The Grinch

Date of occurrence:
December 12, 2024.

Our youngest daughter is telling us about Lily’s drawing.

She shows us the creation.

Lily drew the grinch and colored him in.

That is really good.

We are impressed.

It is a true work of art!

Totalled

Date of occurrence:
December 9, 2024.

The weather is bad. It’s raining hard

.Kc is on the road. He has to slow down.

His vehicle aquaplanes and…

His van slams into the concrete road barrier.

It is totalled. Kc is without transportation.

He has to move back in with his mom, take the bus to school, and depend on his mother to take him to trade school, work, and wherever else he needs to go.

On top of that, he broke his glasses and can’t find his spare ones.

Poor guy. When it rains, it pours!

Heavenly Delight

Date of occurrence:
December 8, 2024.

Kc is doing some grocery shopping.

He comes across these drinks.

He know how much I love chocolate.

Of course, he can’t resist.

He has to send me a picture of all the available choices.

Wow, I had no clue those existed!

For a chocoholic like me, this is mighty tempting.

Wow, this is coffee heaven. Or is it chocolate heaven?

Eh, who cares. Yum!

Mandatory Parade

Date of occurrence:
December 7, 2024.

Kc had to run an errand which was quite some ways away. After two hours he is almost home when he calls.

Kc:”I wish someone told me there was a Christmas parade today. I am stuck!”

He sure is. He is boxed in and has to wait until the parade is over and the police reopens the roads.

Sorry, bud. You might as well enjoy it.

Watching the parade is mandatory any way! lol.

Jolly

Date of occurrence:
December 7, 2024.

Lily is messaging Opa. Opa asks her what she will be doing today. She says they will go outside for a bit and after that she doesn’t know what they are going to do.

Opa tells her he likes watching Christmas movies. He also says that aunt A. LOVES Christmas movies.

Lily:"That is why she is so jolly!"

Opa:”And what about me? I am jolly too, right?”

Lily:"That’s where she gets her jolly, is from you."

Opa:"And where do you get your jolly from?"

Lily:"My family, and you, and Oma."

If we weren’t jolly yet, we would be now! Grin.

Good Find

Date of occurrence:
December 3, 2024.

Opa once told Kc how Opa’s grandfather used the word ‘whatchamacallit’ when he couldn’t immediately find the correct name for something.

Kc remembered it.

He sends me this picture today.

He saw it in the gas station.

We both think that’s funny.

He didn’t buy and try. Nevertheless…

Good find, bud!

I Am Bored

Date of occurrence:
December 1, 2024.

Lily calls.

She is bored.

She doesn’t have much new to tell.

That is okay by me.

I don’t mind un-boring her.

She can call us anytime!

Christmas Lights

Date of occurrence:
November 30, 2024.

After leaving here in the afternoon, aunt A. takes Emma and Leo for a small hike and, as soon as it is dark, to see the Christmas lights.

Sophia and Londyn are spending the night somewhere else, Kc is working, and I am not sure why Bella and Lily aren’t going.

Leo, Emma, and aunt A. truly enjoy the display of lights dancing to the music. Then it is time to go back to their mom.

Leo and Emma will be leaving again tomorrow, but we learn we will see them at Christmas.

That’s great. We are looking forward to it!

Helping Hands

Date of occurrence:
November 29, 2024.

Leo and Emma are spending the day and night with us. Kc brings them over and plans on staying until he has to go to work at 4 pm. The rest of the family will not be here. They are sick. 

Kc is called away early, unfortunately. I still have several extra pair of hands to set up the Christmas tree and put out the decorations. 

Aunt A. is participating as well and in no time our house is ready for Christmas. The fridge is raided and emptied of leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner and we are having fun playing games with the kids.

We had a great time.

Thanks guys. For the visit and the helping hands!

Thanks, Bud!

Date of occurrence:
November 28, 2024.

Leo is playing chess with Opa.

He looses a couple of times, but eventually is able to win.

Opa:”Well, thanks buddy. You made me drop in ranking. Thanks very much bud!”

Leo:”You are welcome. How does THAT feel, buddy?”

Opa’s answer? A loud and heartfelt HAHAHAHA! lol.