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Monday, November 23, 2009

Being Grateful

Having a blog is good for me- I enjoy sharing thoughts and ideas, events and perspectives.  It was certainly therapeutic to work on this blog: http://updateforsarah.blogspot.com/  It sure felt good to make last week's post there about my sister's great progress!

Sarah is coming to town tomorrow!!  I so wish I could host a big old party to thank everyone for all the support they gave us over the past 13 months, to celebrate Sarah's success with you who have helped in your way make it happen- prayers, cards, meals, rides, thoughts, ears, shoulders, minds..I could go on and on about how grateful I am for all that happens in this community on a personal and big picture level.

No party for us, BUT if you see us PLEASE come talk to us- let me reintroduce you to Sarah and introduce you to LOUISA!!  If you're in the neighborhood- stop by, come on in- it will be chaos no matter what. We'll have six kids from 1 to 9 happy to be together.  We'll have Stoner siblings and in laws catching up and chasing kids AND we'll have parents very happy to have all of us under one roof and something to truly celebrate at cocktail hour- we'd love to see you.  On Tuesday Sarah is excited to see what the Villa has become so dinner at Delmar!! Wednesday is enjoy time in Granville and prepare for the rest of the family arrival.  We'll be out and about at the Turkey Trot and then be enjoying traditional turkey (with oysters) around 4 pm.  Friday is who knows what day- with a simple pasta dinner to get us to Clare's Nutcracker Debut at 8 pm!   Then the group leaves Saturday and we start over with Leithauser fun!!!  Again much to appreciate on that side of the family too!!!

The last time we were together was just a few weeks ago when we said farewell to Joe's grandmother- the kids Grandma Great.  She was a GREAT lady for so many reasons that we remembered and celebrated in Archbold.  It will be good to gather together and say thanks!

I wish each of you a good Thanksgiving.
Having a blog is good for me- I enjoy sharing thoughts and ideas, events and perspectives.  It was certainly theraputic to work on this blog: http://updateforsarah.blogspot.com/  It sure felt good to make last week's post there about my sister's great progress!

Sarah is coming to town tomorrow!!  I so wish I could host a big old party to thank everyone for all the support they gave us over the past 13 months, to celebrate Sarah's success with you who have helped in your way make it happen- prayers, cards, meals, rides, thoughts, ears, shoulders, minds..I could go on and on about how grateful I am for all that happens in this community on a personal and big picture level.

No party for us, BUT if you see us PLEASE come talk to us- let me reintroduce you to Sarah and introduce you to LOUISA!!  If you're in the neighborhood- stop by, come on in- it will be chaos no matter what. We'll have six kids from 1 to 9 happy to be together.  We'll have Stoner siblings and in laws catching up and chasing kids AND we'll have parents very happy to have all of us under one roof and something to truly celebrate at cocktail hour- we'd love to see you.  On Tuesday Sarah is excited to see what the Villa has become so dinner at Delmar!! Wednesday is enjoy time in Granville and prepare for the rest of the family arrival.  We'll be out and about at the Turkey Trot and then be enjoying tradtional turkey (with oysters) around 4 pm.  Friday is who knows what day- with a simple pasta dinner to get us to Clare's Nutcracker Debut at 8 pm!   Then the group leaves Saturday and we start over with Leithauser fun!!!  Again much to appreciate on that side of the family too!!!

The last time we were together was just a few weeks ago when we said farewell to Joe's grandmother- the kids Grandma Great.  She was a GREAT lady for so many reasons that we remembered and celebrated in Archbold.  It will be good to gather together and say thanks!  

Enjoy this week and all it brings to be grateful for- please know I count you in my blessings.
Warmly- Susan






Saturday, November 14, 2009

Yum!

Oh to be enjoying a piece of toasted sourdough bread from "LUCKY CAT BAKERY" and my latte with SNOWVILLE CREAMERY milk on a sunny morning- life is good!

I fell in love with the sourdough from LUCKY CAT BAKERY this summer at the Granville Farmer's Market.  We now can order it and pick it up at the Wine Cashe on Fridays!!  The pick up location is good as it is nice to treat myself to a bottle of wine that matches a weekend meal. Last night it was a delicious white burgundy to accompany my cheese fondue contribution to our Columbus dinner club- oh yes YUM!

Snowville Creamery-http://www.snowvillecreamery.com/  This is what milk is suppose to taste like!!  I read about this operation in the Dispatch and a few days latter had a sample at the granville IGA (okay I know it is Ross' Market). I brought it home and I'm hooked!  Thank you Ross' for supporting this wonderful dairy and giving me easy access to some so YUMMY!  I can't wait to make angel pie at Thanksgiving with the heavy cream that comes in a big container.  I'm going to be willing to share or else be making whipped cream to go on everything...hmmm- what a treat for the cousins and their hot chocolate over Tgiving!!

Good thing we're all training for TURKEY TROT!!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Life Lessons

I'm a big fan of life lessons. Of course their discovery takes time, maturity and other things I don't intend to blog about right now.  What I do want to share is indeed one of my own life lessons- one I'd encourage you to adopt as well.  Never miss the opportunity to take in a Denison Vail Series event!   If you're fortunate to have the accesses to this incredible program that brings amazing performances to Granville- go!

And on that note  the Vail lesson led me to "From the Top" - another opportunity not to be missed.  If it is on the radio, recording in a venue near you or can be downloaded- don't miss it.  You'll have another opporutnity to hear performances that go beyond incredible music- you'll learn, love, dream, enjoy more than you thought possible! www.fromthetop.org  check it out!