Happy 12th Birthday Jeanie

Today my baby turns 12. I'm not sure how THAT happened. We will celebrate her birthday Saturday with her nephew Paul. Happy Birthday Jeanie! I hope you have a wonderful day!

Halloween

As you can tell, Danny is C.S. Lewis, author of Narnia books. Jeanie and Laura are from the 70's or 80's. I can't remember. Dan is quite a character (literally). We had a Halloween party at work Friday night. Danny wasn't sure if he wanted to come because he's not too sure what to think of all those "Grumpas and Grandmas". But he decided to come after all. When it was time to find a costume he insisted that he wanted to be C.S. Lewis. He has an autobiography on him out of the library. As C.S. Lewis was just a sort of bald ordinary looking man with glasses he decided to wear a sports jacket and vest from the Halloween stuff. I found Grandpa H's old hat to finish the costume. (He didn't want to put on a dress shirt and tie.) It was funny at work, I told one of the residents friends "who" Danny was. When Danny walked by he says, "Hey Buddy, come here. Let me guess......Are you C.S. Lewis?" Danny looked quite surprised and hesitantly nodded. That was great!

The Birthday Men and Some Colors of Fall

We celebrated Matt and Wade's birthdays on Sunday. It was a beautiful day to enjoy outside.

Special Olylmpics Poinsettia & Coffee Sale

It's that time of year again. I have to say these poinsettias were some of the most beautiful ones I've ever seen. My friend Margie came up to me this summer exclaiming how beautiful her poinsettia still was, six months later! If anyone is interested in ordering this year, get your money to me by November 7th so I have time to get the money and orders in to Special Olympics.

Special Olympics Michigan

POINSETTIA & COFFEE SALE

Livingston County Area 27

Poinsettia Colors(do not come with bows):

• Red
• White
• Pink
  

Coffee Flavors: *Pre-Order Only* *Donations Welcome*

• Colombian (decaf)
• Dark Capital Blend Wreath Bow Colors
• French Vanilla Red or Burgundy
• Nutcracker Sweet
• (A Blend of Brown Sugar, Caramel and Nut)

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Area 27 Special Olympics Fundraiser: Poinsettia Sale Order Form

Name: ________________________ Checks Payable To:

EMAIL _______________________ SOMI Area 27 Phone: (___) ___________________

Description	Cost	Quantity	Color of Flower/ Bow Color for wreath	Total
10 inch Poinsettia	$40.00
7.5 inch Poinsettia	$20.00
6 inch Poinsettia	$12.00
4 inch Poinsettia	$8.00
Wreath 24 inch	$26.00
Wreath 36 inch	$42.00
Wreath 60 inch	$100.00
Garland 25 ft	$30.00
Coffee 12 oz	$10.00

Danny Visiting with Gretchen

Danny getting his "Gretchen fix". He randomly asks, "Can I call Gretchen? I haven't talked to her for so long!" He really misses his big sister since she moved away. Actually we all do! Can't wait until she comes visit!

Baked Oatmeal

I'm hooked on this breakfast. It's from our family cookbook, Sara's recipe. I make a half of recipe for a 9 x 9 pan. Then I warm up a piece for breakfast every morning and add a couple handfuls of frozen wild blueberries. Yum!!

Baked Oatmeal

1 cup olive oil (can use melted butter or applesauce) (I use half olive oil and half melted butter.)
1 1/2 cup sugar (can reduce, I didn't)
4 eggs
6 cups oatmeal (I used Old Fashioned)
4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups milk

Combine all ingredients. Pour into greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with fresh fruit.

Can refrigerate overnight before baking. Recipe can be halved.