Wednesday

Hayden

Luke

Presley

Jack

Just look at their smiling faces and it makes the day a little brighter.

These are my nieces and nephews from the Dreffs side of the family. I don't have good recent photos of my other nephews on my computer but have three on Todd's side. I can't figure out how to scan their photos into HP and then share them with the blog. I really need to get more with it but I sometimes lack a little patience with computer programs.

Anyway, it has been nice here in Northeast Michigan. The temps have been in the 50's or right at 50 and we have had a lot of sun. The dogs have been sunbathing each morning. Today we had sun in the morning but a chance of rain this afternoon. It sure has clouded up. Todd is out cutting wood while it is still nice.

I am currently trying to ignore the hot fudge cake that is calling my name from the kitchen. Is it not amazing how foods like that can just call out your name....?

Mom made a comment in Todd's birthday card and he says it is war. If he is almost a geezer (AARP will be sending mail next year) then what does that make her? Hmmmmmmm.

Dog Update: Georgie is getting better everyday. She is now climbing the steps but still has not been able to jump up on the couch unassisted (we cover our furniture with sheets). Festus is feeling his oats and running around some days like a pup. Dolly is still The Princess and Boo is still the Baby. Pitter is still alive and kicking and letting us know her every need, action, and comfort requirement.

Hope y'all are having a Great Day. Spring is in the air and I look forward to its arrival. Take care and God Bless!!

Happy Birthday Todd!!

Todd is celebrating his birthday today and Boo helped him open his present. I did not get the camera when Todd started to unwrap the gift which was unfortunate as Boo opened the box and pulled out the first gift he came to and gave it to Todd. He just slid his nose across the top and flipped open the box, smart dog. In the video you saw him keep putting his nose on the slippers, he was looking for a squeeky in the slippers. That dog thinks its his birthday again.

When Todd went to get the mail there was a portable dog kennel on the side of the road. We then had a gentleman come up to the door interested in buying the van. Pretty strange how that all happens.

Well, the cat is calling. She says "now" so I guess I had better check on her.

Happy Birthday Honey!

Love Ya

Happy Birthday Boo!!

Today is Boo's 5th birthday. Happy Birthday Boo.

February 7th

Here is our beautiful Superbowl Sunday morning. Can anyone tell me why it is that the pre game show starts four hours prior to the game???? Does this make any sense?

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Georgie Girl is getting around much better now, two months ago she had knee surgery. It has been a little difficult having a dog who needs to be restricted. At first we had to carry her in and out as she was to be limited on her knee to allow it to heal and to protect the bone as it healed. Now she can go out by herself but needs help coming up the stairs most times. She has slept in the house and does not want to be left in the living room alone, nor does she want to sleep on a pillow on the floor of our room, and we don't need another in the bed. We have taken turns sleeping on an air mattress in the living room. Can you believe we did this for our dog????? We did put her out in the kennel the other night and she pawed at the gate so daddy brought her in. Spoiled! She is a sweet dog and she was such a good mama to her pups, it is hard to deny her. We are going to have to come up with a new plan soon. She has come to the two month mark and now we are supposed to exercise her 10 to 15 minutes a day. She has a way to go to be her normal self but she is progressing.

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The cat, the cat stands in the hall and yowls. She actually sometimes sounds like she says hello, mama, I love you, and now. Other times she is just crying a tune and for what reason I don't know. She will have food, water, and a clean box. Sometimes it is just attention but other times it is like she is letting you know she is going to take a nap, or she just got up. It is silly some days and irritating others. I know that the attitude I have affects which it is but my goodness; life with an older cat is just really interesting. One day she wants her blanket and sleeps on it, the next she is offended if you try to put the blanket on the spot she is about to sleep. She is crying right now, just a normal meow ow ow row. Thank the Lord!

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It is amazing how little snow we have when so much snow fell through the mid Atlantic region and even parts of the south have had snow. It has been cold, we had some frigid temps and winds. Although, today is not too bad it is about 30 degrees.

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I hope y'all have a great day. Hope there are good commercials.

Dogs and cats like Christmas

Boo likes the new pillow and the Meerkat Dolly and Georgie are enjoying the new pillow

Georgie exhausted from Christmas celebration on her new pillow

Festus and his chew

The videos did not want to transfer of them opening their gifts. Boo enthusiastically opened his gift, the whole clan stuck their noses on the gift of dog biscuits and Pitter as always was glad to see Christmas gifts.

Christmas

The holidays are behind us but I have been remiss in blogging so here are some photos of Christmas.

Hayden with her Elmo Hands Hayden loves her rocking horse!

Grandpa opening his gifts. Mom (Peg) helps him out.

Mom (Carol) opens her digital photo frame.

Todd, Michael, and Tom hanging out down stairs. Georgie had to come because of her surgery so she is hanging with dad.

Oh Christmas Tree.

Sandy serving snacks, Jack supervises.

Big Grampy looks like he has a lighted hat on his head.

Dad and Sandy had some things stolen from their shed recently. Apparently there was a rash of these thefts. Insurance is taking care of it and we are thankful no one entered their home and they were not harmed.

Merry Christmas

Well, here it is Christmas Eve. I am a little blue this morning thinking about my Grandma Dreffs. We always went to Grandma's Christmas eve. It is difficult to not be a little sad that those days are only memories now. I can picture the house, the tree with all those gifts beneath, Dad, Mom, Rob, Mark, Aunt Bernice, Uncle Ron, Aunt Doreen, and Uncle Lew. The food, enough to feed and army, had a family in need come to the door we could have fed them and still had leftovers. The carols would play and we would eat, drink, and be merry. Grandma was all about the love, the food, and the gifts for the kids. If we were happy she was happy. I miss her an awful lot. In thinking of Christmas at her home, I am also missing the rest of my family. My dad who passed almost 17 years ago, my brothers who are with their families and their wives families for Christmas, and my mom who is enjoying time with the three grandkids, Rob & Narci. Oh, I am happy that they are with their families and it is the natural order of things......but holidays all together are superlative.

I know tomorrow we will be with Todd's family enjoying the holidays. There will be food, gifts, laughter, and family. We will miss his brother's family as they live in another state. Like my brother they were home in the summer for a visit.


And we know the truth as wonderful as it is to all be together for the holidays, somehow there seems to always be a little bickering or someone goes too far with teasing. The kids get crabby as the adults take way to long to allow them to open their gifts. One kid decides to touch anothers toy and the wailing begins. That is the reality but who would trade that for all the world. Even with bruised feelings, crying children, and the tension and mayhem that sometimes rules a family gathering we tend to remember the best parts of the holidays and one another in the years to come. We know how fortunate we are to have loved ones to spend the holidays, some people are not as fortunate.

So as I sit here feeling a little melancholy, well my Grandma is not here to do it, I have to smile that I am blessed to have family. We will be with Todd's family tomorrow (please nasty weather hold off). We will be with my family for New Years Day. I pray this next year brings favor and blessings galore.

I think we also must say a prayer for all those who are lonely and without close family and friends to celebrate. Some of these people have outlived their friends and family, others are homeless, and still others have family who does not take the time to see them. We pray they have peace this holiday, that someone takes a moment to show them a kindness, and that they have food for their bellies and a pillow for their head. We pray for those who have fallen on hard times especially with children. That they will have a service organization or a neighbor bring them food and toys, and that the New Year brings them a new job. To all those men and women serving their country in far off lands, we pray for peace, we pray for your safety, and we pray for your family back home.

To all of you may " The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you , and give you peace." (Num 6:24-26)
In Jesus' Name we pray.

God Bless and Merry Christmas!!