Belated Happy Thanksgiving

I must apologize for this belated wish, but trust everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Even though we all have many prayer requests, EVERYONE has blessings to count. I'm sure you all were counting blessings yesterday, as was I.

I actually had to work yesterday, but it was the only day to work out of eight, (but I was counting my blessing that I have a good job.) I have a "special" guest visiting this week from North Carolina. He will be going back home next Tuesday... :=( I picked him up at the airport in Sacramento last Monday evening. My sister, Verlaine, works in Sacramento so met us for dinner in "Old Sac". We then spent the night with her at her home in Yuba City. We got up Tuesday morning and went to Apple Hill. We visited some of the Apple Orchards where they sell apple juice, cider, baked goods, crafts, etc. The trees were still wearing the gorgeous colors of autumn, and it was a beautiful day. I cannot believe I didn't have my camera!!

When I got off work last evening, I met the whole family at Mike and Pat's house where they all had Thanksgiving. Everyone had already eaten (2 or 3 times), so we played a few rounds of Catch Phrase. It was pretty lively, and we had a blast.

Today I picked him up at my Brother-in-law and sister's house (Mike and Pat) where he is utilizing their guest room, and we drove up to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. It was gorgeous up there, also. It was pretty cool, but not too cold. I took him to see the huge sequoia trees; General Grant and General Sherman, and others. It was a half mile trek down to General Sherman. The hike down was easy...it was all down hill!! LOL I can't say that for the trudge back up!! I had to stop four times to catch my breath. It was pretty exhilarating, though. I did take my camera and may post pictures later. There was a breath-takingly beautiful sunset of which I took multiple pictures, as well as the trees, etc.

So, anyway, this is why my Thanksgiving wish to you is late. I may (or may not) post more about my week, later....LOL (I guess it depends on how the week ends..... :=))

I'm Too Young, To Have Kids This Old!!

Wishing my twin sons, Aaron and Daron, a very Happy 33rd Birthday!!

Aaron, and Daron, you have grown up to be fine young men. I am proud of you both, and love you both very much!! I hope you had a wonderful birthday today!! (I'm sorry I am posting this so late, but I was out of town, with no computer.) Love, Mom

Happy Birthday, Sandy!!

Happy Birthday to my awesome friend, Sandy Garrett!! Sandy is one of the most faithful, generous, compassionate friends a person can have. I love you Sandy. Hope your day is as special as you are!!

Four Years Old Today!

Happy Birthday to my great-niece Victoria "Tori" Rodriquez!! Wow!! You are such a beautiful, big girl now. I hope you have a very special birthday, and I'll see you at your "Princess" party Saturday!! Love you, Auntie Grandma Gayla

Fabulous Fifty!

I remember when God dropped you off at our house. I looked at you and asked if you could smile. They told me "no, you couldn't do that yet. You were too little". I looked at you for a few minutes, and since you couldn't do anything fun, I left the room to go play.

Fifty years of fun, fights, laughter, tears, sharing bedrooms and toys, secrets and whispers in the night, giggles and phone calls, and everything else sisters enjoy!!

Do you remember...

Your kindergarten picture?...and the big crocodile tears?

The peach trees on Cambridge full of blossoms that you loved?

"Look at that doorknob and don't move your head!!!"?

The "slicked back" ponytail that was the only hair-do Dad could do for you?

Sharing ONE bathroom with six people? Four of them women with long hair??

Spying on your older sisters and their boyfriends?

Having the mumps? You looked like Petunia Pig...LOL

The big oak tree out back that we used to climb.

Mrs. Bedford? Mrs. Micalwrath? The Stogners? The Canales's? The Johnsons? The Oremus's?

I could make this blog go on forever, but will stop now, so the rest of the world doesn't get too bored.

I'm glad you could make it to Fresno today. To my sister with brown eyes, have a wonderfully, Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday, Katelynn!!

Tomorrow, November 4, is my granddaughter Katelynn's 14th birthday. WOW...14 and in High School. Where has time flown off to?

I love you very much, Katelynn, and miss you so, so, so, so much. I wish you a very, very Happy Birthday. Love, Grandma Gayla

Happy Birthday, Dad...Happy Anniversary Dad and Mom

Tomorrow, November 3, my Father will be 89 years old. He is not doing very well today, and he and Mom missed church. He is becoming very forgetful and is rapidly going downhill. I know that I am blessed to have my Dad still with me, and I wish him a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I love you, Daddy!




November 3rd is also my parents anniversary. It will be 63 years tomorrow!! Imagine that....WOW! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, Mom and Dad. I love you both very much!!

I hope you both have a wonderful day!!

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