Well the first day of this new year started out with warm temps and the a/c on but as the day wore on the weather changed to less humidity and cooler air which allowed us to have the windows open until late evening when the girls started to get chilled and we shut them until Nancy had a hot flash and we reopened a couple around the table while playing a family game. after eating. Its supposed to get really cold here according to some forecasters and there is a possibility of a freeze, yikes which would be a first in many decades. I remember one year the tomato's the size of baseballs froze solid overnight.
I started the day with my usual routines of being up around 6'ish doing some quiet time to honor my lord, Jesus, give thanks for another day and to lift up several by name for comfort and healing, all seem to be holding with this post. I headed out around mid morning to work outside in the gardens until lunch time, hoeing and hand watering. I finished up the leftover soup for lunch then settled into the first bowl game of the day and it really turned out better than I expected with it going into overtime and the second game was a blow out and we only watched a quarter or so as it was time for supper which is our usual fare of sauerkraut and pork, hot dogs and kielbasa as well as mashed tatters which Bobby made and brought in a crock pot, plus a garden salad and crusty bread all which was very delicious. Amy made brownies and a cheesecake which were also very delicious. Lots of fruit of the vine flowed as well among us guys.
Afterwards we played a game that everyone could play including the twins but only Huck wanted to play while Ryder watched TV. The game is a hoot and called "Herd Mentality". Eliza loves this game and its one where all of the grands enjoyed it and had lots of laughs. It was going on 8, so Bobby gave the twins a shower and got them in their PJ's as they would be asleep by the time they got home. Everyone left soon afterwards and we put the house back in order and get ready to start another year hopefully of good health. While we were playing the game Melissa from across the street brought over a couple slices of Andrews birthday cake which was a delicious red cake with such great tasting icing. We were all playing the game and being raucous no doubt as we had the windows open when Ryder came to the table bearing a plate of cake and we wondered where did he get that and she was at the door, so funny no doubt as she greeted us warmly from the door as we were being that loud. She and Andrew often have family over and today was his 30th birthday which I'm sure they had a big group over for that occasion. They are such sweet neighbors and I share my garden with them and they share usually fresh caught fish with us.
On another note our dear sweet friends Jake and Katelyn in the mountains had their baby after being induced that was rather small at 6 pounds for them as they both are full size, but they didn't give out the gender yet as they wanted to tell their other two kids first. Sure hope all is well with both mom and baby.
It wasn't long after everyone headed out until I hit the shower and then so TV time before lights out for me at 10'ish, LATER Here's wishing the best for ALL for this new year.
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