"A Happy Homemaker Is as a Happy Homemaker Does"

What is wonderful about cleaning out boxes in the garage is that you come across some gems in the process. I have found so many items that I put away with the intent to "do something" with them in the future. Well, the future has come and now I can't remember just what it is I was going to "do" with these things.
I must confess 80% of the things I thought I just had to have are no more, they have found their way to another world, but I have kept a few things and one of them I want to share with you today.

HOMEMAKERS RULES FOR HAPPINESS

1. A place for everything and everything in its place,

will keep you ahead of life's hectic pace.

2. Do dishes, beds and floors the first thing each day
then you'll have more time for projects and play.

3. Clear as you go. Stop and think each job through.
Find the best way to make less work for you.

4. Dovetail your work. Combine 2 jobs in one.
Quicken your step and you'll soon be done.

5. Pick things up each night and put them away,
gives you a headstart the following day.

6. Leave your home in order when you go to bed each night, and you will awaken to a calm and peaceful sight.

Like I said, I have no idea what I was planning to do with this bit of wisdom, but I'm sharing it nonetheless.

Happy Homemaking!

Keepin Fit

Santa brought me a friend for Christmas. A happy, go lucky mountain bike. Isn't she a beauty! I just love her. We go out for a ride about three times a week if the weather permits. As you can see, I need to bundle up a bit to enjoy our ride together. I have not as yet given her a name. Nothing I conjure up in my mind strikes me as good enough for such a fine companion. If anyone out there can think of a name fitting for this faithful work out buddy, I would appreciate any suggestions you may have to offer. Gary will be getting one to match so we can hit the trails on his days off. Right now the trails are a bit too muddy with all the wet weather we have been experiencing, but we can still cruz the neighborhood together. Oh and by the way, my thighs and bottom are starting to reflect my efforts. I'm not saying I look like a model or anything, I'm just firmer where I once sagged...which I feel is noteworthy.

Getting Back to Normal

The weather has been white, wet and cold. One evening I picked Gary up from work, we hit the local In-N-Out Burger for some yummie cheese burgers and fries, listening to the radio enjoying one of our fav. country songs, on c0mes an irratating noise which interrupts our listening pleasure with a thunder storm warning---nickel size hail was on it's way. We made a mad dash for home and luckily the hail got there before we did. I didn't want Hebbie to get all dented with hail. All was well! We made ourselves comfy, ate our yummie burgers and watched the female contestants on American Idol. Remembering that it was trash day on the morrow, I made a quick trip outdoors to put the trash can on the curb. To my surprise what was just wet and cold earlier had in just two hours turned into winter white fluff. I couldn't even see Hebbie, she was completely covered. I ran in to get Gary and suggested we make use of all the snow. Since we no longer have grandchildren living near by, I had the idea that we try to make our own. Pictured is our attempt. I must say that Kim and Kerri do a much better job, and that I should probably live it to them in the future.
But Snowbuddy Hebner is the best we could do with what we had to work with. As you can see, I am in my p.j's. we were creating this little one at 10:00 p.m. just prior to bedtime. Snowbuddy actually survived for two whole days before the rain came and washed it away. More snow is on its way and we hope to re-create our little friend once again. As for now, Woody is sporting the high fashion outfit. For those of you who are not familiar with Woody, he is the handsome little bear who greets you at the Hebner Habitat entry.

TEMPORARILY OUT OF CIRCULATION

Sorry, but I will not be updating this blog until I am feeling better.

Verda

HEBNER HOTEL "A Habitat for a Happy Holiday"

Dear Holiday Guests,

The Hebner Hotel is up and running. Our first guests arrived last Wednesday. It has come to our attention that our fine establishment is attracting a rather unusual group. These people seem to be some what abnormal. Because this seems to be our fate and of course it is Christmas, we have decided to give these individuals a discounted rate. Last night we made a call to our future guests inquiring if they were of this same species, apparently most of them are which means we will have to cut their rate also. We apologize to all of you who do not fall into this category. To avoid any discrimination suits, all rates will be reduced for this holiday season. Regular rates will resume after the New Year. All we really want is for your holiday to be in a habitat that makes you happy .

If you have any questions regarding your stay with us please feel free to contact us. We have a happy bilingual (normal/abnormal) person on call 24/7 to help you.

Sincerely,

The HEBNER HOTEL Management

Our First Snow

When Dad picked me up to go to the office christmas party this is what was waiting for us outside. The white stuff is always a pretty sight.

Music, cartoons and laugher

Granny sent me this very cute music video. I have to say it is worth your time to sit and watch. Go to this web site to view it...www.thecompassgroup.biz/merryxmas.swf

Christmas lights can't see me

The annual courthouse lighting in downtown Prescott was last weekend. Lili had to get up from a nap to get dressed to go see the pretty lights. As you can see from this picture, she was not at all interested in doing so. Once we got there Nate had yummy hot cocoa for all of us as we froze our bums and listened to the school children sing carols while the Christmas story was recited. Yuri treated all of us to some good chili that warmed our innereds.

December brings color and fun

We finally got some rain. It has been so dry here in Arizona. But two weekends in a row we have had lots of the wet stuff. Each day we get to marvel at a gorgeous rainbow that stretches out over the prarie. It's breath taking.

Lilian and Nate spent a day with grandmaw Verdi while Kim went to Phoenix to play. Lilian's Aunt Destiney gave her a gingerbread house kit and Lili was quite the home builder. She determined about half way through that once she put the candy on the house she couldn't put it her mouth. Need less to say, the house is not finished but Lili has a bag of very colorful decorations. Where was Baby Nate this whole time...sleeping. He was helping Santa get ready for Christmas and decided to take a rest.

Old people can learn new tricks

I learned today that I had my video camera set on sepia tone. DUH! I wondered why my videos were not in color. But it has been corrected and new videos will be one their way some time soon...as soon as I take one that is.

HOLIDAY FUN
--get in shape for an early morning workout!
The house has been decorated for the season. The only tree we had left after the major garage cleaning in Phoenix is the "Charlie Brown Tree" . We did manage to keep a little pine tree pictured with Lilian's friends, however, Kim needs a small tree for her home so it will be spending the holidays with the Howards. The Gingerbread Family is back by popular demand. This happy little family always make me smile. Jesus has a place of honor on the fireplace. Santa and his helper are very busy getting ready for Christmas Day. There is so much to do and so little time. Food, fun, laughter and more food, much more food.
F.Y.I. NEWS FLASH VERY IMPORTANT MUST READ
As for now the plan is for everyone to meet at the Hebner's right after our visit to Granny Nulliner's . Santa likes to refer to it as Mid-Night Madness....So get a good nap Christmas Eve afternoon, we will be partying til the sun rises Christmas Day.

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas...

Greetings! Holiday wishes for all of you...

Wednesday's at Maamaw Verdi's. Lilian is becoming quite the Big Sister. She always wants to hold her little brother. Nate is becoming more and more familiar with this process which explains the look of fear on his face. We have so much fun together.

Last weekend we were invited to go to the Spa Shop for a late night dip in the hot tubs. This is the first time Gary and I have enjoyed this adventure. We all had a very refreshing dip in the tubs and the kids had a lot of fun too.

...Abilities equal to the tasks

I couldn't sleep so I decided to pull up the talks given at the Women's Broadcast this past month. My heart was touched again by what Pres. Monson said about our abilities as women. He said, "My dear sisters, Do not pray for tasks equal to your abilities, but pray for abilities equal to your tasks. Then the performance of your tasks will be no miracle, but YOU will be the miracle."

The Seasons are a changin'

In the past few weeks the weather and the plants have been making changes. Just Sunday we noticed that the tree in the front yard had changed color over night. We have two of the prettiest little red bushes
in the front yard. Moses isn't the only one with a flaming bush. LOL! I wish I could go out there and ask my questions and have them answered in printed form...wouldn't that be nice.

We have a new member of the family. Her name is Sundance. She came to us last week by way of a gift from our home teachers. Dad drives her to work so I can have Hebbie to use when I want to get out and about. She really is a good little car. We took her for a drive over Mingus Moutain and she did just fine. She is a bit loud, no muffler. But that makes her to fit in even better. Since I have been given my freedom I have not been able to enjoy it. I have been sick and going out hasn't appealed to me, but I will make up for lost time as soon as I feel better.