What fun husband and I had in Tyler this week. We spent a few days with husband's sister and husband. We so enjoy our time with them. They have such similar interests as us. Brother-in-law-RM loves old cars as does husband. RM took husband to see the shop he is having built in his '57 Chevy. It is a beauty!!! We found a '69 Karman Gehia on eBay located in Tyler that we looked at. It was a cute little car, but no air nor heater. I really think I want something with a few more amenities!
We walked each morning. The pines in East Texas have such a wonderful smell! All the trees have changed colors and the leaves are falling. It is such a wonderful time of the year. The weather has been wonderful – in the 70's every day. D made an apple pie with red hots (yum!) I have never been a real good pie baker, but I am going to try my hand at this one. She has a "No Fail" pie crust recipe that is very good. Sister-in-law-D also had a start for Amish Friendship Bread and we made 3 loaves with raisins and pecans. It was really good. I am taking starter home with m e. I made some a few years ago when I was working and just couldn't keep up with it! Now that I am home, I do hope to keep this one going since husband really enjoyed it.
I got a new lap top a week ago and I am typing as we are going down the road home. I got the door buster deal at Wal-Mart for both RM and myself. I think I am going to enjoy this lap top. We also got a web cam today, so that is going to be fun as well. Hope I can get it hooked up with no problem once we get home and I can talk to son in Afghanistan. I am going to have to dig out documentation and software for my router so I can use the wireless function. RM, D husband and I all four played around on the computers. We had 4 laptops set up on their kitchen table!
D and I spent a little time shopping today. I took husband's watch to get a new battery, and found a great turquoise ring. If I can get a good picture, I am going to post it.
Last Sunday, the Family Readiness Group put together Christmas boxes for all the soldiers in son's unit. It was a lot of work, but certainly a worthwhile endeavor. We sent lots of goodies to each soldier, stockings, candy, nuts, etc. Several of the wives had gotten together all the items plus donations to cover all the shipping. One of wives made little containers of Texas soil for each soldier. I know they will enjoy their early Christmas presents. Pray for this group of soldiers as they are going into the harsh winter months. The weather can be unforgiving there! Sweet daughter in love got word today that son will be home in February for leave. So glad he will be home for their anniversary.
It has taken me a few days to post this blog – couldn't get old router to work. While doing shopping at Wal-Mart for Turkey Day – I picked up a new router! Yea!! Yea it only took me about 3 minutes to get it hooked up and running. I am now in the age of communication – with a wireless network at home!
Mercy how time flies by - another week gone and still haven't gotten this posted – On Sunday I baked 12 dozen cookies for the soldiers in my sons unit in Afghanistan. Then on Monday, sweet daughter-in-law and I packed up the cookies and Christmas trees to send to the groups. There are 50+ soldiers at 9 different locations, and one of the wives raised over $800 to send each soldier a Christmas box and the trees to each group. We also sent son several boxes. Our day was very productive completing 16 boxes for mailing.
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