Monday, November 22, 2010
Misty is getting her inheritance early?
This was my Mom's china set and I have enjoyed them for years. Now that we aren't entertaining as much I asked Misty if she would like Grandma's dishes. She said yes! So here is the handoff! Enjoy! Grandma Dody would be thrilled that you love them so!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Gratitude continues
November 22nd -
1. Very grateful today for my grand-daughter, Emma! She is sweet 16 today and not too many girls can you actually say they are "sweet 16" but she truly is a sweetheart! She is gorgeous inside and out! She is smart! Athletic! Gracious to her peers! And on top of that has an amazing singing voice. I love her so very much! Happy Birthday, Emma! Can't wait to see you on Friday!
2. Actually went to work and almost completed a full day's work. Lots of people at work are sick - hmmm, wonder where I got it from.
3. I had been working on a quilt that had leftover pieces from a quilt I made for Simon. I was going to make it for Hadley, but Misty pointed out that it was too boyish, so I thought I would just finish it and auction it off. Then I remembered that through our quilt quild we are suppose to donate at least one quilt a year. These quilts are donated to the Veteran's Hospital for the veterans or their families. This quilt is red and blue except for one yellow pinwheel and I like the thought that this one pinwheel is special and stands out - so I decided tonight that I am going to donate this to the Veteran's Hospital and I hope they find a special little boy that is "special and stands out" and he can get warm hugs from our family!
4. Okay, a from that last post I am all emotional and grateful for the little children that have had to sacrifice their Moms and Dads in these wars. I hope they know that we love them all and are grateful for their sacrifices.
5. Grateful that Misty and her kids and I are are driving up to see Nan and her kids this weekend. How fun!
November 21st -
1. Went to Urgent Care today for the cold and my face is all broken out with pimples and so I made a "twofer" call - Two reasons for one doctor. Nasal spray - cough syrup and facial cream - awesome!
2. Allen went and picked up all my prescriptions and put me back to bed - how I love this man!
3. Slept and knitted all day!
4. Went to be at 6 p.m. and slept until 7 a.m.
5. Being humbled - very humbled!
November 20th - Still dealing with this cold
1. A good night sleep - thank you.
2. A friend who has breast cancer (again) emails me to tell me she hopes I am feeling better soon - okay I have the little "c" (cold) and she has the big "c" cancer and SHE is emailing me? Does that put things into perspective for me - smack - slap and smack again.
3. I am grateful that when Simon sees us he makes us feel like we are just the best thing in the world. Too cute! It is just so fun to have the little ones live so close now.
4. Gave Misty my Mom's china today and took a picture of Misty and I along with a photo of Grandma Dody for posterity. Tried to get Piper in the photo because one day those dishes could be hers, but she was tired. I thought I would be more broken up about handing over Mom's china, but it just felt so right! I am thrilled that Misty has them as her Grandma loved her so very much!
5. Got to work on some sewing projects for Christmas - very fun!
November 19th - Glad this cold is almost gone~
1. Slept in until 9:30 a.m.
2. Got up and got the house cleaned and vacuumed - feels good.
3. Allen took me to look at new cameras and/or see if mine can be fixed.
4. Another good nap this afternoon.
5. Going to Harry Potter with some friends from work.
November 18th -
1. Good night's sleep but stayed in bed all day.
2. Grateful for my phone that I can watch travel videos on while I am getting over my cold.
3. Grateful for the link Allen sent me with travel videos.
4. Cough syrup with codeine, hot apple cider and a warm blanket and soft bed.
5. Pleasant sleep -
November 17th -
1. Grateful that my bosses were gone today so I could really catch up on some work I wanted to do.
2. Grateful that our last CMN fundraiser is over and I just have the quilt to raffle off on the 1st.
3. Grateful that I got to go home early as I have a bit of a cold.
4. Allen had a warm blanket waiting for me when I go home.
5. Long nap and the a long sleep and then a long nap again - 18 hours! Didn't beat Misty's record.
1. Very grateful today for my grand-daughter, Emma! She is sweet 16 today and not too many girls can you actually say they are "sweet 16" but she truly is a sweetheart! She is gorgeous inside and out! She is smart! Athletic! Gracious to her peers! And on top of that has an amazing singing voice. I love her so very much! Happy Birthday, Emma! Can't wait to see you on Friday!
2. Actually went to work and almost completed a full day's work. Lots of people at work are sick - hmmm, wonder where I got it from.
3. I had been working on a quilt that had leftover pieces from a quilt I made for Simon. I was going to make it for Hadley, but Misty pointed out that it was too boyish, so I thought I would just finish it and auction it off. Then I remembered that through our quilt quild we are suppose to donate at least one quilt a year. These quilts are donated to the Veteran's Hospital for the veterans or their families. This quilt is red and blue except for one yellow pinwheel and I like the thought that this one pinwheel is special and stands out - so I decided tonight that I am going to donate this to the Veteran's Hospital and I hope they find a special little boy that is "special and stands out" and he can get warm hugs from our family!
4. Okay, a from that last post I am all emotional and grateful for the little children that have had to sacrifice their Moms and Dads in these wars. I hope they know that we love them all and are grateful for their sacrifices.
5. Grateful that Misty and her kids and I are are driving up to see Nan and her kids this weekend. How fun!
November 21st -
1. Went to Urgent Care today for the cold and my face is all broken out with pimples and so I made a "twofer" call - Two reasons for one doctor. Nasal spray - cough syrup and facial cream - awesome!
2. Allen went and picked up all my prescriptions and put me back to bed - how I love this man!
3. Slept and knitted all day!
4. Went to be at 6 p.m. and slept until 7 a.m.
5. Being humbled - very humbled!
November 20th - Still dealing with this cold
1. A good night sleep - thank you.
2. A friend who has breast cancer (again) emails me to tell me she hopes I am feeling better soon - okay I have the little "c" (cold) and she has the big "c" cancer and SHE is emailing me? Does that put things into perspective for me - smack - slap and smack again.
3. I am grateful that when Simon sees us he makes us feel like we are just the best thing in the world. Too cute! It is just so fun to have the little ones live so close now.
4. Gave Misty my Mom's china today and took a picture of Misty and I along with a photo of Grandma Dody for posterity. Tried to get Piper in the photo because one day those dishes could be hers, but she was tired. I thought I would be more broken up about handing over Mom's china, but it just felt so right! I am thrilled that Misty has them as her Grandma loved her so very much!
5. Got to work on some sewing projects for Christmas - very fun!
November 19th - Glad this cold is almost gone~
1. Slept in until 9:30 a.m.
2. Got up and got the house cleaned and vacuumed - feels good.
3. Allen took me to look at new cameras and/or see if mine can be fixed.
4. Another good nap this afternoon.
5. Going to Harry Potter with some friends from work.
November 18th -
1. Good night's sleep but stayed in bed all day.
2. Grateful for my phone that I can watch travel videos on while I am getting over my cold.
3. Grateful for the link Allen sent me with travel videos.
4. Cough syrup with codeine, hot apple cider and a warm blanket and soft bed.
5. Pleasant sleep -
November 17th -
1. Grateful that my bosses were gone today so I could really catch up on some work I wanted to do.
2. Grateful that our last CMN fundraiser is over and I just have the quilt to raffle off on the 1st.
3. Grateful that I got to go home early as I have a bit of a cold.
4. Allen had a warm blanket waiting for me when I go home.
5. Long nap and the a long sleep and then a long nap again - 18 hours! Didn't beat Misty's record.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
The Allred kids and their kids
Robbie and Hannah came down from Washington and Sean, Tina and Autumn were home for a quick trip so we had dinner and got a photo! All Rob's kids and grandkids together! Yeah!So here are 4 out of 5 great grandchildren. 
Our trip to Seattle to meet the newest great grand-daughter, Madelyn~
We made a quick trip up to Seattle to meet our newest great grand-daughter, Madelyn! She was as cute as a bug (as you can see!) I even got to babysit her for a couple of hours and that was great, as she is a cuddle bug too! We also got to see lots of the family too! That was awesome! Good to re-connect again. Love you all so much!
The Hilton Household - November 2010
These kids are so darn cute! Damn my camera for breaking! Had a great time, even though it was a quick trip! 
Monday, November 15, 2010
Giving thanks!
Apparently my blog is having technical difficulties with me blogging so much, therefore I will try to continue my gratitude post here. I can't get to where I started my gratitude posting, so let me first of all correct one error. Sean is now enlisted in the Air Force. Sorry, I had typed "not" enlisted. Sorry about that Sean! Love ya!
November 16th - Rob and Louisa's birthdays!
1. Grateful to have Rob as our son! It is so much fun to have D & D (dinner and dominos) with he and Kathe.
2. Thankful for our little artistic Louisa who turned 12 today! She is a very talented artist and a funny kid! She makes us laugh! We are so thrilled that she is part of our family. Can't wait to see her next week.
3. Grateful for good friends at work who support me and actually like me (I think!)
4. Grateful for my job and the ability I have to take time off to do the things I like to do and want to do. What a great job!
5. Grateful for my passion to serve others. It helps so much in the hospitality industry. It is sad to see the trait going away in a lot of young people now. Thankful that my parents have made this part of my life.
November 15-Misty's birthday
1. Mostly grateful for Misty today! Very happy to have her and her family home and I love that we get to do things together, like lunch at my hotel today. I love her sense of humor and her open spirit. I know she misses her friends in Cleveland very much, but we are so happy she is home. Happy Birthday skooks!
2. Got to see Caleb and Rylee tonight for a few minutes. Took Brittiany the quilt I made Rylee - unfortunately Brit wasn't home.
3. Got some errands ran that I have been putting off for the hotel. Christmas shopping for needy families.
4. Made homemade posole and Allen bought tortillas - yummy!
5. Finishing up some UFOs - Unfinished objects!
November 14 -
1. Grateful for a safe journey home from Austin.
2. Grateful that I beat the big rush at the security gate at the airport - whew, it was bad and I only got to my gate 1/2 before boarding.
3. Thankful that I have a friend at the LAX Marriott that lets me park for free so I just park and take the shuttle to the airport and then pick up my car at the hotel. So nice, so nice.
4. Beautiful California weather - warm, but not hot!
5. A 4 hour nap - awesome!!!!
November 13th -
1. Happy to be able to go to a kid's movie with my kids and grandkids.
2. Yummy food at Rudy's!!!!
3. Playing tag with grandkids and making them giggle and squeal!
4. Having an early Christmas to see their faces light up when they receive something that they really, really wanted - thanks Mark and Kristen for letting me do that.
5. Playing cards with Mark and Kristen - even though the killed me all the games, but the last hand. Lots of fun! Miss playing cards!
November 12th -Austin gratitude post - I am grateful for~
1. Mark, the father of this adorable Austin family! Thanks Mark for picking me up from the airport and immediately (it seemed) driving me right back! Mostly I am very grateful for your expertise in driving us out of an accident on Saturday! We were watched after at that moment and I am very grateful! Cooper saying "he thought his heart was going explode" or something to that effect is exactly my sentiments, so thank you Heavenly Father and Mark!
2. Kristen, the mom, what a wonderful daughter-in-law you are (even though you didn't let me win in cards until the last night, last game and last hand, but who is bitter, who?) Thanks for letting me enjoy an early Christmas with the boys - I loved it!
3. So grateful for that cute little 6 year old - cuddly Cooper! I am so thankful that he still loves to cuddle with me and even asks if he can cuddle! Can we keep that going for several more years, please?
4. Porter - challenging me yet again in a game of Candy Land and whomping me severly! I just love the little chatter that goes on along with the game! What a sweetheart he is!
5. Miss Hadley - I was very thankful that she wasn't all grown up and getting ready to go to school! She is such a tiny thing and so adorable. I was thankful to hear her little "da" moment and to see her taking some of her first steps. I also loved the fashion show she put on for us! What an adorable family you have down there in Austin! We miss you all and we are very grateful for all y'all!
November 16th - Rob and Louisa's birthdays!
1. Grateful to have Rob as our son! It is so much fun to have D & D (dinner and dominos) with he and Kathe.
2. Thankful for our little artistic Louisa who turned 12 today! She is a very talented artist and a funny kid! She makes us laugh! We are so thrilled that she is part of our family. Can't wait to see her next week.
3. Grateful for good friends at work who support me and actually like me (I think!)
4. Grateful for my job and the ability I have to take time off to do the things I like to do and want to do. What a great job!
5. Grateful for my passion to serve others. It helps so much in the hospitality industry. It is sad to see the trait going away in a lot of young people now. Thankful that my parents have made this part of my life.
November 15-Misty's birthday
1. Mostly grateful for Misty today! Very happy to have her and her family home and I love that we get to do things together, like lunch at my hotel today. I love her sense of humor and her open spirit. I know she misses her friends in Cleveland very much, but we are so happy she is home. Happy Birthday skooks!
2. Got to see Caleb and Rylee tonight for a few minutes. Took Brittiany the quilt I made Rylee - unfortunately Brit wasn't home.
3. Got some errands ran that I have been putting off for the hotel. Christmas shopping for needy families.
4. Made homemade posole and Allen bought tortillas - yummy!
5. Finishing up some UFOs - Unfinished objects!
November 14 -
1. Grateful for a safe journey home from Austin.
2. Grateful that I beat the big rush at the security gate at the airport - whew, it was bad and I only got to my gate 1/2 before boarding.
3. Thankful that I have a friend at the LAX Marriott that lets me park for free so I just park and take the shuttle to the airport and then pick up my car at the hotel. So nice, so nice.
4. Beautiful California weather - warm, but not hot!
5. A 4 hour nap - awesome!!!!
November 13th -
1. Happy to be able to go to a kid's movie with my kids and grandkids.
2. Yummy food at Rudy's!!!!
3. Playing tag with grandkids and making them giggle and squeal!
4. Having an early Christmas to see their faces light up when they receive something that they really, really wanted - thanks Mark and Kristen for letting me do that.
5. Playing cards with Mark and Kristen - even though the killed me all the games, but the last hand. Lots of fun! Miss playing cards!
November 12th -Austin gratitude post - I am grateful for~
1. Mark, the father of this adorable Austin family! Thanks Mark for picking me up from the airport and immediately (it seemed) driving me right back! Mostly I am very grateful for your expertise in driving us out of an accident on Saturday! We were watched after at that moment and I am very grateful! Cooper saying "he thought his heart was going explode" or something to that effect is exactly my sentiments, so thank you Heavenly Father and Mark!
2. Kristen, the mom, what a wonderful daughter-in-law you are (even though you didn't let me win in cards until the last night, last game and last hand, but who is bitter, who?) Thanks for letting me enjoy an early Christmas with the boys - I loved it!
3. So grateful for that cute little 6 year old - cuddly Cooper! I am so thankful that he still loves to cuddle with me and even asks if he can cuddle! Can we keep that going for several more years, please?
4. Porter - challenging me yet again in a game of Candy Land and whomping me severly! I just love the little chatter that goes on along with the game! What a sweetheart he is!
5. Miss Hadley - I was very thankful that she wasn't all grown up and getting ready to go to school! She is such a tiny thing and so adorable. I was thankful to hear her little "da" moment and to see her taking some of her first steps. I also loved the fashion show she put on for us! What an adorable family you have down there in Austin! We miss you all and we are very grateful for all y'all!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Happy Halloween 2010
Piper and Simon came to help us hand out all the candy - ALL OF IT!!! Piper was so excited to hand candy that she was on the front porch yelling , "I've got candy. Come on trick or treaters!" It was so funny! I loved how she made comments to the trick or treaters about their costumes too! Thanks kiddos, it was fun to have you with us. Sorry Misty didn't feel well! Boo!
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