Frustrated

We found out yesterday that Ashley's Brother, Butch, was admitted to the hospital. On Tuesday morning sometime. Stomach cramps and the doctors still as of yesterday have not figured out anything, typical doctors. We found out via FaceBook. We were not called, but found out because my nieces posted something about praying for him. So since we were not called I figured we would only get info by the internet. Wrong. NO replies and when I write a message to someone when they are on they log off!! Rude to say the least! And it is not just Ashley's family either. That was how I found out my brother was in the hospital, and had to have emergency surgery in Nov. I then call my Mom about Chris and find out that my Uncle was admitted to the hospital recently and transferred to a Nursing Home, and that another Sister in Law was in a terrible car accident day before Thanksgiving! Communication sucks in our families from the East to the West. Just because we are here, time zones are different is not - I REPEAT NOT- an excuse! Leave a message if we can't answer the phone. What the heck is voice mail for anyway!

Thank goodness for this blog page- I can let out my frustrations.

Rachel's Engaged!!!

Rachel and Brandon gave us the news at Allen's yesterday that they are now engaged. Woohoo!!! Brandon is a great addition to the family. He is already like a Son in Law. They are going to be happy -  we have no doubt. They are looking at September 2, 2011. We will have alot to do till then, they want to take care of most of it. A small wedding, and a nice reception, nothing fancy. Guess we get to be there for guidance and questions....

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to Everyone. I do hope the Season has brought you everything you wanted. I am thankful for '09, it was a wonderful year. Yes, there were ups and downs. Life doesn't hand you lemons for nothing- you have to make lemonade or something else. So you can't expect it to be "perfect". 
Gifts that were given to one other this year: A Garmin for our trip, A Camera and a Camcorder for our trip, and other recordings. Two pair Boots for Ashley, and a Kuvings Juicer for me (to assist me in losing weight). Now to get fruit. We are going to exchange the camera for another as we want a Lithium Ion Battery one instead. I picked up the wrong one, haha.
I'm making my list for New Years. I think I 'll have 3 items on my "Resolutions List".

Bartering

What a wonderful concept. Darci and I bartered a quilt of mine for several pieces of Weibe Pottery. Got some wonderful pieces for Christmas for the girls, even a few for myself and Ashley. And Darci wants another one of my quilts so I placed an "order" for other product. I can't wait till the girls see the plates and mugs. I must say they are going to be totally spoiled this year for Christmas, even Brandon is. I'll hold onto the Strawberry Picnic Quilt for her as that's the one she wants next, I think.
I have 2-4 others I am working on. So we'll see. And of course I am now going to teach a lady to quilt after the holidays. Not sure yet what I should charge for the sessions. I wonder if Emily is going to want to sit in on these sessions. That would make two students. This another business approach, working towards the Fabric Shop.
Erin is comfortably ensconced in Butte, living, working, and enjoying Tana -her cute little Puppy.
Brandon and Rachel are looking to buy a house in Belgrade.
It is nice not having to worry about the kids so much anymore. Things are going well.

Root Canal

I came home yesterday from Kalispell and went directly to the dentist's office. He took me right away, and I was the recipient of a root canal. Whew was I glad it was done. The pain was too much. Novacaine certainly helps out. I was given Amoxacillin and Vicoden for pain and antibiotic. Have not filled prescription yet, and I don't think I will need to. I woke up this morning to no pain or discomfort. 
Sales have been going well. Sold 2 Apple Butters Monday, and several Salts and Scrubs this morning. I'm going to bake cookies, clean today.

Hypocritical....

Wow, woke up to -24 @ 7am today, and it was -28 an hour later! Needless to say I am not going to walk outdoors today. Went out yesterday only because Ashley is unable to get to PO during working hrs to mail packages,and get stamps.
I must admit I was thoroughly disappointed in the comment Timothy put up on FaceBook yesterday with the Kid/Santa comment. I was speechless for a moment. Then the I thought that was totally unexpected. What a very closed minded, prejudiced thing to say! An he is raised in a very religious way! After Michelle's comment the other day about respecting a man in his Faith and Passion. I am surprised she didn't comment on it. Hypocritical- that's the word that comes to my mind. Why is it that most people who spout religion, religious phrases are full to the gill of hypocrisy? Ashley asked me not to reply to the statement - to just let it go. The best I could do was a comment of my own saying how I was truly amazed at the hypocrisy that was so prominent today.
The Christmas tree and several decorations went up today. Made breadcrumbs, did some laundry, and napped for about an hour. I never nap, or rarely ever. Listened to Christmas music for the most part of the day. It was so calming and peaceful.

Too Cold

Morning All, Awoke to -20 this morning here in Boulder. Just a bit too cold for me. Going to walk down to PO to mail a package and our Christmas Cards. Gotta get dressed in my longjohns, 2 sets of gloves, literally bundle up!
This year has gone by so quickly. Hard to believe 2010 is just around the corner. Going to decorate for the holidays this week, make breadcrumbs, and prep some cookies (for the frig) before I leave for Billings on Thursday.
Emily and I are going to go to Great Falls to see Shirley after school lets out for the holidays. Shirley is getting depressed up there, missing her friends. Its hard being away from everyone. Bill is in a rehab/nursing home up there where they are more aggressive with his therapy. The stroke he had before Thanksgiving has taken its toll, but he is trying hard to recover. He is strong and it will be a long haul but I think he'll do it. Determination...Drive...Encouragement...- he needs alot of it.
Called Mom to tell her not to open the box I am sending till Christmas as it has unwrapped gifts. She also gave me an update on Chris- they took the tube out, took catheter out, and have him walking. They also took him off the O2. They are allowing him to drink, no IV. Guess he'll want steak soon...,lol
Just checked the temp- we are now -16, getting warmer...
Watched Angels and Demons with Ashley on Friday. What a great movie!

Caught up!

Today is a let down, by that I mean I feel as though there is nothing to do. Wait I can relax. After having been busy with craft shows, preparing for them I 'm done. And Christmas has not even arrived. We are in our 3rd day of continuous snow. It has been light, but steady. We are also in a cold snap, woke up to below 0 several mornings this past week.
The Christmas Bazaar yesterday went well. We had our best year sales wise yet. I think this is one show they could do 2 days. I took Apple Butter, Tooth Fairy pillows, Quilts, Bath Salts and Body Scrubs, Gift in a Jar, and of course Watkins. Going to have to call Christina to put the suggestion of 2 days in her mind.
Attended a Boulder Woman's Dinner last night. They had ham, rolls, casseroles, desserts, green beans, and so much more to eat. It was buffet style, and very good. Connie and another woman performed a Christmas skit in which the audience participated, decorating a tree. We each received a Christmas ornament during this performance. It was a nice, relaxing evening.
Learned on Wednesday that my little brother Chris (44) had to have emergency surgery. The Dr removed his appendix and 1/3 of his colon. They don't think cancer but are checking for diverticulitis. He is doing well, still in hospital. He was catheterized, had an IV placed, tubal feeding, on O2, the works. I spoke to him on Friday and he sounded good. Originally found out about this from my nephew on all things- FaceBook!!
The same night I found out about this I was told by my Mom that my Sister-In-Law (Linda) was in an accident on her way to or from work, not sure which. She fell asleep at the wheel. From the pictures Chuck sent me she is damn lucky to have survived. Instead she escaped with only a full blown concussion. No broken or fractured bones or anything else. We are so thankful for that, the fact that she was otherwise ok. Talking to my brother he said they are running tests on her thyroid, as they found a mass on it when they were running xrays for the accident. He said Mom and Dad are not to be told of this at this point until they know what is going on. I told hime that I would not say anything and I would let that up to him.
I also was told that my Uncle was admitted via the hospital to a Nursing Home. Evaluation in 3 months as to whether or not he can return home. Apparently he stopped taking his meds and stopped eating. Mom says the holidays are a hard time for him, but I think he is deciding to give up. We'll see.
Watched a wonderful Eagles game today. They beat Atlanta. What a great homecoming for Vick.
Sent Mom E's package last week w/ strict instructions it is not to be opened until Christmas. Sending my parents out tomorrow w/ the same instructions. I hope they follow them...
Think maybe I'll decorate this week, and if I have time bake some cookies. At least prep for them, refrigerate dough and stuff before I leave Thursday for Billings.