Happy thanksgiving

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Good Morning,

Sun is shining again so when it warms up have to finish the leaves in the yard.

Rick and I going over to Mom and Dads a bit to work on TV, pay bills, etc. then I think they are coming over here to watch football state game today at 3:00. Liberty -Benton is in.
Got them a new tree and will put that up today for them .

Jess and Lilly went coat shopping this morning.

This is Diane's post that she left as a comment. When you click on the link, I didn't know if everyone scrolled down to see all of it with her comment, so I reposted it here.

We had a nice Thanksgiving also, the neighbors came over for appetizers at noon and I put our turkey in at 2:00. We ate out on the picnic table on the patio, that table is bigger and I fixed enough food for way more than just us four but I wanted leftovers. James has a baseball tournament this weekend starting today. He's also playing basketball for the town team. only rec. no travel. He's doing well (for him) in school. and seems very happy, that's our goal. Meghan is also playing basketball for the town. no school basketball to many politics. several girls didn't go out this year so they are also playing for the town, that will make it fun. She still is doing the straight A's so no problem there. Some of you may know Kevin went to the Cleveland Clinic to seek new eyes, looking for something different than just maintaining his back, they do have options in the surgery area. He's having his family doctor call down there and get all the info, so we understand what it will involve. I told mom the other day, if Kevin has anything done I would like them to fly down to help me, (the Cleveland Clinic is about 1 1/2 hours south of here, I can't be at two places at once, and of course have no one else to help, any offers if they refuse??? anyway the first comment was what about the dogs. I offered Jess to stay at their house (sorry Jess)more info on that later. I also am getting a package ready for John. I'm sure he'll be shocked but appreciative. Love to you all, Diane

I don't know how much 'help' Mom and Dad would be, but Jess is laid off right now, depending on when they think about doing something. He will be off until at least January. I did bring it up to him and he is good with that. Whenever you guys get something narrowed down let us know.

Dad has his box ready to send to John also. Will print off some pictures for them to send also today.

Okay I guess I had better get busy on 'today'........

Love always, Cheryl

Happy Thanksgiving

Hi Everyone,

Hope you are all enjoying this day. Blessings to all.

Stan and I got the turkey in early and then went for our routine walk. Nice day out and no wind, perfect. We ate at noon and then I promptly took a nap. Boy did that feel good. I could hardly wake up. Tonight we are getting ready to light a fire in the fireplace and drink cider and watch a movie. Tomorrow morning we will leave for Fowler's Hollow State Park with the camper for an overnight. We have two little space heaters to keep us warm. This is supposed to be fun! I'm hoping I stay warm! There are some great sales at Kohls early tomorrow and David wants to go so perhaps I will go with him before we leave. All before 8 AM.

I'm hoping John calls this evening. While watching detainees, he is at a desk with a phone which he can use for 20 minutes. It's been real nice to hear his voice. This month long assignment will end this week and we haven't heard what is next. They had a nice meal too. Yesterday he said the Iraqis who work in the chow hall were busy with preparations. They are very nice to the Marines.

Last week John participated in a competition with 12 Marines who are learning advanced Marine Corps Martial Arts. They competed one on one in a tournament. John won the tournament! Wow. He is running a lot too. I wouldn't want to cross him!! He's ready to come home. And we will be glad when he is.

Well, they are ready for the movie. More later. Love to all, Jeanne

Hey there

What's happening with you guys?

Dad did well on his stress test today.

They will call him Monday or Tuesday.

Rick and Dad are going to the

PH/Liberty-Benton playoff

game at BGSU tomorrow night.

Mom is going to come over here.

Kayla & Kallie will be here also.

Had to get my car worked on this

week, some coolant thing broke and I

have been driving the red truck.

The Mustang is put away for

the winter ............. Got the car

back tonight, thank goodness.

Lilly is doing well with her cast,

comes off the beginning of December.

Only has to have it on for month.

Well that is all I have for now.

Talk to you later. Cheryl

Hope you all voted today .....

Been having a nice fall here. Almost 70 today and tomorrow,
but I guess the weekend going to make a change.


Kids went Trick or Treating last Thursday
and I have added some pictures.
They had a great time then all of them and Mom & Dad
came over for chili, cider and donuts. Nice evening all around.


Lilly broke her right wrist. Jess had raked up a big pile of leaves for her and Isaiah to play in Saturday all day. Then Sunday after church she went back out. Went to step up on the tractor tire and slipped and fell. He took her to ER and confirmed it and over to Wauseon on Monday afternoon to get a cast put on. Bright orange. She did go back to school today.


Mom and Dad are doing well. Dad's heart dr. appt. is Monday. Cate went to vet today. Molly is growing and doing quite well.


Hope you all are continuing to keep John in your prayers. If you are not getting his emails home let me know if you want to receive them. I know he has internet access now and I will send him an invite to the blog, and see if he can make that happen.


James is playing in Cooperstown July 25 thru the 31 next year and will be there over induction weekend. Diane and Kevin are making plans for a place to stay and us and some of Jeannes' are hoping to go for a few days when we can.


What's going on ????


Love Cheryl

Shame on Me.......

I said I was going to get back it and the last 2 posts were from Jeanne in the spring.

Did have good summer visits with all of you so it's not like you don't know anything. LOL


First of all a link from John.
http://picasaweb.google.com/maughan.john/Iraq?authkey=1Itja_rblRU#5259624591549729970


I have signed you all up for email subscriptions again. Everything is changing to thru Goggle all the time. You will get a notification to activate if you want to subscribe. I know, you love the new background right ?????


Had a good weekend visit from Jeanne and Rachel. We were there both afternoons and the kids played.


Mom and Dad are good.


Here are a couple more pictures of Molly, yes she has a name now.









Last weekend we had the annual trip top the Corn Maize. Went back to Kara's and had chili and munchies and then the adults went back for Scream Acres. I could not resist this picture of Logan and Kayla. I don't know if it is because of their closeness in age or what, but as you can see, they are not that into each other. She is mad and he would not look at me.

Well I will try to get back to you again soon. And you all too.

Later. Cheryl

Lots happening

Hi all,
We had a great weekend with Mom,Dad and Cheryl. The graduation was incredible. Not like any I've been too. When it was time for the parents to line up to hand out our students' diplomas I felt a real rush of emotion. Cheryl gave me a good hug. Stan and I both walked across the stage with 2500 people looking on and proudly gave Sarah her diploma. She graduated with Academic Honors and Distinction from Mason Dixon Homeschool Association. Sarah plans to work for a year and then attend nursing school to become an RN and then attend Lancaster Bible College. She works at Cherry Hill Orchards in the store right now, but in the fall she wants to begin working at Womens and Babies Hospital as a Patient Care Assistant.

Stan has this week as vacation and I am looking forward to RELAXING. With this heat wave here we have decided to go the beach on Tuesday and spend a night and come back Wednesday. A quick trip, but with David's work schedule we have to be back for Thursday. It is not so easy going away this year. We have to work around the kids schedule! I don't think Sarah is going with us due to working. She is enjoying her red Honda Civic. She had it detailed inside and out and it does look very nice.

John is doing well. Last week, he attended language school for Arabic and this week he is taking classes on Arab culture. Any emails received from you guys we will forward to John.

Cheryl, thanks for setting me up for easier access to the blog! She gave me a number of helps on computer use and I actually may start to enjoy it. Love, Jeanne