Christmas Eve Eve

After our afternoon of family time, this year we decided to do something different, rather than attend my parents Williams church, we attended our church in Ames for the Christmas Eve program. I really wanted to go knowing it was Pastor Paul’s last sermon. I knew it meant missing the hometown local church tradition, but my parents were game for going too. I had hoped Wade and Carina would go too, but “things” always get in the way. We dressed up, took some photos, and headed to Ames arriving on time. Knowing it was the only service for the weekend, I thought it might be crowded, Mark thought so many people would be traveling and out of town. I was right on this one and it was packed. Not a seat left, literally Mark, Jayden, and I sat on a cement step, along with lots of others. It was a great service, lots of songs from the band and Pastor Paul’s wife with candles lining the stage. Pastor Paul gave a good sermon as always. Then we pondered whether to head home or eat. We found a Chinese buffet open and ate before heading home. Back at home the kids were full of excitement, the car was full of new toys from earlier in the day they wanted to get out and play. They had presents under the tree for tomorrow, and the excitement of Santa coming tonight was so thrilling. Jake couldn’t fall asleep for a long time. Luke was in the biggest hurry ever, he wanted to get his pajamas on and brush his teeth as fast as he could so Santa could get here. That child was in bed and asleep in no time.

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Volleyball

Jake went with Karen after school and to the field. My mom, Luke and I went to Jayden’s Volleyball game in Coon Rapids. They played 4 games all losses. They were not having a good serving night and that really hurt them. Still enjoy watching them learn.

Treasures

In the morning we took 3 of our 4 cats to the vet for shots. The 4 th cat decided to wander this morning missing his appointment. On our way out, we passed a rummage sale and stopped. We got some major treasures for next to nothing. The church ladies were so fascinated with Jacob's interest in old radios and televisions. They just adored him and marked the prices way down and gave him some for free. We loaded up on kids books, got some board games, and a few other treasures. Jake ended up with a mini television , an old radio and Polaroid camera. After lunch the boys went straight to the field. My friend Carolyn and her daughter Tabby came to ride horses. What started out to be a chilly day 45, turned out nice and sunny. We had coats on, but it was a great day to ride. We rode through our hay patch and along the waterway near the highway. It was a great way to spend the afternoon.

Dayton Fun Show

It has been cold and windy for the past week, highs of 45. Today the sun was shinning and it got up to 60. There was one final horse show for the season at the Dayton arena. We took Jayden and Jacob while Luke went with Grammer and Po and was supposed to come later. It was a fun show geared for practice and the kids. Jake did really well on Winnie, he rode in walk and trot, barrels, and poles. He did some loping. Jayden did pleasure, milk can, barrels, poles, and a jumping event. Her horse Tex really jumps high for the jump event. Down in the arena, there was'nt any wind and the sun came out. It made for a nice day.

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