To My Grandma

Perhaps they are not stars,

but rather openings in Heaven

where the love of our lost ones

pour through and shine down upon us

to let us know they are happy.

~Eskimo Legend

I believe my grandma is happy now that she is with my grandpa and her daughter. I can only image the reunion that was bestowed to her on Christmas night. And even though I feel like I needed to say more to her, tell her that "I Loved Her" one more time, I know that she knows I did and still do. I'll be talking to her and I know that she will be listening, I'll just need to watch for the signs to tell me she heard me. And even if I don't see them, I know she will always be watching over me.

Miss you and I'll see you again one day. Love your granddaughter.

Missing you...

Today I heard the Lord called for my Aunt to come home...and I remembered this pray:

"God's Garden"

God looked around His Garden

And found an empty place.

He then looked down upon the earth

And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you

And lifted you to rest.

God's garden must be beautiful,

He always take the best.

He knew that you were suffering,

He knew that you were in pain,

He knew that you would never

Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough

and the hills too hard to climb.

So, He closed your weary eyelids

And whispered "Peace be thine."

It broke our hearts to lose you,

But you didn't go alone,

For part of us went with you,

The day God called you home.

I am grateful for the time I was able to spend with my Aunt this past summer. I know must have weighted heavy on her heart to say goodbye to her beloved family, but she had greater work to be done in Heaven.

To my uncle and cousins that have lost someone so special...my heart goes out to all of you and I pray for you all to find comfort in all the greatness that she is and know that she will be forever by your side. Don't forget to keep talking to her, she will listen.

Love, Katie

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2008 Crosby Family Christmas Invite

“When I'm worried and I can't sleep

I count my blessings instead of sheep

And I fall asleep counting my blessings…”

Our Family is a Blessing
So come one, come all
And let’s celebrate
In the laughter we will share
All Season long

Crosby Family Merry Christmas 2008
Saturday, December 20th
Anytime after 12:00pm; Eat at 3:30pm SHARP

There is NO adult gift exchange, but please bring your $15.00 gift for your child (ren)—and please keep it within that limit.

There will be a 50/50 raffle (or maybe two) making its rounds, so bring your green backs to help support our Crosby Family 2009 Festivities.

Please call Elaine or Terry with your dish for our party.

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SOS Christmas

Smoke Signals
by
Kathryn Frank

SOS what does it mean to us,
The Puff Puff Puff
Smoke signals going off.
It a sign for us to meet,
For one in need or not.
To show our support,
Or just goof off.
It may not mean much to you,
For US it the only way to be true.
Bonding with gusto—
Forgiving a must.
Through laughter and tear,
Joys and sorrows,
Family and Friend we hold dear.
Mothers, Daughters, Sisters
Spirit
Of
Sisterhood
Puff
Puff
Puff

SOS Christmas Party

Merry Christmas 2009 (Early) to the SOS.

In the Traditional Spirit of Celebration, the SOS will be having their Annual Christmas Gathering this Saturday and I wanted to give you girls a little blast from the past.

Can't wait to see all of you there and I've got my big girl pants (elastic waist band) all set out and ready to do some damage.

Lots of laughter and chats throughout the day and night, goodies galore, games to be played, and memories to be made.

Don't forget your Stocking, Goals for 2009, Cookies/Candy, and gifts for the gals. Maybe a few extra surprises along the way, but all will be revealed in due time.

So...

I'll be seeing you all soon and know that you have all been missed. It will be nice to sit and catch up, shoot the breeze, and getting a little side hurting action on! Get your Cameras ready!

Peace and Love,
Katie

Its been too long since my last post...

but my other job (not my real one ;-)) has been keeping me real busy! So this post will be about the last of our Michigan Fall Glory, from my little trip to Dodge #4 State Park in Waterford, Michigan.

Enjoy~K

Happy Halloween...

Come Closer,
Closer,
A Little Closer My Dear....
Let me read your palm,
Toss some bones,
or cast your future
in these here cards
I have near...

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TGIF...

Oh Thank God….it is FRIDAY!!!

Today, and this weekend, are perfect examples why it is so great to live in the wonderful state of Michigan—Peak Leaf Color Viewing is here and Apple Orchards are in full swing. Just about everywhere you go there are glorious burst of Red, Yellow, Gold, and Orange to be seen—like some painter just came by with their brush of many colors and did his best work of art for all to see. And lets not forget the smell of apple pie, apple fritters, carmel apples, apple butter, and just 'bout everything else that Apples can be made into!

This weekend I will be heading north to immerse myself into the wild…well at least I’m going to pretend I’m on a vacation and explore the new and unknown—it kind of is! You don’t always have to go somewhere far to find some peace and serenity; sometimes the short jaunts are just as inspiring to the mind and body. And there’s no better time than the present; and of course I have my camera ready, batteries charged, and hiking boots unpacked and ready to conquer the trails. Oh yeah, might want to pack a lunch and some H2O, too.

Last weekend I was out at our Apple Orchard, “Apple Charlie’s”, and was able to secure about 30 pounds (no joke) of my favorite apple for baking; Winesap Apples, my cuz got me hooked on these a year or two ago—best apple pie I made with these apple (I’m sure the bottle of wine, I drank myself, had a big part in that vote). I’m not big into tart pies, so these apples are just the right sweetness—without being too sweet, and tartness—without making my lips pucker up in some weird deformity, perfection! And in my opinion, the apples make the best juice/sauce in my pies…just the right amount of thickness and gooiness, no need to add a thickening agent! Mmmmm…my mouth is watering; better get to bakin’ those pies!

I’m so excited about this season, it seems it is all I can think about and talk about! So happy trails to you and I’ll loving think of each one of you when I’m eating my Homemade, Sweet Apple Pie. Oh so good!

Ciao~k

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And the winner is....

Drum Roll please....

Le Pittbull Ladybug is our 1st Place winner in our SOS Halloween Pet Contest.

Congrats to Tee and Zee!!

2nd Place was a tie for "Chicken in Space" and "Chicken's Revenge"

BUT...Everyone is a Winner! And I hope everyone had fun doing this project.

Cheers~K

SOS Halloween Pet Contest

You've submitted your best Pet Halloween Photo and now it's time to vote.

Please send me your 1st place and 2nd place pick and result will be posted once all the votes have been counted!

Picture are in no particular order and no personal names are given.

(Sorry "S" I actually lost a file and your pictures are not included, but everyone can see them through the Newsletter. xoxK)

The Tiger that Ate My Buddy


Chicken's Revenge

Chicken in Space


Yellow Belly Chicken


Bird's Revenge


May the Force be with You


Le Pittbull Ladybug


Meeshka - Russian Peasant

Spider Dog from the Black Lagoon


Bumble Bee Horse

I have a very strong LOVE and hate relationship with the season of fall. I love the meaning of fall, it's my favorite time of year, but I know that it leads to winter—which is too long for me in the state of Michigan. I wish we could go from spring, to summer, into fall, a few days of snow for Christmas day, and then rinse and repeat. Wouldn’t that be the best! For as much as I love to have the down time during the winter months, and safe haven for adding on a few extra pounds without apologizing, I really hate how long our winters tend to be. But there is nothing like watching the four seasons, sometimes gently and sometimes in great force, roll in and out each year.

What’s not to like about the fall? Halloween is in it, my favorite. I can hike and ride my horse through the most picturesque pop of colors that nature gives to us for free and there are no bugs that are trying to suck the last drop of blood from my body. Sounds like Heaven on Earth to me! If I haven’t convinced you yet, well what about…

Apple Orchards? You know the place where you take your kids to go hunting for the Next Great Pumpkin, to get buzzed on unlimited amount apple cider and hot donuts, and to allow your children to pet every last lama in the pen, chicken in the coop, and pig in the mug trough because it’s much easier to clean off the dirt they acquire than it is to quiet a screaming kid from not getting slimmed by the usual barn mates housed at the farm.

And don’t let me forget about the apples…you know the ones that help keep the doctor away! Can I tell him I’ve eaten one everyday and yet I’m still sitting in his office with a red nose like Rudolph? I guess not, but it’s all apart of the season of fun, beauty, eeriness, and unlimited amounts of adventures that can take place in such a short period of time.

So I’m off to find the Winesap apples for the apple pie I need to make and to see if I can scare any of those kids that are in my way of the perfect pumpkin to carve this Spooktacular All Hollow’s Eve!

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