Tag: Christmas

  • Tuesday, January 5, 1988

    Christmas came and went so fast this year. We went by Dad’s Christmas Eve for a couple of hours, then came home, the kids were anxious to open their gifts. Donny got a shift, pajamas, Nintendo game, Mach Rider, Zapper and some Matchbox cars  with a case from Helen. Helen’s big gift from us was…

  • Sunday, December 13, 1987

    Tonight was a Christmas play (Arch Angel) at church. This is the first year I didn’t have any children in it.  Don ran the spot lite and Helen helped me in the kitchen. We had an afterglow downstairs after with punch and cookies. Keith is working 10-6 so he didn’t go, he was just too tired.…

  • Monday, December 8, 1986

    We got snow today, It’s nice out though, no wind. Kids didn’t have school today because of a special Christmas program the nuns had they needed the classrooms. It’s hard to believe Donny is in 6th grade and Helen is in 5th grade. They really like Christian school. Seems nice to just have 2 horses…

  • Monday, December 30, 1985

    Christmas was different this year. Donny had the flu and strep throat. Keith, Helen and Henry went to Grandma’s and I stayed home with Donny and wrapped presents. Christmas day I took Donny to the emergency room for an examination and some medication. Helen got a Preemie twin stroller from Grandpa’s money and table mate…

  • Tuesday, January 6, 1981

    I can’t believe it’s 1981 and that it’s been this long since I wrote anything down in this journal. A lot has happened since 1979. Keith and I have both grown in our faith. I’m thankful for that. Christmas this year was good. Had more meaning for us all. Keith has been working at Fort…