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All day, Richard and I have been reminding each other to call Zachary.  Of course we spent the day away from the phone, moving buildings...to Coos Bay, then from Myrtle Point to the other side of North Bend.  We got home about 4:45 and Richard went to work picking up trash ( Sarah had FUN while we were gone) and I started dinner and supervised homework.  Richard arrived inside just in time for dinner and after dinner....  well we remembered about 9:30 that we were going to call. 
Sorry Zachary.  We love you and we WILL call this weekend so you can tell us all about your big day. 
Love and Kisses, Grandma

I don't know what the temp is this morning, but there was ice on my bathroom window.
Yesterday morning, we woke up to a cold bed, colder room and no electricity (it went off between 3-4am.)  I got up to get another comforter and Richard went out to start the fire about 5:45.  Violet got up and wanted to go outside to play in the snow - this is the kid I have to drag out of bed at 7am on school days.  About 8, Richard took the truck over to pick up Ed so he could share a warm breakfast and a warm house until the power came on just before 9.  I feel sorry for those in NE who have been without power for 2 weeks and may have another 3 wks. to go. 
After breakfast, Violet went out to play and was later jioned by Richard to build a 5' snowman.  Other than a couple short visits for dry clothes and warm food, Violet spent most of the day outside.  There's not school again today since the temp. went down and now the snow is frozen - got to go - Richard made himself an appointment in Coos Bay today to get his eyes checked.  We need to allow lots of time for slick roads. 
Love and hugs

OK, I'm typing this on Word and HOPE I can transfer it to the blog without loosing it somewhere in computer space.

Today is the first time I've read blogs since sometime before Christmas.  I was busy!  Or Richard had the computer tied up when I wasn't.  Anyway, I'll try to remember all the topics I found important.

 

1. HeatherDawn - To cut down on the stress, and lack of Holiday Spirit, I know a home that is full of love and that could do with a few more people next year.  All you have to do is be here - I'll decorate, cook, etc. I'll even bake you fresh bread (everyday if you'll be here to eat it.) 

As far as the Santa gifts - Violet came to us believing in Santa (not because your brother wanted it) and I agreed to carry on, but limited his gifts to what would fit in a stocking on Christmas Eve.  Everything else has a "to and from" sticker.  Violet has been fine with it, although she has become a little doubtful this year.

 

Did I miss something or did you say how Lost is doing?

 

2. Everyone else - keep your opinions on children to yourself!  We are still hopeful for at least one more grandchild.  Though I would settle for seeing more of the ones we have.  Violet seems more like our child than our grandchild, we can't spoil her like we can the other grandchildren, at least she doesn't think so.  On the 1^st, I told her that she was old enough to start rinsing her dishes and putting them in the dishwasher.  By the time she helped clear the table last night (Jan. 2^nd), she asked, "Is this going to be one of my jobs from now on?!?"

 

Well, again I got cut off before I had a chance to finish this - can't remember now if there were any other issues to address, so I'll just say -

Have a Happy and Blessed New Year.