On The Road Again

Even though it snowed last night then had some freezing rain, I took off for the "north" at 10:30 a.m. and met my cousin, Karen, in Imlay City. She left her car and we traveled to Brown City and shopped at the Pineberry Shoppe. I really liked this store when I was there about a month ago. The owner, Linda, recommended a couple more stores in Marlette so after we were finished with her store we headed even farther north about 12 miles to Home Again Antiques, Maggie's and a carry out Chinese lunch in the van. 

Heading south we stopped at the Lavender Farm then Backyard Creations in Imlay City before I dropped Karen off to get her car. On my way home I stopped at Frontier Town's Artisan Store and Bake My Day.  I ordered 3 Anio's wraps from Anio's, picked up the mail and was finally in the driveway at 5:10 p.m. 

A VERY NICE DAY.

Rachel was with Jessie today since Jon was working. They played a new game Jessie got for Christmas called Who Pooped (a very appropriate game for Jess.) Theyalso baked chocolate chip cookies (as if we needed more cookies in the house!) made a stained glass sticker craft and watched a DVD. Jessie was happy that lunch was left over pizza from last night's dinner. 

I am ready to sit on the couch and put my feet up!

Monday and Tuesday

Yesterday (Monday) was Jon's 4th day off in a row. He needed these days off and I needed him to take me to the hospital to get a cervical MRI. The back doctor thinks that the pain I have in my upper back is from my neck and recommended a shot in my neck. However, they can't do a shot unless I have an MRI. Since I can't lay still because of pain, I have to have anesthesia. I had to be there at 8:00, my MRI was scheduled for 9:00 and I think it began around 9:30. I felt pretty good when I woke up and not in much pain. Jon fixed me scrambled eggs when we got home and then it hit. I was so tired. Besides only getting about 3 hours of sleep the night before, the anesthesia effect hit. I went upstairs and slept for almost 3 hours. However, I wasn't much better when I got up and I wasn't capable of fixing dinner. Louie's pizza and salad was our dinner. Jessie kept saying, "Mmmmm"  "Mmmmmm". She doesn't care if I cook or not. Pizza is fine for her.

I felt a little more awake today (Tuesday) and did a couple loads of wash before I went and visited Lois and Ruth. No movie today. We just talked. 

Jane took Jessie swimming. They both enjoy this time at the pool. They had a Wendy's drive-thru lunch and ate with the goats! Apples 2 Apples was the game of the day plus Clack. 

I wanted to remember this picture and I haven't put a picture in my blog in a couple days. So ... Jessie made a gingerbread house earlier this month so I put it on our small table that usually is in front of the windows and put a winter scene around it. I think it looks pretty nice.

Saturday and Sunday

Yesterday (Saturday) I didn't feel like doing much. A couple loads of wash, made meals, watched 1 1/2 movies and read half of a book. That's it! As always, Jess was on her iPad, as well as Jon. He really needed these past days off. He's beginning to look more like himself.

Today (Sunday) began with breakfast watching church at Jessie's insistence. Our church's audio wasn't the best so I switched to Dr. David Jeremiah's church service. Then Jessie got bored with him and kept talking. It wasn't a very productive hour service for me. Oh, well.

Jon needed to go to work and have his weekly COVID test so Jess and I went along. After the test we got our lunch at Wendy's drive thru and "ate with the goats" - again. It was so funny this morning. I was getting ready in the bathroom, Jessie ran down the hall to the bathroom (naked!) and grabbed her bra. (She only wears it when she goes out!) I said, "Where do you think you're going?" "Wendy's!" she replied. So, that's what we did. We have been in the house for too many days. 

Jon cleaned up his office and work table in the laundry room. Jessie was on her iPad. I watched a movie then we had left-overs for dinner. I've watched more movies this month that I have all year! Guess I'll finish my book tonight.

Christmas Day

The day began earlier than usual. Jess was up about 7:30 waiting to go downstairs. She had the hallway light on and was sitting at the top of the stairs waiting for us to move the gate so we could come downstairs.

Lois was to arrive by 8:30 and we just couldn't keep Jessie that long without opening presents, so we let her open her stocking gifts from Santa (he only fills stockings for adults - no presents). 

She was more than ready to open presents when Lois arrived.

Jon and his stocking presents.

Me and my stocking.

Lois and her flashing necklace.

Jess definitely got her "ten presents".

Breakfast.

After breakfast we face timed Diane and Randie while we opened their presents that they dropped off on Wednesday and they opened ours. It went better than I expected and was fun.

Santa brought us some DVD's so after a nice Christmas dinner Lois, Jon and I watched MULAN. It was really good.

Ruth picked up Lois around 5:30 and Jon went back to his iPad and Jess on hers and I on mine!

We just didn't do anything else. For one, I was just too tired.

I'm having trouble getting these pictures the right size and the text next to them. It doesn't want to do what I want. Anyway, here's our Christmas picture for this year:

Plus, here's a Christmas card we had made this year ...

 

Christmas Eve

Unfortunately, today was just like most days. Filled with laundry, preparing breakfast foods for tomorrow morning, preparing a special dinner and caring for Jessie. We did take time out and watched our church's Christmas Eve service at 1:00 p.m. 

Jon worked and was even home 15 minutes early! I talked to Chris earlier today and asked her if she'd like to come over after she worked at church for the services. She arrived just as I was putting dinner on the table: duck, cheesy potatoes and corn (fresh off the cob frozen). It was nice to have company on this special evening.

Jessie was ready for bed around 7:30 and I managed to keep her up until 8:30. She helped me straighten up the family room, put out the stockings (I forgot to hang them earlier in the week!), and get cookies and milk out for Santa. As soon as we are sure Jessie is SOUND asleep, Jon and I will bring down the presents and put them under the tree. Lois will be here in the morning at 8:30 a.m., so I want everything ready by then. 

The tree pic was taken a little after 10:00. About an hour earlier than normal. 

Jessie made sure there was cookies and milk for Santa.

 

Another Christmas Party

I ordered breakfast from Leo's and Jennifer picked it up and brought it home. Jess, Jen and I celebrated Christmas with this special breakfast then we opened presents. 

As you can see from the picture, Jessie really liked the poop napkins and plates Jen gave her! Jessie and her love of the poop imogie. It's beyond me, that's for sure!

My present is a wreath with felt flowers made by Jessie and Jennifer. It is really nice! They did a good job.

Around 11:30 I went and spent the afternoon with Lois and Ruth. They ordered Louie's Pizza for lunch and we watched a Hallmark movie.

Diane and Randie came around 5:00 to deliver our presents and we gave them ours. That was really hard. I had hoped they would come and open gifts on the back porch. We'd wear coats and masks. Oh, well. At least we got to see each other. We'll open presents on Christmas Day and see each other with Face Time. 

This evening has brought me to (almost) tears. First Jessie was singing Christmas carols and she gets very emotional when she sings O Holy Night (my favorite song!). She begins to cry but then tries not to and keeps singing.

Later this evening she wanted to go to bed early after she put Christmas cookies and milk out for Santa. She did cry and get pretty upset when I reminded her she had one more day to go before we could do that. So, she fell asleep on the couch instead.

She's been emotional these past several days. First I know she's having a hard time with Jon being at work so much. Then to just see Diane and Randie and get gifts but can't open them. Today she watched our home videos from Christmas 1988. (That was hard for me, too!) Then just the excitement of Christmas. 

Then Jon's dealing with grief. Every time he talks about work and what he has to deal with each day with COVID breaks my heart for him. Ten residents that he's been with for several years are no longer there. It's going to take quite awhile to get back to "normal" there for everyone.

I grieve in a small way for all the families that will be celebrating Christmas in 2 days without someone they love and have lost this year. And this will be our 9th Christmas without Bill, and 10 for my Mom. Wow. Unbelievable. 

That's enough tears for awhile. I continue to praise my Heavenly Father for taking care of us these years. He is worthy of all praise. I love you, Jesus!

 

A Christmas Party

It was a busy day for all of us. Jon and I went to Panera Bread for a drive thru scone breakfast, Walgreen's, Debby's Dollar and the post office. We were home by 10:35 just as Jess and Jane were leaving for the pool. 

Jess and Jane had just gotten home when Rachel arrived with our pizza and salad lunch. Every year we go out to eat for our Christmas celebration, but that couldn't happen this year. We had cookies for dessert before we opened our presents to each other. Both Jane and Rachel spoil Jessie and she LOVES it!

Just after Rachel left, Mike and Angie came and with Jon's help got the toilet out of the van and upstairs. I now have a new toilet that works and doesn't leak! Yeah! No more buckets of water to flush the toilet. Thank you so much, Mike, for taking care of us as you have these past two weeks!

By the time they left it was dinner time so I began working on that. After dinner I rested for a bit before I went upstairs and put all Diane and Randie's presents in a huge black garbage bag because they are coming tomorrow late afternoon to porch deliver our presents and take theirs. This sure is a different Christmas! But, it'll be OK.

The Star of Bethlehem

I missed it. One, I forgot to look. Two, I think it was too cloudy to see it anyway. I guess I'll have to wait for FB pictures! 

While Jessie did quite a bit of "homework", I went to Kroger's. I was there around 10:30 a.m. and the parking lot was packed. I got what I needed and left. Unloaded groceries at home and Jess and Jennifer put them away. Then I went to the post office and picked up our new toilet at Home Depot's curb side pick up. The time waiting for my order went by fast because who did I park next to? My neighbor, Alicia. We visited until her order came then mine was about 5 minutes later. I think Mike's going to install it tomorrow! That will be so nice. It's been since the day after Thanksgiving.

Jon's having a difficult time with so many of his residents passing away (10). Good news is that they shut down one of the COVID floors and transferred those residents back to their rooms, as they've recovered and been quarantined the number of days needed. Praise God!

 

Cookie Decorating Day

After watching church on my iPad, I began decorating the sugar cookies I baked yesterday. It took quite awhile as I put a thin coat all over the top then decorated them later. My cookies sure won't make it on the Great Cookie Challenge on tv, but they at least are edible!

Dinner tonight was from Marcus Grille. Jon and Jessie had chicken strips and I had fish and chips. It's always a good night when we can order out! 

Baking Day

Our day started late because Jessie was watching videos, I resisted getting up, then I gave her a bath before coming downstairs. Breakfast wasn't until 11:00. That's ok. We had no where to go.

While Jessie spent the day on her iPad and looking at photo books, I made a double batch of my mom's sugar cookies and a package of cherry scones. That took me several hours. I was too tired to decorate the cookies, so that will be tomorrow's job. 

Yesterday Jessie decorated gingerbread men, gingerbread houses and snowmen ornaments for the residents at Jon's work. She did them all on her own. Jon will take them in tomorrow and give them to the residents. I think she did a really great job.

Christmas Wrapping ... DONE !!!

About 15 minutes ago I finished wrapping all presents. That is a first for me in I don't know how many years. Usually, it's a few days or one day before Christmas. While Jennifer and Jessie were downstairs making ornaments for the residents at Jon's work, I was upstairs all afternoon and after dinner wrapping. It is such a good feeling getting it done one week before Christmas!

Jessie, Jennifer and I drove through Burger King this morning for a drive-thru breakfast and ate in the Shelby Garden's Banquet Hall's parking lot. We then went to Brent's house to give him Jessie's present. Unfortunately, he didn't want to come out of the house and Jessie wouldn't get out of the van! Those 2 are something else. However, they did say "HI" to each other on speaker phone on the way home. 

I was talking to my cousin, Karen, last night and I told her I was keeping our Christmas cookies out on the deck. She just moved up here from Florida at the beginning of the year, so it was a little strange for her to think of doing that. I sent her this post I saw on FB this morning and she sent back a reply that she just put her cookies in the garage! Too funny.

A Stress Test

Since I was contemplating back surgery in 2021, my cardiologist suggested a stress test since its been over a year since my last one. My test was scheduled for 10:15 a.m. and it concluded at 12:30 p.m. Once again I had a reaction to the medicine they give for a Lexiscan. I had a terrible head ache. They gave me hot tea to help, but it didn't go away until I got home and rested for a couple hours. 

Rachel was with Jessie and she brought a cookie decorating kit for them to do.

Delivering Presents

After breakfast Jennifer, Jess and I took a drive and delivered a few Christmas cards/presents to my Glory Girls and Wednesday at 10 (Bible Study) girls. I didn't go to the Glory Girls celebration and the Bible Study gals decided to wait until January to celebrate.

Mike and Angie came at 2:00 and Mike installed a new kitchen faucet for us. It is SO nice to have a working faucet and not having to get hot water from the bathroom to wash dishes, then rinse them in cold water. Two major jobs done (van battery and kitchen faucet). Two more to go (upstairs bathroom toilet and family room ceiling).

Jon worked a COVID hall again today and was very busy. His schedule got rearranged because of need and the holidays. He's off tomorrow and has 2 doctor appointments. I have a stress test in the morning. We'll see how that goes.

Jessie had a difficult day. She didn't want to do anything Jennifer asked her to do. It wasn't fun around here.

Monday and Tuesday

Monday was a much better day than Sunday. I was able to get out of the house for a couple hours in the morning after we had our once-a-month meeting with Jessie's case worker (on Face time). With Jennifer's guidance, Jessie worked on her Christmas presents for her aides and friends. 

Jon was supposed to work today (Tuesday) but they will need him more on Friday. After the "Merry Maids" left we set out at lunch time to go to Sam's Club, Gordon Foods and Home Depot. I specifically wanted to get AA batteries at Sam's Club. The first display had NO AA batteries. Thankfully, there was a second display with some. When we got home I couldn't find my cane! I probably left it in the Gordon's basket. I just couldn't believe it. 

Jane took Jessie swimming then to get a Pita Pit lunch and eat in the van with the ducks. As usual, they played lots of games. Jessie only plays games with Jane. No one else. 

  

A Very Emotionally Bad Day For Me

Jess and I had breakfast while we tried to watch church. Their sound wasn't very good for the first part of the hour, then when it got better, Jessie lost interest and kept interrupting. Frustrating.

After breakfast I had Jessie help me empty the dishwasher. She does an excellent job of putting away the silverware. However. Today as she finished up, she sneezed in the open drawer! I simply just had no words! 

I had to empty the entire double drawer, wash everything in bleach water, rinse in hot water and let them air dry for several hours on the counters. I am thankful that Jon helped me. It definitely wasn't what I had planned on doing today.

Then the kitchen faucet broke. Again. Jon hauled hot water into the kitchen so we could get the silverware cleaned. By the time I was finished I was in a mood. Not a very good mood either.

Everything I touched seemed to fall on the floor. I opened the freezer to get ice and ice flew out on the floor. I went to pick up one thing and two more fell to the ground! I couldn't get the lid off Jessie's cup. I threw it in the sink. (That opened it!) 

I was so overwhelmed with everything that is going wrong in the house. Now I have to go find a new faucet and find someone to install it for me. Maybe when the company comes to put in the new toilet, they'll be able to replace the faucet, too. I can only hope. 

Oh, yeah. My picture printer died! Pictures I was printing were filled with wet ink. The scanner doesn't work and the pages are all messed up. Guess I'll have to go get another one, too! 

Jessie has been super crabby all day and has spent quite a bit of it yelling at me. I sure wish I knew what her problem was. That takes a toll on me, too.

Enough of the crappy day.

At 5:00 p.m. Jon, Jessie and I went to Panera Bread for a drive-thru flat bread pizza dinner. We ate under a light pole in Kohl's parking lot. When we finished we went for a drive to see Christmas lights. 

The best one was north of 31 Mile Road between Mound and Campground. A huge house had lights and figures everywhere and it was a light show with music on the radio. I wanted to stay and watch it longer than we did, but both Jon and Jess wanted to leave and see more. 

That was a nice time. It helped us all with our attitudes. UNTIL we came in the garage, Jon tripped over the snow shovel, got mad and Jessie began screaming and having a what-ever. She just can't handle when anything goes "wrong", especially to her Jon. 

So, if you're laughing right now, maybe I'll be able to recall this later and laugh with you as I reread our day.  Right now, not so much!

Thanks to Mike, Alicia and Alicia's Dad

It's been over a week since my van wouldn't start. It wasn't at the top of my list of to-do's until yesterday. Jennifer's son, Mike, came at lunch time to jump the battery, only it wouldn't keep going once he took off the cables. He came back in the evening and replaced a ??? that was loose. That didn't work either.

I was talking today to my neighbor, Alicia, and she said that her dad was coming over and he'd take it out for me so I could take it and get it replaced. He did and I did. When I returned, Alicia put the new battery in and hooked it up. (I'm impressed, Alicia!) I am so very grateful for all the people who help take care of me. Thank you, God, for taking care of me through my friends.

It's hard to me to deal with things like this. Bill used to do all the house stuff. Cars not, but at least he would make the decision as to what to do about it. The toilet upstairs still needs to be replaced and the only thing, up until yesterday was for me to go buy a toilet and Joyce's husband, Jim, said he'd put it in. I just couldn't do it. I was afraid that if I ordered one, or bought one and it was the wrong kind, I'd have to send it back! The plumbing company called yesterday and lowered their price and I agreed to have them come and put in a new toilet. Two things will soon be taken care of. 

Jessie has been a crab all day. I asked her if she was in pain but she said "NO!" OK, then. Just crabby I guess. It's been a challenging day for me. I worked on my checkbook in between taking care of Jess, the van and etc. Already the day is almost gone and I should finish the checkbook, but I think I'll leave it until tomorrow! I'm not in the right frame of mind for numbers.

Just Jessie And Me

Jennifer isn't feeling well so it was just Jess and me today. I gave her a bath then fixed her scrambled eggs with bacon for breakfast. I did numerous loads of wash and put them all away. I straightened up the family room and the dining room table. I did quite a few odds and ends and I "only" have to do paperwork tomorrow. Jon worked today. I watched a movie while I ate lunch. Mike, Jennifer's son, came and jumped the battery on my van but the battery is totally dead. Thankfully, the battery has a 3 year warranty and it's only been 2 years. We'll have to deal with this tomorrow when Jon is home.

Another Busy Day

Jessie had speech in the morning then we came home for lunch. Right after that we picked up Lois and went to Jessie's rheumatologist appointment. From there we went to Joann Fabrics for me to get a small sewing machine. Jessie was beside herself for being in a store. I had put her in her transport chair which helped a lot, especially if I kept her away from displays. She wanted to touch everything! And she wanted to buy everything, too! 

That's about it, as I'm very tired and just want to sit down and put my feet up. Jon worked yesterday, today and will go in tomorrow. At least he wasn't on the COVID floor so it was a break for him.

A Very Busy Two Days

Yesterday, Tuesday, Jane took Jessie to the MTRC swimming. As soon as they left, I got ready to leave and pick up Lois for a medical appointment. However, my van wouldn't start! It's been in the garage for a couple weeks so I'm hoping it's just the battery even though it's only 2 years old! Thanks to Jon who let me use his new Jeep Compass. He had the day off and had just gotten home from early shopping. 

Lois and I went to Hobby Lobby then Wendy's drive thru lunch before we went to Grosse Pte. Woods for her appointment. I sat in my van for 1 1/2 hours reading. That was a nice break for me. It wasn't too cold, either. On the way home we went to Walgreen's then I got our mail. Finally.

Jon made dinner for us tonight ... an Achatz Beef Pie he put in the oven. Lois stayed for dinner then I took her back to her sister's where she's staying this time. I was really tired when I finally got home.

Today, Wednesday, was busier than yesterday. It was a really fun day, too! Joyce and Dawn picked me up at 10:00 and we went to Faith Christian Store in Flint. It was our first time there (I saw it's advertisement on FB) and it was worth the drive. A very nice store. I'm sure I'll go back there in the future. We had a Panera Bread drive thru lunch in the car before our next stop, which was in Lapeer. We went to the Past Tense Country Store and Cider Mill. I definitely will be going back there, too! At the cider mill we looked around and had an ice cream cone. Heading toward home Joyce suggested another stop in Brown City and The Pineberry Shoppe. I definitely will be going back there often. It's one of the nicest country store I've been in, and I bought many Christmas presents. I thought we were through shopping but we made one last stop at the Indigo Lavender Farms in Imlay City. Like I said, it was such a fun day of shopping and supporting small "local" businesses. They dropped me off at 5:15 p.m. and dinner was hot dogs and beans!

Rachel was with Jessie today and they went to Panera Bread for breakfast and Petco for treats and a Christmas present for Darla. When they came home they made gingerbread cookies and Jess did more homework for speech tomorrow. 

A Happier Jessie Today

Jon had the day off and went with me to Kroger's right after breakfast then we picked up a Kohl's order. We were going to get the mail but there was way too many people in there. The parking lot was packed. A rep from Livingspace Detroit brought out a new panel for the one that had come apart. He was impressed with the way we put the deck together. When he was finished, Jennifer, Jess and I went to McDonald's for a drive thru lunch and ate with the goats. The one in the pic was looking right at me until I was ready to take the picture. He had an attitude!

On the way home we stopped at Westview Orchards and Jen and I took turns going in their store. It was the first time I've been in there. Jess wanted some apple cider and I got Jon a maple bacon donut and Jess a sprinkle donut for snack. 

There was a huge truck off loading crates in the parking lot. I thought they were empty but they were all full of apples. I asked the woman inside and she said they should have enough to last through December! Wow. I would have thought they had enough for months. What do I know? 

A Quiet Day

I started out the day with giving Jessie a bath after she watched a video in her bedroom. We had breakfast and I watched church on FB then spent another hour watching Dr. David Jeremiah's church service. Jess took a nap and when she woke up I made us lunch. She watched her iPad and I watched another Hallmark movie. That's it. 

Jon had to work. Poor Darla. When she got up (she sleeps in my room) she went to Jon's room looking for him and stopped at the door way and just stared at the empty room. Then she looked at me as if to say, "Gone again?" She's been moping around the house for several days and I think she misses him.

I know Jessie does because as soon as he got home she started screaming and talking about sick people. When he finished decontaminating, he held her and she cried. She misses him, too. It took us about a half hour to calm her down. 

We've got to her her out of the house tomorrow. Three days in a row is a bit much for her. Me, too. I'm going to Kroger's in the morning!

I'm Tired

I set out to do paperwork all day but didn't even start. Instead I did 3 loads of wash, cleaned the downstairs bathroom and vacuumed and dusted the entire downstairs. Plus I took care of "her highness". She was pretty needie today, or at least thought she was. I wanted her to help me make banana bread but that was a big "NO!". I really didn't mind since it was the first time I've baked in months. Maybe over a year. I made an Impossible Tuna Pie for dinner but it didn't set in the middle so I had to serve the outside area and rebake the middle. That was frustrating. Jon worked today and was able to rest when he got home. He's worked 10 out of the last 11 days. 

Breakfast (Out) Day

Friday's are usually Jessie's breakfast out day and she's not been happy that she can't go out and eat at Leo's Coney Island. So today I did the next best thing. I ordered breakfast for the 4 of us and Jen picked it up on the way here. I used my Christmas dishes, we ate in the dining room and Jessie seemed happy. At least she got her eggs and sausage and CRISPY potatoes.  

I left around 10:30 and picked up our mail, got gas in the van and got prescriptions at Walgreen's. Then I shopped at Hallmark. I was able to get multiple Christmas gifts. I had $8.00 worth of Hallmark cash, many items were BOGO and I spent so much money that I got a beautiful "Christmas In Evergreen" blanket, regularly priced $39.99. It felt good to cross things off my list, as well as get something for me!

At 1:00 I had an appointment to get my hair done. It was a nice relaxing 2 hours. I finished another Christmas book.

Jessie did homework, painting and at one point she asked to go outside and swing. That was unusual but she had a great time!

Jon had today off but he doesn't feel well from his RA. He's hoping he isn't getting another flare. I can see the pain in his eyes. 

I bought Jessie a Santa mask at Hallmark.

I hope she'll wear it.

If she doesn't, I'll have to!

Hair Cut Day

Before Jess had "Speech" we went and had her hair cut. She looks so cute with short hair. We also dropped off a few meals to Aunt Lois and Ruth and gave books to Andrea.

Since Jon had off he went to Home Depot and Target for some fresh air and a few things he needed. Unfortunately, work called and they were desperate. Another floor had to be turned in to a COVID area and they needed a nurse. Being exhausted he should have stayed home but he said, "I can't abandon my residents."  He really shouldn't be anywhere near that floor because he's immune compromised, but he has a heart for his people and his co-workers. I'm so proud of him. He's my HERO. He worked from 2-7 and has tomorrow to rest before working the weekend.

Another Great Day For Jessie

Trying to keep Jessie occupied at home since she can't go out in public has become a daily "chore". Today Jennifer and I scored a win for Jess! She got a bit crabby after breakfast so I told her to go outside and clean off the snow from her van. She said "OK!" and ran to the closet for her boots and coat. Go figure. I was kidding but it turned out that she really had a good time!

At lunch time the 3 of us went to Wendy's for a drive thru lunch and went and ate "with the goats". That got her out of the house, too. 

When we got home Jennifer and Jess went out to the deck, which was nice and warm, and decorated the Christmas tree. Jess handed all the ornaments to Jennifer. She stayed out on the deck for quite a while.

I did a scrapbook page of Jessie's 30th birthday for her scrapbook while it was nice on the deck, too.  I need to make a scrapbook for Jon, but he doesn't have many pictures of himself like Jessie does. 

Santa Display

It was just Jessie and me today. I finished putting away the Harvest decorations, finished decorating with the Christmas decorations and put empty bins and boxes back in my Christmas closet. I had been looking for my Santa rubbermaid but couldn't find it until today. It's been awhile since I displayed my Santas:

Jon worked 12 hours today. There have now been too many positive residents to send out to a COVID hub, so now they are caring for the positive COVID people there. This was his 7th straight day and he is scheduled for tomorrow, too. He's beyond exhausted.