isn't about Santa and gifts. It's about God's love for us and His plan of salvation for all of us! Mike ended the evening with "There is a Redeemer". What an amazing song and message! Thank you, Heavenly Father, for sending your Son!!! It was also meaningful because there were people there from so many different churches. Just a little foretaste of what Heaven will be like! Can't wait!
- Now this week seems really open and not too busy. (Of course there’s always stuff to do!) Tomorrow my Mother-in-law is coming over to help me make applesauce. This coming Sat. evening is Keith’s work Christmas party. I don’t know what to do with Josiah. What do you do with a baby (who’s almost a year old) who won’t take a full bottle from anyone but Mommy? He’ll take a few ounces from Keith, and that’s all. I’m thinking we may have to let him scream it out with a babysitter (any volunteers?) until we get home at 9:30 or 10:00.

And on that cheery note, I’ll sign off and head for bed!! Hope you’re all having wonderful Christmas season remembering Jesus’ birth and what he’s done in your life!