Things I've Done, Never Done, Want to Do

Maybe you already know about these....maybe you don't:

I HAVE

1. Driven across the Golden Gate Bridge
2. Been to the top of the Empire State Building
3. Toured the White House
4. Been to a Beatles concert
5. Been to Times Square
6. Visited Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota
7. Seen the actual Plymouth Rock
8. Seen the place where President Kennedy was shot in Dallas
9. Eaten shrimp in New Orleans
10. Eaten dinner in the World Trade Center

I HAVE NEVER

1. Eaten a Big Mac
2. Purchased any Rolling Stones music
3. Been to Europe
4. Been to Door County
5. Been in the Big Fish in Hayward

I WANT TO

1. Visit Italy, France and England
2. Learn more Spanish
3. Lose 15 pounds
4. Attend my grandchildren's weddings
5. Have great-grandchildren

What we did on Christmas....

This picture pretty much shows exactly how our evening went:

First I crafted a perfect flower arrangement - which was difficult because these particular flowers were not in season - but I was a grandma on a mission.

Then I went outside to my mistletoe tree and picked a big bunch. I hung it in a doorway with a lovely blue velvet ribbon.

I had done my hair up earlier in the day so I would be ready for the big moment. Then I dressed in my finest green dress with sweet little pink ribbons.

Here comes Grandpa Jim and he is wearing a TUXEDO - I am so excited I almost fall over.

NOT!!!

If you look closely at the photo, you can see clearly that this is not us - we all know Grandpa doesn't have a mustache!!!! Almost had you fooled, didn't I??

Merry Christmas

XOXOXOXOXO

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Everyone....

Grandpa Jim and I are just laying low tonight watching movies and eating fattening food. Can't wait until Saturday to see everyone.

Unfortunately, Fran, Chris and Annie won't be here....we'll be catching up with them on the 9th of January. The weather made it impossible for Fran to get to this neck of the woods.

What is your favorite Christmas song? Mine is O Holy Night. I also like Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas is You.

What Christmas song irritates Grandma Chrissy and makes her hiney hurt? That would be Little Drummer Boy - that song drives me nuts.

Hope everyone is having a good time tonight - I'll see you all on Saturday!!

Love Mrs. Claus (Grandma Chrissy)

Busy Weekend!

It was a busy weekend for Grandma! On Friday I had a whole list of things to do (drop stuff off for my sister, work out, get gas, pack bags, clean house - well, you get the idea). And I'm proud to say I got everything done that was on my list............EXCEPT I forgot to put one thing on my list so I FORGOT TO DO IT! And it was the most important thing - I totally forgot to go to Brody's Christmas program at daycare. Oh the shame. I gave Brody a big hug, told him I was sorry I wasn't there...he just wanted to make sure I taped it. Good thing Brett did - I'll watch it with Buds.

Dropped the dog off at the kennel and headed to Eau Claire for Ella's birthday party. Boy was that fun. Lots of kids, lots of food and LOTS of presents. I think Ella was in shock! Fugedaboudit!

After the party I was invited to dinner with friends. A friend of mine from Chicago just moved back to Eau Claire and we went to dinner at her new condo. Good food and fun.

Sunday Grandpa Jim had a bridge party and I went shopping with Debbie. Found some extra items for my DisneyWorld scrapbook. I got home in time to pick Cosmo up from the kennel and get home before it started to snow. Grandpa Jim got home a short time after I did.

Today (Monday) it is snowing and I need to go out and plow the driveway. I'm trying to wait as long as I can before it gets dark, because it's still coming down.

I finished my Christmas cards today - they finally got delivered on Saturday. I also played around with Mickey Mouse stuff for my scrapbook. Made some Minnies and Mickeys with my Cricut machine.

I can't put it off any longer - let's go plow!!!

Love you! G-Ma

Happy Birthday Ella!

Guess what today is???? It's Ella's 4th birthday. Happy Happy Birthday to Ella Kay. Tomorrow is the big party - I can't wait to see everybody there!

Have a great day Ella!!!

Love, Grandma Chrissy

Cold and Snow!!!

Welcome to winter in Wisconsin. Grandpa and I went outside this morning to remove some of the snow and it was two below zero.

While it was snowing last night, we went outside and sat in the hot tub. That was fun!!

Hope you are all shoveled out and back to normal.

I'll see most of you on Saturday at Ella's birthday party - can't wait.

Love, Grandma Chrissy

Green Bay Packers

Hello Kids - I'm back from Green Bay to see the Packers. I'm pretty sure that I am a Packer good luck charm because every time I see the Packers at Lambeau - THEY WIN!! Maybe I should start going to every game. Here are some pictures from my trip. This guy is called "St. Vince" and he is a very famous Packer fan. I didn't know who he was when I asked to take this picture - I just liked his costume. This is the view from our seat. We were in row 40 at the far end of the field. It was really cool because every time the Packers scored, it was right in front of us!

This is me before the game. It was probably more than an hour before the game started but you can see people were starting to file into the stadium.

There are thousands of people out in parking lots cooking food and having tailgating parties. I thought that you would enjoy the picture of this goofy Packer bus.

It's Grandma in front of Lambeau Field. As you can see I was happy to be there. It's exciting to go to Lambeau Field for a Packer game. I hope you all get to do it someday!

This is the first picture I took. We were only parked about 3 blocks away from the stadium and walked over. We did alot of walking to see everything before the game.

Hope you enjoyed my Packer photos.

Love, Grandma

Monday Night Football

Ok kids - watch the Packer game on Monday night and you might see me in the crowd. I'm going to Lambeau Field for the Packers/Ravens game. I'll be in green with a packers hat - I'm sure I'll stand out!!!

Yesterday there were geese swimming in front of our house - and today there is a thin sheet of ice across the entire bay. It was 4 below zero this morning when we got up.

I'll post pictures from the game on Tuesday night.

Go Pack!!

Birthdays!!

December is a busy month for birthdays in our family.

December 1 - Jim's brother David
December 4 - Aunt Angie
December 6 - Uncle Tony
December 11 - Ella
December 19 - Uncle Christopher
December 24 - my sister Cathy

Big Happy Birthday to everyone!!

Things I Like and Don't Like

I don't like:

1. brussel sprouts
2. tomatoes (but I like everything made with tomatoes)
3. crust - unless it is a good piece of french bread
4. rap music
5. loud mouth people
6. betrayal
7. below zero temperatures
8. driving at night in the rain
9. reading instructions
10. my crooked teeth

but I do like:

1. gloomy days (either rain or snow)
2. fire
3. pepperoni pizza with mushrooms
4. Hondas
5. watching movies
6. computer games
7. reading
8. the ocean
9. getting my back rubbed
10. laughing

and I LOVE

My Family

what are things you don't like? what are some things you do like?

Love Gram

Great-Grandpa Romie

Some sad news today...Ella's great-grandfather passed away last week. Let's all keep thoughts and prayers going out to Ella, Aunt Angie, Uncle Jason and Angie's family.

Romie was 90 years old. Ella was his only great-grandchild. Before Ella was born, Grandpa Romie and Jason built a cradle together for Ella.

Ella was lucky to know her great-grandfather. I hope I live long enough to meet my great-grandchildren - that's my life goal.

Say a little prayer tonight for the Schuh family.

Love you all, Grandma Chrissy