This first day of the new year, 2009, was spent taking down the Christmas decorations, boxing them & returning them to the barn; then a quick trip to daughter's house to bring Hank home for the night.We had a family dinner (minus daughter & son-in-law) of roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots, broccoli salad, rolls, black eyed peas, banana pudding, pumpkin pie and gooey cookie bars. And would you believe my mom made it all except the peas, rolls & bars??? And she brought it all over to my house so we could feast like the piggies we have become, and play with Hank. Oh, and watch some football!
We had a great time. Ate too much, enjoyed the company of all and was (internally) reminded of what a wonderful life we have. So much of what we take for granted is actually blessings given. Blessings and miracles that we tend to look over and past. The economy may be faltering, prices may be rising, the future may seem uncertain, but if we have the love and support of such a marvelous family, we can perservere through it all. Ups & downs, good & bad, certain & uncertain, joy & pain. God has blessed and I accept His blessings without question and with a grateful heart.
Hope your new year is off to a good start.
I'll try to get off the philosophical soapbox--it just seems this time of year rips the fog off my brain and I understand so much more clearly!
Back to the kitchen on January 12---that should take this emotional state away!! ha ha ha
Good night all---
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That's a great pic! Thanks for the great time. It's always so fun in Collinsville :)
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