20th Anniversary

Today is our 20th wedding anniversary! Unfortunately, we're spending it apart because Margaret is helping take care of her dad in Alabama while he's recovering from bypass surgery. This afternoon, our friend Denise surprised me with a fruit basket that she made. (I think Margaret had something to do with this.) And, yes, I said that Denise made this - she did not buy it. I think it looks and tastes great!

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The Weak Week after Thanksgiving

So, after our wonderful Thanksgiving, Margaret and I both developed bronchitis. She was coughing and not feeling well Monday morning. I followed a couple of days behind her. We went to the doctor Thursday and were diagnosed with bronchitis. I guess that's good news, because its not strep or the flu. The good thing is that Margaret and I are starting to feel better. The bad thing is that Miranda woke up this morning (Sunday) coughing. So far Jeremy hasn't started coughing. But, we have to watch him closely because he develops pneumonia so easily. Anyway, I'm (Alan) staying home with Miranda this morning since I'm still a couple of days behind Margaret in recovering, while Margaret and Jeremy meet with our church this morning.

More good news: Miranda and her friend Lindsay participated in another Craft Sale this weekend. The craft sale was Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon. Again they made and sold pot holders and greeting cards. They sold 24 (all but one) of their pot holders and 82 greeting cards. They were very excited about selling so many of their crafts. Unfortunately, we don't have pictures this time.

Even more good news: We finally started decorating our house for Christmas last night. If you know Margaret, you know that this is probably the latest in the year that we have ever gone without decorating for Christmas. Even last year, when she was recuperating from ankle surgery, we decorated earlier than this - of course, my father was here to help decorate last year. But, since we have both been sick, we have not been able to decorate. So, like I said, we started last night. Believe it or not, I gave in and bought icicle lights this year. I'm not sure what came over me. But, I'm sure they'll look great. We'll post pictures once we've finished decorating.

This coming week is going to be a busy week for us. Actually, the next few weeks will be busy. We have friends coming over. We're going carolling a few times. We're going to Christmas parties. So, just like everyone else, this will be a busy time. We'll try to at least post pictures of the carolling - which is always alot of fun.

Young Entrepreneurs Craft Sale - October 2007

Last Saturday, Miranda and her friend, Lindsay, took part in a Young Entrepreneurs Craft Sale at a local bookstore. They made pot holders and greeting cards to sell. The girls did almost all of the work themselves, with only a little help from their mothers. Also, the girls had to run their craft table at the sale by themselves. They had a great time and raised some money for some friends who are going to Thailand in January.

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Jack O'Lantern

Our friend Kate described their fun carving pumpkins this weekend with some friends. Not to be outdone, we went to the "pumpkin patch" this afternoon to pick out our own pumpkin. Miranda decided that she wanted to design the face, clean out the pumpkin, and carve it herself. She did most of the work, though I helped a little with the design and the carving. I think the Jack O'Lantern turned out great, and we're proud of Miranda for working so hard on it. Enjoy the pictures!

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Saturday Ups and Downs

Good news! It has been raining here for the last few days! We need rain very badly, so we are very grateful to God for this rain. I think this area is currently in a rain deficit of almost 20 inches. As the weatherman - I mean, meteorologist - said, the rain from the last few days didn't erase the deficit - as if we wanted 20 inches of rain in 3 days - but, the rain we got was definitely needed!

Bad news! Because of the rain, Jeremy's last football game was cancelled. He had a great time playing football. Jeremy has wanted to play football for as long as we can remember. He listened to the coaches and learned alot. He played both offense and defense, started every game he played, and is looking forward to playing again next year. We have a team party next week.

Good news! Miranda and her friend Lindsay took part in a young entrepreneurs craft sale this morning. They made some pot holders and greeting cards and sold them at the craft sale. They are using all of their proceeds to help some friends go on a mission trip to Thailand. I hope to post some pictures from the craft sale later.