We had a great Christmas at the Mack house. Christmas Eve, Ken, Marissa and Jake came over and we all went to Mass together. Reilly wore her beautiful party dress and looked gorgeous! After Mass we came back to the house for our usual appetizers and refreshments. The hit of the night was the Golden Cheesies, a recipe we got from our friend Paula many years ago. It's become a holiday favorite. A great time was had by all, and then Reilly settled down for a long winter's nap awaiting the arrival of that famous person, Santa.
Christmas morning Reilly was amazed and happy with all the presents under the tree. It was her best year for enjoying and playing with all her gifts. Her books were a great hit - she read quite a bit that day.
The very best gift of all is being with family. We are so grateful to have each other and our extended family and friends. Even though my sister and her family are far away they always feel close to us.
Now we are ending the old year and looking forward to the new, with new dreams and challenges for an even better year ahead. We thank each and every one of you for being part of our family and wish you all the very HAPPIEST NEW YEAR! May all your dreams come true!
Love, Mary Jane
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
News from the cold Northwest
Hi everyone!
It's very cold here in the Northwest, but with sunny, beautiful blue skies. The horses water has been frozen all week, which means hand carrying water (John's job), morning and night. We can't put a heater in it because Jake chews the wire. The next best option is to move it near the fence where we have the hot wire plugged in. We can put the heater in so the wire is against the fence and Jake can't get it. We are going to be prepared. Remember last year?
We have exciting news - our granddaughter Reilly ran in the Seattle Kids Marathon! She had to accumulate 25 miles between September and the end of November. She ran 25 miles in that time, then at the race they did the final 1.2 miles for a total of 26 miles. Quite exciting for a little girl who didn't walk until she was three!! Her Dad and her Papa ran with her. We are all very proud of her - she earned her miles!
In the office we are about to roll out the new "Control-IT" Weight Management program for the New Year. It is very exciting, simple and easy to do. All the info will be on the webpage soon. We have a huge waiting list of clients ready to start the program.
We are also busy updating the computer programs; this is a major project and will be a great fresh start in January. We are very thankful for Devyn, who is our computer expert. He does a great job and not only with the technical - he is also building our new web page!
Hope you are all enjoying the Holiday season and finding joy and thankfulness in all you have, instead of what you do not have. Enjoy family and friends, and don't put off things like calling a friend or family member - they may not be here when you do make the time. Live every day as if it were your last!
Happy Holidays!!
Love,
Mary Jane
It's very cold here in the Northwest, but with sunny, beautiful blue skies. The horses water has been frozen all week, which means hand carrying water (John's job), morning and night. We can't put a heater in it because Jake chews the wire. The next best option is to move it near the fence where we have the hot wire plugged in. We can put the heater in so the wire is against the fence and Jake can't get it. We are going to be prepared. Remember last year?
We have exciting news - our granddaughter Reilly ran in the Seattle Kids Marathon! She had to accumulate 25 miles between September and the end of November. She ran 25 miles in that time, then at the race they did the final 1.2 miles for a total of 26 miles. Quite exciting for a little girl who didn't walk until she was three!! Her Dad and her Papa ran with her. We are all very proud of her - she earned her miles!
In the office we are about to roll out the new "Control-IT" Weight Management program for the New Year. It is very exciting, simple and easy to do. All the info will be on the webpage soon. We have a huge waiting list of clients ready to start the program.
We are also busy updating the computer programs; this is a major project and will be a great fresh start in January. We are very thankful for Devyn, who is our computer expert. He does a great job and not only with the technical - he is also building our new web page!
Hope you are all enjoying the Holiday season and finding joy and thankfulness in all you have, instead of what you do not have. Enjoy family and friends, and don't put off things like calling a friend or family member - they may not be here when you do make the time. Live every day as if it were your last!
Happy Holidays!!
Love,
Mary Jane
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