Kansas

Jamie and Andy came over to Grandma and Grandpa's house with Wayne and Valerie last night. It was just beginning to snow when they got here. There was about 2 inches on the ground this morning, but no wind (thank goodness)!!!

O Christmas Tree

Due to the fact that Mom won't be putting up a Christmas tree this year (since she's in Kansas for a week), along with a little encouragement from Allison, I moved forward with a Christmas tree in my house. A BIG thanks to Allison for all the help, without which it wouldn't have happened.

Yesterday's Thanksgiving

I had a great Thanksgiving meal yesterday with Allison and friends at her apartment in Gilbert. And not only was the dinner great, but the weather was PERFECT (mid 70's), which meant we got to walk around the park a bit, as well.

Thanksgiving and New Shed Pictures

Here are some pictures from Thanksgiving Day and of the new garage that Grandpa built.....IT'S STILL COLD!!!!!! Snow is expected tonight.

It's COLD!!!!!!

For all the Arizona people....there is a winter and it's COLD!!!! It has arrived in Kansas (along with me!) I can't remember the last time I had jeans on, let alone a sweatshirt! The thermometer says 16 degrees this morning, so I guess that qualifies for "cold" even for those who are used to it.

Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, no matter if you are in "cold country" or "warm country"! Have a GREAT Turkey Day!

Off to Kansas...for one of us...

For those that don't already know, Mom is on her way to Kansas for a week (she's been in the air for half an hour, for anyone that wants to be THAT updated--although she has a layover in Denver). I hope everyone has a safe trip for Thanksgiving...whether you are going somewhere or just sticking around. Gobble, gobble...

(early) Thanksgiving

I guess you are wondering....

I guess you are wondering what our living room looks like since you have seen Jeff's different setup. Moving the stuff was lots of work, but as Jeff said, it was worth it. Now we can just settle in and enjoy!

The weather here has been perfect.....in the low 80's. It could stay like this for the rest of the winter as far as I'm concerned!

Pass it down

Thanks to Mom and Dad upgrading their entertainment center and television, I've accepted a position as the new owner of their former entertainment center and television. It wasn't pleasant moving it all over here, but it was worth it in the end.

Preseason ASU Basketball

Mike & I attended the preseason ASU basketball game against Grand Canyon University.  It was an open seating game, so we sat as close as we could get.  We had a wonderful time & ASU beat GCU 80 to 53.

Opening night for KU basketball

It's the start of a new season for KU basketball...and us 'Zonies are excited!

Don't ever leave me again, high-speed Internet

Does everyone realize how frustrating it is to lose your high-speed Internet connection...and how thankful we are when it comes back? I do. High-speed Internet decided to leave my house for about 24 hours before making a comeback due to some low-speed jiggling...

Flower and House Pictures

I finally got some pictures taken! I have been in the midst of my version of "fall housecleaning". Now the windows are washed, things are cleaned out, taken to Goodwill or put away and I'm starting to feel like I have accomplished something! It is still pretty warm here....we have broken all kinds of records in the last couple of weeks and temps have been up to 15 degrees above normal. We are all ready for the Arizona fall! I may have jumped the gun by a week or so, but I wanted to get the fall planting done so here are some samples of my work. I don't think you can see it, but there is one small bloom on the tomato plant, hopefully, I'll get at least one tomato!

Games

Allison and I went over to Mike and Holly's early this afternoon for some board games and a little TV. And, of course, Dakota joined in, too.

Flower planting time

It's flower planting time in Arizona. We went to Lowe's today and bought two red daisy plants to put in the front yard. Also a couple of new plants for the indoors. So I transplanted all the stuff in the house, cut it back and put things in new pots. Now that job is over. After we get the rest of the outdoor plants, I'll take pictures so you can see "Arizona in the Fall". The oleander plants are beautiful, full of pink blooms.....

Koter Pics

Dakota was a little upset that we posted horse pictures and none of her, so... Here she is!

A Horth, in the Houth...

Holly finally got a "chance" to get out her boots and saddle and do a little riding. She grew up around horses, but hasn't had many opportunities to saddle-up recently. Well, now she can whenever she wants. We found a place about 5 miles from the house where she can ride all she wants. Meet Chance and Zap! ;-)