Almost 🎄

 

When Erin came, Greta had asked Laura if she’d cut the ends off her hair. Auntie obliged.It sounds easy but cutting straight is hard. Laura has a knack for cutting hair.  Shecut her Dad’s hair after his mother passed. Ethel was a beautician. It may be an inherited trait. Larry’s Grandfather cut hair long ago when the family lived in the mountains. Folks would come by and ask and he cut their hair out in the yard. No clean up. Greta is deep in basketball season and her days are full. Clayton is still working and finishing his senior year. 

Laura made Erin a quilt block tote. It’s really pretty. I crocheted her a book bag. I’ll post it later.

Erin is a nurse.

Family is highest priority.

Erin has a strong faith in Christ.

It’s a special gift from sister to sister.

Sunday

Ada came yesterday and had Christmas with me. I wrote her a book complete with pictures about her birth. She’s wearing her Christmas outfit to Church today with her crown and her light of magic wand. She played with the donkeys and met Kenny. Her favorite gift was a makeup bag and makeup Laura picked from Siggie’s dressing table. 

Matthew 19:14

14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

 

Saturday

 

My new neighbor has a name— Kenny.  He already loves everyone, but maybe he adores Astrid the most. She rocks him to sleep🫏 I’m not sure but he may be named for Kenny Rogers.

I finished another baby blanket. This one would work for a boy or girl I think. 

Ada is coming today. I have presents for her. I give money to the other grands. They don’t complain that I do not pick a gift. I’m excited to see my littlest grand. 🤍 

Alive not Well

Saw this on FB and chuckled. This is how I shop when I find yarn on half of half. Sort of like— my cup running over!

We’re having some warmer days. I’m thankful.

This is baked oatmeal I made in Helen’s little pan I inherited. It stuck to the bottom. Next time I’ll try a parchment paper circle in the bottom. I’m sure nothing ever stuck in it when she baked. I like baked oatmeal for a different breakfast.

1 cup oats

I cup milk

I egg

1/4 cup of maple syrup. The pure stuff.

1 large chopped apple. Don’t peel it. A couple smaller apples would do.

1/2 cup chopped pecan.

Sometimes I add a handful of raisins. Can add a little cinnamon.

1/2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Teaspoon vanilla.

Bake in 375 oven for 30  to 35 minutes.  I’m not sure how many servings but I eat it in about three days. Bake in an 8 by 8 square pan. I decided to use Sister’s little pan that stuck. She made banana bread in it. 

I also make chocolate oatmeal for breakfast out of oatmeal. 
 

Making It

June and her baby boy are out in the big pasture. I think his name should be Ezra Carter after June’s father. He held the carter family together and when Johnny Cash was crippled with addiction, Ezra came to his aide. He did not cast him out. Ezzie would be a good name. He’ll finally go to a new home because of his sex, but we will have sweet memories of him.

Mrs. Claus served hot chocolate to the students at Dardanelle Elementary. I think they got to watch a special movie. One of her special little boys looked up at Laura over his glasses that always slide down his nose and said— you look a lot like my speech teacher! Amy the elf dished up the marshmallows.

Astrid finished her fourth pillow. She is just learning to sew. Quilt blocks are not easy if you ever tried it. It’s all those corners that must meet.

I have been referred to the ortho clinics I requested. I still am not sleeping. Each day I seem to fall lower. I am hoping for a sunny 🌞 day ahead.
 

Doctor Today

I went to check on June and her baby boy yesterday afternoon. They were doing good. 

I went to the Doctor. She is referring me to the Orthopedic Doctor I would like to see. I’m just keep pushing on. She took some X-rays for the radiologist to see. 

Tonight my friend Kay is picking me up and we’re going to check out the Christmas lights.
 

Carriage Ride

Logan and Astrid took a ride in the carriage over the weekend. It seems the  perfect thing for them to do.

June had her baby. A little boy this time. We were all nervously awaiting.  There are coyotes here and it was the coldest weekend. Theyis in the little shed and hopefully the wild coyotes won’t be aware of him. 

Laura helps children speak correctly. This weekend some of her students and former students had a choir program. She went and several made selfies with her. We’ve know this little girl nearly all her life. Her name is Gilliah. She always has a big smile. 

I have a doctor appointment Wednesday…therapy today. I’ll try to keep an eye on our new baby.
 

Movers not Shakers

 

Ingrid watched the Nutcracker ballet for her birthday in New Orleans and then enjoyed dinner at the Chophouse. When she was a little girl she dreamed of living in Manhattan and writing books. One year for her birthday, she and  Laura went to New York City and took in a show. They walked the streets of New York City. Ing loved it. I think Justin made this all this happen. 

This was a day trip to New Orleans! They spent the first half of the day exploring the French Quarter/Garden District and Cafe du Monde. They love living close to so many neat places.  New Orleans I think was only an hour away.  

I don’t really know what this is…lol

Excitement in Galla Meadow….Logan and Astrid moved the big carport to the donkey pasture. They had to straddle the old well and pump plus miss my clothes line and all my trees. I watched out my windows as it was so cold and my knee slows me down. Getting all the ties out of the ground wasn’t easy, as Pop had secured it. Then they pulled it with connected log chains. Every few feet. Logan would reposition the tractor and Astrid would hook the chains again. They’ll have to really fasten it down now. They may add sides…not sure. They straddled the fence because we will finally add another pasture to the Meadow and each will have shelter. Donkeys don’t like being rained on as they were originally desert animals. 

Graduate

Logan and Astrid worked on the gravel under my carport. They will move the other one to the donkey pasture soon. Piper is a little lazy. She hitched a ride over here when they came. The other dogs ran and walked. She seems quite pleased as if she’s the favorite Corgi.

Logan graduated. We did not attend. But Sigrid shared pictures. Now, I’m praying Logan finds a career path that’s rewarding. He has degrees in chemistry and geology. Sigrid made A’s and one B. that’s something to boast about. She and Logan will move to Conway so she’ll be closer to UAMS and he can be centrally located for job hunting. 

Ingrid has started her new job. She only drives 30 minute now. She likes that better. Traffic was really awful getting to the other clinic.When she resigned they offered her a huge amount to stay but the drive was too much to bare. She works in a heart clinic. I think she finds the place in the heart to fix with problems like A Fib.  She got her hair lightened too. Both she and Siggie are blonds again. 

This is Logan E.’s family. Sigrid had a class with his sister is how she met him. His sister is in Physical Therapy school now. 

My knee is not better. I will make an appointment Monday with my doctor and try to go to the Orthopedic Clinic in Little Rock. I am worried about caring for my chickens and having to have help. I’ve always took care of myself. I went to work at 15 and have lived an independent life. My future scares me. 

December Slipping Away

Sigrid and Logan finished their tests yesterday. In pharmacy school everything is hard and everyone is smart. Sigrid has to do a lot of studying. Logan’s classes are are difficult too. They will have a little break.

The school where Laura works is in the football State finals tonight in Little Rock. Their mascot is a sand lizard. Dardanelle sits right on the Arkansas River. It’s one of the oldest towns in Arkansas. 

Sweet Gum tree against last night’s pretty sky.  I liked the way all the sweet gum balls were so visible.

Black Gums I’m Galla Meadow