Well Saturday was a busy fun filled day with the morning being full of the smells of cookie making and baking with all 7 grands, Bobby and Amy. Tyler and Katie were the only ones not in attendance as they has other commitments and I'm sure they didn't miss the candy balls, sprinkles and confections not being under foot as the kiddos decorated tons of cookies. They ate as many as they decorated and all were on a sugar high so much so Bobby and I took the boys all to the Rec to play on the playground which was under shade for an hour or so after they lost interest. The girls all stayed behind with Nancy and Amy to continue with the decoration and more cookie making.
I started the day with my usual 6'ish rollout to a cup of tea while I did my morning routines that start with the posting of this ramble and then some quiet moments to give thanks and lift up several for healing to my Creator and Lord. All seem well as we got a surprise by one lady we had been praying for for over a year as she was at one time in hospice but she was at our life group party last evening. Praise God and while she is out and about she is still battling stomach cancer but on the mend. I grilled dogs for everyone along with dips, chips etc for lunch and then everyone left around 2'ish and we put the house back in order.
I vacuumed up tons of decorations which were everywhere especially those little round balls, washed pans and put away toys. Everyone ate good and had a good time and played hard and once again the cousins all played well together. Eliza is like a little mother to the twins whereas the bigger kids play well together or now look at their devices separately but she is like a mother hen to the boys. It's so funny. I sat and rested watching a little football after cleaning the house and then we got ready to head out to our life group party at the Nymark's huge beautiful house. There must have been close to 40 folks who all brought something to share and the food was absolutely delicious and so plentiful. Nancy brought a pot of Zuppa which was the hit as everyone wanted the recipe. The lasagna made by a bachelor was one of the best every as his son is a chef in St.Pete.
Afterwards we played the dirty Santa where you can steal from someone upon giving up your gift. It was a hoot and there were lots of really nice gifts with lots of gift cards to various businesses. We donated our gifts to one of two needy families we were sponsoring as a group. Several hundred dollars were raised for these two families who were single moms with three children to help make their Christmas. We even took communion after the gift exchange and then called it a night. We were back home before 9.
Today Sunday is worship in the morning then attending a Christmas program at another church which always has a big production and then out to dinner with 3 other couples at an upscale eatery before calling it a night. Should be a fun day once again, LATER
