Winter Wonderland

Last night.

This morning.

The Animas River this morning.

My view.

Snow is accumulating and it is wet and the roads are slushy. There were also about 10 geese flying over the river but I didn’t get a close up in time. They flew right over Manley and I, maybe about 30 feet above us. You could hear the beating of their wings as they ascended. It was a thrill on this Sunday morning.

Hope everyone is ready for Christmas. I’ve gotten my part done. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to everyone.

I keep forgetting to mention that I had a birthday a couple of weeks ago. I received some gifts from my family while in Wisconsin. From mom and Ray I got a Packers tshirt with Aaron Rodgers on it, from Joyce and Jill (Tim, actually) I got part of my flight paid to Wisconsin, some candles from Jill and last but certainly not least, Jacque made Kisa a small quilt for on top of her bed pillow, made Manley a lap quilt (for when he is on my lap in the recliner or on the bed) with his name stitched into it, all made out of the same material that my gorgeous quilt is made out of--the greens/golds/blacks. I also received a couple of birthday cards and LOTS of birthday wishes from my coworkers along with a birthday bagel from my boss. If I forgot anything, please let me know!!! And thank you all for making my day special!!!

I Made My Mom Cry

 

This is my mom’s reaction as all 4, yes I said 4, of her daughters came out of Jill’s bedroom singing “Happy Birthday” to her--with me being last in line (with a big red bow on), and popping out from behind Jill and saying SURPIRSE!!!

Joyce, Jacque, Mom, Julie, Jill

Conlan, Trent, Mom and Jasmine

Michelle, Matt, Mom, Jen

She had NO idea that I was flying up to Wausau, Wi to see her on November 27th as her birthday present from Joyce, Jill and myself.  I even called her Thanksgiving morning on my way to the airport.  When she asked what I was doing that day, I said probably just reading and maybe watching some football.  I left out the part about traveling to Wisconsin!!  She even said she wished I was there.  I said “I know”.     As our family celebrated on Saturday, we 4 girls had to wait for 1+ days and think of the best way to give her her 80th birthday present---me!!  Do you know how hard it is for our family to keep a secret??  Well, we pulled it off. 

I guess I was a big hit!!  :)  At Jill’s house were Joyce, who was moving from Alaska to Maryland, and her daughter Jen and her son Trent, Jacque from Madison, and her son Matt and his 2 children, Jill and Tim, and Jill’s daughter Michelle and her friend, Jared, and of course, my mom and Ray. 

We had a great day with lots of food and talk and laughing and fun.  One of my bestest Thanksgivings!!!  Thanks to my sister Joyce and to Tim (Jill’s significant other) I was able to afford the airfare and spend time with my family. 

Manley stayed at my friend Deb’s house and got spoiled rotten while Kisa stayed home alone with my landlady checking in on her. 

Since then I have learned that I will have more responsibilities at my job.  Working World is moving out of New Country and into another office down the road (even closer to my place) and selling used cars.  Our clientele have less than perfect credit and Charlett and I will be moving before Christmas if all the details get ironed out.  Nickie is staying as the Toyota Sales Manager and we do not yet know who our manager will be.  But, I will have an opportunity to make more money.  So, more training and more opportunity to show my sales potential. 

Manley is getting over a bladder infection .  He is feeling pretty good today.  The antibiotics are helping. 

Friday night the ‘administration staff’ had a party at the owner’s residence.   Margaritas, beer, mexican food and even presents!!  Lots of fun was had by all.  Then next Saturday is New Country’s Christmas Party.  It will be pot luck, with a dj and over 110 people in the showroom. 

Hope y’all had a good weekend.  Go Packers!!  Another win!!!