the in between week

 It's that in between week between Christmas and New Year's.  Last weekend it felt like Saturday every day.   Then there were a few sort of normal days.  Now it's back to the Saturday feeling all over again.

The snow went to the north of the cities, but we did get slop and rain.

 Here are a few pictures of a new listing coming on the market in January.   I absolutely love this house.  It's in a fancy neighborhood, blocks of similar petite, elegant homes.

 Those are shiny as new 1950s appliances and original cabinets.

 Quaint and cozy living room-- plus I love lamps.  Look at that amazing lamp.  I doubt it comes with the house, but it's a beauty.

 The TILE!!

 This child thinks she's big enough for a sleep over too, so tonight here she is, and she's so proud and happy to be here, to stay up late. 

 Here they are trying out the nest bed on my bedroom floor.   I like her close by.

She's cute, holding a sock.

Heidi sent this picture from today. 

Our little darling is still in CCU, and is still so doggone cute.

So much love, Grandma, aka Val

christmas night

We met over at the hospital.  I have not seen my little peanut in over a week as she struggled her way through RSV.  They don't encourage visitors.  No additional germs or people, please.

But she's doing a little better, and it was lovely to be there with them.

Heidi was able to hold her for the first time in ten days.  She didn't ask me to take any pictures, but her phone was nearby, and I took a couple of the pure sweetness of the two of them.

Other hurdles remain, but she's doing so much better than she was just a week ago.

Nothing but love, MOM aka Grandma

christmas day, 2018

 We went to Mark and Barb's.  They've been hosting for at least ten years now, and it's always a great day--delicious food, easy going company, just perfect.

 There were gifts for the kids.

 This tree is quite a beauty. It was cut fresh about a month ago and still looked amazing.

 After all these years too, Barb's Christmas decorations are as familiar to me as my own, feel like old friends.

So much love, Val and Jay and Everybody

midnight santa, 2018

 This is a new tradition, only a couple years old.

Turns out, after the Christmas Eve party, people are a lot more lively than they will ever be in the morning. 

And Santa is very delighted to stop by earlier rather than late.

 So late in the night, like midnight, we gathered to open Santa gifts and celebrate.

And then we jumped in our beds and slept.

I love you all so, MOM

christmas eve, 2018

 We brought Heidi's kids to church with us because of work schedules and getting to the hospital to be with the tiny sister.

That works.  It was fun.  Here's everybody, cooperating for a picture. The one in the striped leggings only agreed to be in the picture at all because of the hair dryer.

 These two were there. The others had to stay home due to puking.

Seriously, WHY??

Yup.

 That's a glow stick in her hand, not actual fire.

Then we went to Pam and Paul's for supper and gifts, had a great time.

 The meatballs were delicious--everything was-- perfect.

Pam has so many adorable Christmas decorations too.  It's been a long time since we were at her house during the Christmas season, and this was a treat too.

Merry Christmas!

And thank you to Pam and Paul for hosting this splendid evening.

Love, Val and Everybody