December 2018 .... We picked out a live Christmas tree from a tree farm. The tree height just didn't match up to the size. We brought one home and it seemed even smaller in our house. After two weeks the needles were drying and falling out with plenty of watereing, I sent it outside and put up our fake tree. I was a little irritated.
Tim threw a surprise birthday party at Karen and Orrie's house. He specifically told me not to bring a gift, I must have been the only one he told because everyone did. I am glad I brought something too. We don't spend a lot of time with the Anderlik's anymore. Our families seem to have grown apart. It makes me sad. At her party it was our family and the Anderlik relatives. Ferarri's were unable to attend.
We made a visit to see Ila in mid-December. The boys and I took some banana bread and Luke brought his guitar. He played some songs for Ila which she loved. She was thrilled we could be there. She is such a sweet lady.
Our church hosted a community movie night at the Boone movie theater with free popcorn, hot cocoa, cookies, and even had the Elf greet everyone. The movie was of course "Elf".
We had a few winter riding days. Jayden rides all the time, the rest of us not as much. She has even ventured outside the arena a few times for a light ride in the snow. Too cold for me, but great for taking some cool horse photos. Occasionally when we ride, we have a companion ride, Latte loves to be in your lap even if that means while riding a horse. Then there is Bandit, he will do anything to get attention and loves to be petted. He will sit like a parrot on my shoulder. Luke is getting used to Wess with each ride. He just needs hours in the saddle.
Jayden started a new job working at Boulder Tap House in Ames. It is a new sports bar restaurant and she is the hostess. She likes the people she works with and the job isn't too bad, it's the wages that hurt. She works hard in an hour for all of $8. She hopes to train in order to become a waitress and make money in tips. 
Luke likes to attend the 4H rifle discipline classes. He is a great shot and does really well. His target looked better than any other kids. even the older ones. I think his instructor was pretty impressed, I know I was.
Blake and Ali were finally given the ok to move in to their new home. Blake's family farms and he gets to live in one of the landlord's homes. Ali was so excited, going from a very small home to a large 4 bedroom farmhouse was a dream come true for her. Luke, Jake and I went to visit the new house. It is big and roomy, lots of hard wood floors, gorgeous wood trim, and vintage. We are super excited for them too.
Jossie's boyfreind, Zack invited Jake to go along coon hunting. He had a good time and they got a racoon.
The weather after Christmas was all over the place. We didnt have a white Christmas. The temps have been 30, 40, and Thursday it was 50. Then temps dropped and we got snow on Friday and Saturday temps in the teens.
Tim threw a surprise birthday party at Karen and Orrie's house. He specifically told me not to bring a gift, I must have been the only one he told because everyone did. I am glad I brought something too. We don't spend a lot of time with the Anderlik's anymore. Our families seem to have grown apart. It makes me sad. At her party it was our family and the Anderlik relatives. Ferarri's were unable to attend.
We made a visit to see Ila in mid-December. The boys and I took some banana bread and Luke brought his guitar. He played some songs for Ila which she loved. She was thrilled we could be there. She is such a sweet lady.Our church hosted a community movie night at the Boone movie theater with free popcorn, hot cocoa, cookies, and even had the Elf greet everyone. The movie was of course "Elf".
We had a few winter riding days. Jayden rides all the time, the rest of us not as much. She has even ventured outside the arena a few times for a light ride in the snow. Too cold for me, but great for taking some cool horse photos. Occasionally when we ride, we have a companion ride, Latte loves to be in your lap even if that means while riding a horse. Then there is Bandit, he will do anything to get attention and loves to be petted. He will sit like a parrot on my shoulder. Luke is getting used to Wess with each ride. He just needs hours in the saddle.
Jayden started a new job working at Boulder Tap House in Ames. It is a new sports bar restaurant and she is the hostess. She likes the people she works with and the job isn't too bad, it's the wages that hurt. She works hard in an hour for all of $8. She hopes to train in order to become a waitress and make money in tips. 
Luke likes to attend the 4H rifle discipline classes. He is a great shot and does really well. His target looked better than any other kids. even the older ones. I think his instructor was pretty impressed, I know I was.
Blake and Ali were finally given the ok to move in to their new home. Blake's family farms and he gets to live in one of the landlord's homes. Ali was so excited, going from a very small home to a large 4 bedroom farmhouse was a dream come true for her. Luke, Jake and I went to visit the new house. It is big and roomy, lots of hard wood floors, gorgeous wood trim, and vintage. We are super excited for them too.
Jossie's boyfreind, Zack invited Jake to go along coon hunting. He had a good time and they got a racoon.
The weather after Christmas was all over the place. We didnt have a white Christmas. The temps have been 30, 40, and Thursday it was 50. Then temps dropped and we got snow on Friday and Saturday temps in the teens.
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