November 9, 2023

Even though Butch needed to put new lights on the Christmas tree I still got it up like I normally do. The whole house is decorated. I normally do fall decorations for two months and then Christmas for two months.

Yes, every year I hear from some people, but we haven't had Thanksgiving yet. The two go together and to me it doesn't matter what you think. I don't listen to what anybody says anymore or what they think I should do. 

We are truly blessed no matter what day it is. God says Blessings will chase us down if we believe. 

We just started our sixth year in this home a few months back. It's still new but we have changed some things that never should have been. Like wire shelves in our pantry. Thanks to my talented husband I now have wood shelves in there. 

We said goodbye sort of to and old friend. Butch got himself an almost brand new 2022 Nissan Frontier. He loves it. He put a tonneau cover on it himself as well as running boards. So, we said goodbye to the Ranger but actually we have visiting rights since Jodi and Andrew bought it from us. 

We said goodbye to our Zoe a couple weeks ago. We sent her to heaven and told her to go find Grandma, Oliver and Ali. Words can't describe how we miss her. I am crying as I write this. She was a great dog as was Ali. We will not be getting another dog though even though my heart says to. Both dogs gave us about 13 years. Ali had cancer and Zoe lost the use of her back legs. She had other issues too.

Butch is retiring today from Graybar. It's his last day. It's one of the reasons we will say no to another dog. We will have more time to do different things. It is not my dream to do much traveling but maybe a few places. We will see. We will start by going to different towns for Christmas shopping, lights and such. 

Butch will still make urns but now even more things. I will finally get some tables I have wanted. God gave him such a blessing working with his hands. 

Jordon is enjoying Kindergarten, and I am enjoying have Willa four days a week. It reminds me so much of Kim when she was little. They are so cute. Blessings.