Cookies baked, tree lit, music playing, all calm. . .

Diane Hoffman O'Brien writes:

Dear Friends and Family,
It’s that time again, stockings are hung, cookies are baked, tree is lit, Christmas music is playing, Christmas cards are arriving, and Santa’s almost ready. All is calm (knock on wood).
Seems like the year flew by even though I stayed pretty close to home. Spent May through October in Alex. Still enjoying finding furnishing from the 30s and 40s for the house. We finally got the ok to finish the landscaping in November. It will be a mess next summer but can’t wait to get it done.

Stole the show
The girls and grandkids came up several times. Blythe loves it there as much as I do. Blythe’s kids are Zachary, 3, and Jaquelyn, 19 months. This year Zach hated the water but Jaque loved it. Last Saturday Blythe and I took the kids to see Santa. We didn’t know what to expect. Zach was so excited. Yelling “Hi Santa Claus, Hi Santa”. He stole the show in the Santa line. Jaque wasn’t crazy about Santa. Just the opposite of last year. Blythe is still working at the International School.
Heidi’s little Smilin’ Riley is 18 months. Riley has red hair and blue eyes. I watched her the day before Thanksgiving and we had such fun. She even let me cook my turkey with no problem. Heidi’s still at Northcott.

Turkey poop
OB is still working. Most of their jobs are out of state which means he’s gone a lot. They are doing a turkey poop to fuel plant in Benson, MN. I’m sure they have a more sophisticated name for it, but that’s basically what it is. His company is working on several power plants. His advice -- "Utilities."
Rosie and Emily are doing pretty good. Emily is approaching 15, slowing down a bit, Rose is still crazy for her red ball, she annoys anyone who comes to visit, constantly pestering them to throw her ball.
OB and I know we’re going someplace this winter but where, we’re not sure. This is a warning for anyone south of Minnesota, we could be on your doorstep soon.

An Irish and Norsk Blessing for you.

May your home be trimmed in love
With joy wound ‘round and ‘round.
May laughter raise the rafters
And merriment abound.

May your hearth glow with the smiles
Of all your kith and kin,
And may heaven grace your humble place
As the good Lord dwells within.

The warmest wishes to you and your loved ones.
Love, Diane and OB

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