Time for the Holidays and things are clicking

Pictures: a new kind of X-mas tree..and Dave is in there!

Thanksgiving was such a great day.  Dinner at the other Maki's with family.  We were just missing dear Jennie.  About 6 pm family and friends stopped by here for a campfire by the back door.  It was a little chilly, but what a great night.  Oberon bottles are sold out at all of my secret places...bummer.  There's still a few mini kegs though.

Next weekend is our annual Christmas Cookie Exchange party.  Last weekend I got up three trees.  Tim and Joni helped with the big one.  Dang pre-lit trees...about 1/4 of the lights are out.  We decided to just add another 300 lights this year.  I'll probably cut them off when it's time to take it down.  The "crystal" tree was decorated last weekend - thanks for Joni helping with that.  Yesterday I decorated the kitchen tree and started on the big tree.  It was 60 degrees out so I felt I had to get to the leaves in the front bushes and get flower pots put away.  I even put lights on two of the tree trunks.  One is really close to the driveway, so I thought that might help when backing out at night.

Today I cleaned the bathroom closet.  It's been an embarrassing about of time since it was gone through.  There just wasn't time when Dave was sick.  Well not time that wasn't more importantly spent with him, friends and family.  There's enough time left today to work on more tree decorating too.  And I started brushing the dog's teeth!  I think it's time after two teeth cleaning bills this summer. Sitting here it seems like things are starting to fall in place.  Always tons more to do but still...it feels pretty good.  I think I should have a dinner and/or party every weekend of December.

peace, love, groove

Writings

I had a wonderful evening with the "other Maki's" tonight..a birthday celebration.  What is a celebration?  I think it's sharing your ideals with those who agree with or "like/love" you.  I've been looking through Dave's facebook pages and reading things he wrote.  When I read these, I hear his voice.  I remember his quiet yet opinionated views.  I see these pieces of him as gifts.  I miss him....



peace, love, groove

Today I'm older and other stuff

 

 

 Pictures: Nancy in a box; most of the moving team- Tim, Mom, Julie, Uncle Mike, Ruthie, me and Joni;  a welcome sign; Ruthie outside mom's new apartment; Ruthie riding in the van; leaving Benton Harbor- mom, Ruthie and Tim.


Wow- it's been awhile since I've written and I am now older than Dave.  Bummer, I've always been younger.  It's time to catch up with some pictures of Mom's move.  The move to Chesaning went well.  The leaves coming down and it's time to get ready for the cookie party.  Oh well, the work is never done.  Dog school started yesterday.  Kevin filled in with Ruthie and both dogs seemed to have some fun.  I continue to take one of the dogs to "doggie" daycare during the day.  It's still a good thing for them....and me.

Holiday season is here!  I've always liked that more than Dave.


peace, love, groove

Get The Word Out

Don't forget to purchase Dave's last recording.  I'm sorry to be a pest and know some of you own it already.....but all proceeds will go to the Southwest Michigan Humane Society.  Please share the iTunes page with others.  Thanks and bow wow!



http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/have-yourself-a-merry-little/id415084469?i=415084477

peace, love, groove

Time changes

So it is the time of year we "fall back" and there's a time change.  It's been a busy week.  I was in North Carolina, took the dogs to daycare, moved Mom to Chesaning MI (where my dad grew up) and picked up a lot of leaves.  Pictures to come.  Pretty tired with all of the happenings.

Nikki is finally learning how to act at day care.  It's good to hear this is working and she's socializing better. I've decided to go to Florida over New Year's.  It's about time for a vacation, don't you think?

peace, love, groove