Monday, Monday.....

Hey guys! Happy Monday!! I am in my new house, and most everything works again....My buddy came up from the coast and moved us in like a whirlwind AND even had energy to run a foot race with his 12 year old and win.....I told Jim we should just shoot him! We did offer him our firstborn in appreciation, but for some reason, he declined - vehemently!!! I was sick thru the whole move and am still sick, but like most Mommas and wives, I just kept carrying on, and grumped at all.... The kids and I even did Black Friday....deals were not that great...for the most part. Christmas is DONE for me tho...The kids got a ton of clothes on Black Friday and I told them they could keep them or I would wrap them for Christmas....They chose to keep them and wear them. And I have told SO many lies about who is getting what for Christmas that I will burn in HE!! in a handbasket with gasoline drawers..... Jon got back to Meridian safely last night - once again, avoided the move since he didn't get home until Tuesday! And spent most of the time sleeping or meeting his friends from Meridian at Northpark Mall. Ya'll Em doesn't like to talk about weight or size. She is one of those good ones who doesn't judge by weight or appearance, but I must brag on her. She has lost around 80 lbs since my surgery and is now in a 5/6 with an occasional 4.....She is gorgeous!! She is eating Vegan - and she is eating plenty...I make sure of that. The move kicked Jim's butt and he scared Ronnie a couple of times, but he is doing good for a mean old fart!!! I will do my best to be more faithful on here. Bear in mind that I live amidst the boxes, tho. smoochies Arlies

Em is very beautiful !! and a sweet sweet person to boot... I never even saw her heavier, could not imagine - just as beautiful though I'm sure. Hope you feel back to "normal" soon. It is soooooo very good to see you back to posting! Missed ya, and love you lots! DeAnna

Hey, I saw you shopping Friday.... lol I have to say that Em looks absolutely georgeous! She is so precious and I love her to death. She has done so great and she looks beautiful (she makes me sick she is so tiny!). I was so glad to finally meet Jon, he is such a sweetie! I hope you finally wrapped up your shopping and took those precious kids to get something to eat! lol Love ya, Marci

Arlies, If you need help unpacking, let me know. Deanna and I would be glad to come and help you unpack and get organized. I personally LOVE doing that stuff! So, just a hollar away, K? HUGS Kimberly

I am glad to hear that you got moved safely into your new house! Moving is so much work and worry. We will be doing that scene soon when we pack the house to come home. I expect major battles over what goes and what stays. Amazing, we came to Hong Kong with 6 boxes and a couple of suitcases. Now the house is bursting at the seams. It must have mulitplied, could not have been ME???? LOL! I packed all my big clothes, I have 5 HUGE Humongous boxes crammed full of them. I hope that they will make somebody very happy when I get home. Take your time unpacking and get your house like you like it so that then you can enjoy it all for a very long time. I am proud that Em is doing so well with staying small, but she has a good Mom as a teacher! Miss you and looking forward to seeing your beautiful place when we come home. Love ya, Cheryl