I'm just barely reading the family blog. It's been since Nov. 5th!! Can't believe how time flies. Didn't Emily do a wonderful job on the tree? Yes, everyone say, ooh, aah! I really do appreciate her doing it. I got all the other decorations up, but just didn't have time for the tree. I have a relief society luncheon here tomorrow, the 10th, so I want everything to look good. Of course.

Grandpa's funeral service was really nice. What a quaint little cemetery. So pretty and green. Surprising since it's Mesquite, NV. The military did the 21-gun salute, dad played "Nearer My God to Thee" and my uncle dedicated the grave. I got to see cousins I haven't seen in 20 years. My one cousin, Sandy, said some pretty wonderful things about my dad. Grandma is hanging in there, she has a terrible cold and is of course, so sad. At the viewing on Thursday, she said she wished she could just climb into the casket with grandpa. I told her I was not ready for her to leave us.

I'm so looking forward to Christmas. Getting together on Saturday will be fun. Do we have a time, Janel? Also, could you possibly get a phone number for the Fry's nearest you, or we can decide what we want to order and you could order it? They probably need at least 24 hours. I can pay for it when I pick it up??? They'll provide sandwiches, a fruit platter, veggie platter, so what do we want for dessert? Also, maybe chips?? Get back with me.

I got up this am with dad (5:00 a.m.) and have all my business work done. Now, I've got to get to some projects I'm still working on. Love to you all. Have a wonderful day! Mom