Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Hertzler Doings-Dec. 28-Jan3, 2009-2010

Mon.-Wash. Wash. Wash. Got groceries in Appomattox and saved alot with the 10% discount and with Michael's discount. Went to Lori's to pick up rabbit and frogs. Made sweet and sour bear/venison meatballs and rice for supper. Found out that J's rash is shingles! To bed early.

Tues.-Made pureed fruit smoothies for breakfast and pureed vegetable soup to try to get my system back in shape after eating many big meals this past week. Diane H. called and we talked for over an hour. We reminded each other to spend time with those who will weep at our funeral. Watched 'Night at the Museum #2' and mended 3 of Phil's jeans and one shirt. Made some Christmas napkins from Christmas material someone gave me years ago. Still sluggish and tired.

Wed.-Sewed more Christmas napkins, cleaned house, and made mashed potato soup.

Thurs.-Ran out to Appomattox to give a Weaver's fruit basket to some friends. Stopped at Krogers and Southern States. Judy and Lindsay came with their girlies at noon for lunch. (Mashed potato soup, cheddar biscuits, bacon wrapped shrimp that Susan made, carrot sticks, lemon poppy muffins from Judy, cookies, popcorn, and drinks.) We watched 'Julie and Julia' while the girls entertained themselves with toys and each other. Sammy Jo was fascinated with Emma's belly button. I guess she has never seen her own. Angel barked loudly when 'Julia's husband, Paul, said some bad words. This is my third time watching it and each time Angel thinks we are telling her to 'sic 'em' and she barks and runs off the porch to do just that. Made some fun food to dip tortilla chips in for supper. Alli, Phil, Freeman, Michael, Susan, and I played "Imagine If" until Mike and Suz left for our church's annual youth group lock-in. I can't imagine deliberately staying up all night. They took some Vitamin B and some money for some energy drinks or sodas. Philip went to Liberty's Winter fest. Alli and I made Auntie Anne soft pretzels and Phil and Freeman were kind enough to let us watch 'Julie and Julia'. Every time I see it, I hear more swear words, and I really didn't catch them the first time through. Every time I see it, I want to cook more and blog more. I also gain at least a pound with each showing. Alli has never seen the ball drop so we are trying to stay awake for another hour and 7 min. in order to watch the new year come in with her.

Fri.-Washed clothes. Played Dutch Blitz with Susan. Made some split pea and ham soup with some of the leftover ham Mickey brought today. Thought about New Year's Resolutions. Took a short walk. Freeman and Philip went hunting. Michael slept. Susan couldn't sleep. Phil spread manure. Signed up for Dave Ramsey's class at church. Going to bed early. Thinking alot about the book I'm reading, "Quitting Church".

Sat.-Took down Christmas tree and some other decorations. Kept up manger scene display. Played more 'Dutch Blitz' with Susan. Freeman, Susan, Phil and I went to Grunerts from 3-9. Good times, good food, with good friends and other southern Hertzler family. Philip went hunting with Christi. Michael working at Krogers and homework. Wrote 1400 words in 4 hours.

Sun.-Meaningful church service. Home around 2. Alli and Freeman here. She and I are going to make lasagna for dinner. Susan lounging sleepily on sofa. Phil and I napped and now he is out walking in this cold weather. Philip out in Fville for children's ministry meeting. Michael and Chace here. Other guys will join them this eve. Weather is frigid.

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