When we set up the sprinkler Saturday night (previous post) we realized that because the next day was Sunday, the children would not have a chance to play in the ice. So, Monday night we set up the sprinkler again.
This time we set the sprinkler in the ground at an angle to make it spray higher up in the trees. It was pretty, but it did bring down a few branches. (Guess it made trimming the trees a little less work!) :)

Taken out our bedroom window early morning....see the frost still on the ground....

The kids were out there first thing in the morning....and it was already starting to melt. I guess the sun was feeling rather warm that day! :)

Wanna swing??




Loved the curved icicles! :) I guess as the limb got heavier, and dropped lower to the ground, it changed the direction of the icicles! :)

The pretty grass...

A picture after the morning frost disappeared!


Winter in Florida.....I'm hoping it's officially over! :) I think tomorrow night is our last COLD night for the next 10 days.....60's sounds wonderful!

We were very blessed to have my parents come for a visit this past weekend. It had been 4 years since they were last down and 9 months since we had actually seen them last. They left their home in PA Wednesday afternoon, the 6th and got here around 9:30 Thursday morning.
Mom was hoping they would get a chance to go to the beach while they were down, but the forecast was showing continued cold, like we had been having (hi's in the 40's and 50's, lows in the 20's) Well, Thursday when they got here, the weather was actually not bad. It almost felt warm in the sun, so we decided this would probably be our best day to go.
And it was! I am so glad we went. It wasn't windy down at the water like usual, just a gentle breeze. We didn't even wear jackets. Mom wore her sweater and said she was getting too warm till we were done.

Dad and the children walking down the path to the beach.....

Searching for nice shells, drift wood or sand dollars....


My parents :) So glad we got to be together again!!

The pretty wind blown sand...

Heading back...we probably walked about a mile or so...not really sure.

The sky and the water were so brilliant and blue!

Danny & Tamara carrying their treasures back to the car.

Dad found an old pair of sunglasses that had barnacles growing all over them! Wonder how long ago someone lost them? :)

Tamara found a sea urchin...


And Dad found this "sea sponge??" full of tiny shells. He also got some nice pieces of driftwood.

Till next time~ :)

That evening, Dan had a meeting to go to, so the kids and I taught Dad & Mom how to play Bunco, one of the new games we got for Christmas.

Danny patiently waiting his turn...

Friday, Dan had to go to work, like normal, and we did some work around the house. Mom brought all kinds of yummy food and treats along. Here she was making some blueberry cream cheese pies for supper! :)

We got Dad to do some odds and ends jobs. He put new weather stripping around our front door. It is so nice not to see daylight or feel cold air blowing through there anymore!

He also diagnosed and fixed my leaky faucet in the kitchen. Whenever I would turn it on, water would run out everywhere! Now it works so smoothly and my faucet area stays dry!! :)

Mom made chicken burritos for supper. We had to get out the Tabasco sauce in remembrance of an event back in 1996 about this time! :)
Our good friends, the Riehls got married in Feb. '96 and Dad's and us and the Riehls went out for supper after rehearsal the night before their wedding. I don't remember what all happened, but something got said about Tabasco sauce and hot lips and Conrad never let my Mom forget about that! So this picture is especially for Conrad!! :) Ok, so maybe it was staged! ;)

After supper, we gave Mom and Dad their Christmas gifts from us. I gave Mom a candle, dish rag and a tablet. But they were laughing at Dad's gift. I wrapped it very odd, because Dad has a habit of figuring out what his gifts are! As soon as he saw the bottom, he knew he was getting a cane! :)

A fitting cane for my carpentar Dad!! And if he holds it straight out, it looks like a gun!! Perfect for the hunter in him! :) I'm just glad he doesn't need it yet!

Saturday we stayed home and played games and visited....just had a nice relaxing day! :)
In the evening, we decided to take advantage of the cold temperatures, by setting up the sprinkler over night....this was the scene the next morning. :)

Not so kid friendly, huh?? :)

Sunday, after a wonderful service, a yummy fellowship dinner, a challenging video and singing at the nursing home, we came home and......

....played more games!! :) A little Rook, a little Apples to Apples and a little Hand & Foot!



Monday morning came all to fast!
Dad and Mom got up early and we got to visit over coffee for awhile, then it was time for Dad to pack the truck.....the frosty truck!

Brrr!! Wish it had been warmer while they were here, but we still had lots of fun!

They were packed and ready to spend the next few days with my sister in GA!

~Till next time~

Come back soon!! :)

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New Years Day evening we got together with our friends, the Pickron's and the Peyton's. The Pickron's and us have been going through a DVD series, The Truth Project together. So after a supper of burgers and dogs, we watched the 6th DVD. I highly recommend this DVD series to anyone! Very thought provoking!!
The boys had fun playing a video game.......

Dan- "The Cat Whisperer" :) It was so funny, both the cats found a comfy place to sleep while we were watching the film...on Dan's legs! :)
January 2- Tamara's 9th birthday. Her and Danny had a slumber party on the living room floor the night before and were up bright and early. Once we all got up and dressed it was time for gifts....

A new doll house.....

and a few accessories! :)

Time to play the day away!! :)

We spent the afternoon in Panama City and had supper at IHOP! Also watched "Where the Wild Things Are" in the dollar theater in the mall! :)

The *boyz*

The *galz*
Tamara got a free Sundae! :)

We didn't spend alot of time shopping, because Danny started feeling bad....had a sore throat and was really tired. He went out in the van to sleep while we finished up our supper and he slept the whole time Tamara and I were in Target. He woke up and felt a little better so we all went into Walmart. I was thrilled to find Tamara a new fleece lined jacket for only $5!! :O I love that kind of shopping! :) Got home early enough to all get a good nights sleep!
I still stayed home from church with Danny. He was feeling pretty bad first thing, but as the day went on, he started feeling better. Then late afternoon, he started complaining that his throat was hurting more. We all stayed home from church tonight. Tamara has got the sniffles, too!

Hope we are all feeling better soon! This week is very exciting for me! My Dad and Mom are coming for a few days!!!! :) It's been 9 months since I saw them and 4 years since they were down here! But it's going to be C.O.L.D.!! :P

Goodnight~

~~NEW YEARS EVE 2009~~

Our church family and some friends gathered at Rocky & Heidi Weaver's house for a New Years Eve supper~


Amy Yoder getting the tray of crackers and cheesballs ready. YUM!


The guys grilling burgers and hot dogs...

Rocky giving instructions for the scavenger hunt. Each team had to record their finds with a digital camera. They had lots of fun!!

A brilliant sunset....

Time to eat!!

Collin sporting his first hair cut! Aww!! <3

The young guys visiting outside....

Kids table~

Sean found himself a "table" his size! :)

After dark, it was time for a hay ride!

Some sweet young ladies, Beth Drawbond, Amy (Drawbond) Yoder, Molly Lewis holding her brother Nehemiah, and Susan Drawbond. :)

The kids had lots of fun rolling down the hill in front of Rocky's house! They got the brainy idea to hold onto each other feet and all roll down together. That worked for a few rolls, then the started hitting into each other! :)

Luke, you better get out of the way!! :)

Collision!!

The "Blue Moon"~ this was the first time since 1990 that the "blue moon" happened on December 31. And the next time will be in 2028! :) My kids figured out they will be 27 and 30!! :O Talk about making me feel old! Danny said, "You'll probably be a Grandma by then!" LOL!!

Carmen Miller and Ayla Yoder jumping by the light of the moon! :)

Some of the guys swapping stories! (Rocky, Paul, Eric and Dan)

Collin Miller....bundled up! :)

After most everyone had left, the youth that were still there played games with the kids. Here they were playing swat. The kids had so much fun!! And they were wore out! :)

Toby sharing a cup of joe with the adults! :)

After we left the Weaver's we went to Tony and Dana Lewis' to "bring in the New Year". Had a good time visiting and hearing Danny Hunter tell stories!! :)
Happy 2010 to you all!! Be blessed!!