THANKSGIVING AT THE ALBERTSENS!!! LOL

Well, despite all the fighting...we had a wonderful Thanksgiving :-) hahahaha! We had 30 for the dinner! I wish I could take credit for all the hard work...but Dano did most of the cooking:-p Then Friday we did the usual Christmas shopping. I was surprised to find out that there wasn't much of a crowd. So, I have come to the conclusion that it must be because most families are like us...poor!!! ....and probably need to stick tightly to a budget. I don't know about you, but for all of my friends and family money seems less than usual. I was so shocked to look at my check book and realize that we just don't have the freedom that we did last year. So, this year we are going to make a list before buying. We have high hopes of cutting down on impulsive shopping. I would give you Santa's list...but, I know some of my teens are going to take a peak at the blog...(atleast until Christmas). Hahahaha! I need to prepare you for the next post. Grandma took a ton of pictures :-) We put up the Christmas tree on Saturday & the decorations on Sunday. The men went to the movies while Dano and I struggled to get the children under control. The excitement was just too much for them! Dano attempted to sit them all down and explain the true meaning of Christmas. She informed them that they would get a few presents this year because Christmas is about giving...not recieving. As they all sat cross legged in a circle Savannah yelled, "Dano, Gabryel is telling the kids that it's okay that you aren't going to give them much for Christmas....He said that Santa & Grandma are the only people that REALLY give us the big ones...is that true?" We all laughed! BTW We also lost a few Christmas bulbs (Elyjah just couldn't resist the opportunity to throw a few at his twin!). And then no one noticed when Dano and I moved the decoration from the lower limbs to the higher branches... (it was only after the kids went down for a nap...Hehehehe!) I hope to have the pictures posted tomorrow..... So..Goodbye for now ;-) FEEL FREE TO SHARE YOUR THANKSGIVING WITH ME....

Thanksgiving has come and gone. As I sat with my friends and family...(all 30 of them) I realized how lucky I am to have soooo many who love me. You all have no idea how much you mean to me. Every day I run down to my office just to find out who is on, to read my special blogs...also....to see who has left me comments:) So...I just thought I would say, "Thank you" to all my blogging friends. You all have carried me through some of the toughest times. I need to get back to the grandkids now....love ya all!!!! The kids are out of control!!! AHG! I will post again at nap time...hahahaha!!!!

4its-worth is doing great!

I thought you all should know that http://www.4its-worth.blogspot.com/ is doing great!!!! Her husband called me last night and told me that everything went great and that she didn't get her jaw wired shut....Also, she felt better than she has since the accident :D Please continue to pray for her...and be sure and cruise over to her blog. Let her know how much we all care. Thanks!

I can't get turkey off my mind....

Well...It's been a long day!! I thought I would drop in and say, "Hi guys!" I can't get Thanksgiving off my mind....How about you guys? Are you guys hungry for turkey???

LOL Have a good day and I will chat later...perhaps when I get home....

Guess what guys? The "Reba" show is back on!!!!

I just thought I would drop you all a note to remind you that my favorite sitcom "Reba" is back on!!! I'm sooooo excited! I will check in with you all after the show....BTW..the dedication to Reba was great...although, I was hoping that her sister Susie Luchsinger was sitting with her....All in all...it was a lovely and relaxing evening...Hey 4!...I just want to say..It's almost time for the surgery:) I can't wait!!! Don't be nervous...it's going to be okay..trust God and know that it is finally time for you to heal... Neurotic mom! hehehe! I needed to drop you a note...you will love the dedication to Reba:) Nada! Good luck with your exams!!! Don't be nervous...I just know you are going to do fine:) Wow! Jo! It's sooo nice of you to stop by:) I will pay you a visit this evening...I definitely need to see what is going on in your life...Okay guys...got to go:D I will chat later....Expect me to do my rounds and say "Hi" to all my blogger friends this evening...:) :) :D