Christmas 2023

Out tree with some of our gifts.  Most of the gifts are in guest room.  We needed room to walk. Especially when you buy gifts are 20 immediate family members.

This is Clifford’s ornament.  Can’t wait to buy ornaments for each child of their current favorite.

My gift's from Mr. C

Some of the gifts from kids.  One of the Amazon gift cards for $100 is from Mr. C  I was so blessed this year.  Loved all my gifts.   There have been years I only got a few gifts and some I was blessed beyond measure.  I am always grateful just to spend time with my love ones.  I will always remember the reason we celebrate Christmas. 

 

Blake and Jessica’s children.

Brooks and Hattie

Brooks

Hattie

Logan, Brooks, Hattie

Love all the photo’s Jessica has taken of the kiddo’s.  These babies are so photogenic.  I normally will save photos off of Facebook and print them.  I have a family wall where I will hang them. 

Christmas is such a magical holiday. 

 

Chickasha Festival of Lights

Michelle called and asked if I wanted to go see the lights in Chickasha.  Yes! Yes! I was so excited to go with the grandchildren and Michelle.  I haven’t been to the lights in several years.  This year will be the first that I have actually walked thru the lights.  

Seeing the lights reflect off the water was so beautiful. Am glad my camera picked up the reflection as well as it did.  People from everywhere come to see these lights.

Baby Max and I.  He is my youngest grandson. 

Had to take a photo on the bridge with all the lights.  I felt like the bridge area was enchanted with all the fairy lights. The workers didn’t give us much time to take any pictures. 

Wesley and Angel.

The photo of Michelle and kids.  Didn’t turn out the best.  Am glad I snapped it anyways. So glad Michelle thought about me and invited me along.  Making memories with my grandchildren is very important to me. 

 

Journal pages

I enjoy writing in journals. My favorite book is composition notebook.  I normally glue 2 or 3 pages together to give the page more stability.  

My pages are normally simple. At least I am making progress in writing something everyday. 

 

Hattie turns 1

Hattie’s 1st birthday party.

Jessica trying to get Hattie to eat her cake.  

Lots of great food.  

Grannie with Brooks.  The party turned out really well.  Lots of laughter and fun.  Was nice to see everyone.   

 

Girl’s Day out

Cherrie and I had a much needed girls day out.  We went shopping and ate.  As always I spent way too much money.  But am trying to get Christmas gifts bought. 

Who can resist a margarita?   It’s my favorite drink to order in a restaurant. The chances of them messing it up is close to impossible.

Cherrie had a decent outing as well.  Sure glad we take time to go out for outings.  Sometimes we wait many months before we make a date. 

Texas Roadhouse is always so yummy.  Although I think we were more excited about the adult beverages. 

 

Food Truck Championship in Chickasha Oklahoma

I knew I wanted to go to Chickasha Oklahoma this morning, as they were having their Food Truck championship event.  The winner takes home $10,000!  My favorite food truck this year has been The Wandering Pig, so I knew I would be going to vote for them. 

Viridian is my favorite local coffee shop. Which means I must pay them a visit to get my mocha frappe. 

This sweet treat sure hit the spot as it was unusually warm today.

Hands down street tacos will always be a comfort food for me.

I think I parked at the east end of the event.  Looking to the west I do believe I am going to be walking against the flow of people.  It’s early and people are still arriving to get their fill of great food truck food. 

They only sign up 30 food trucks.  I like how they make sure to have a variety of food trucks.