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Kellys (I was adopted in many years ago) have lot of traditions. Some little and some big. I was thinking of some of those lately. The picture above is from our annual trek to the Christmas tree farm the day after Thanksgiving. We all have gone together to pick out a tree for many years. I was even allowed to go
pre-marriage to see this annual ritual. This included a race to the top of the hill from the Kelly children, trees being balanced on one hand by Jack, and I have even heard of movies that were made. My kids now accompany us. Jack and Cindy have even let parts of my family (you see Ben in the background) come along. We look forward to it every year. We usually even get Christmas tree cakes at the end.
Another tradition that we have started is to make birthday cakes for my kids. This picture is of the castle cake that we made for
Ryleigh in May. Cindy has taught me a lot about cake decorating and she always tries to give me way too much credit. We have done a caterpillar, baseball, 2 trains,
lego blocks, a purse, and a flower cake. I always enjoy these cake marathons. Usually we have Katie helping too. It was too funny trying to ice marshmallows for the pegs on the
lego cake. We can tell you, marshmallows don't ice very well!
As I was typing this, Jack just called. They started feeding Cindy through the tube again. She also has opened her eyes and we think that she sees us! This is GREAT NEWS. She hasn't been alert in quite some time, but the kids and Jack think that she sees them. I am so excited!!! Ryan and I plan on heading up tonight after Ryan is off of work to bring up the dinner that the
McRoys made. I can't wait to see her. GOOD NEWS!! Keep the prayers coming. Thanks for reading.
We Kellys (I was adopted in many years ago) have lot of traditions. Some little and some big. I was thinking of some of those lately. The picture above is from our annual trek to the Christmas tree farm the day after Thanksgiving. We all have gone together to pick out a tree for many years. I was even allowed to go pre-marriage to see this annual ritual. This included a race to the top of the hill from the Kelly children, trees being balanced on one hand by Jack, and I have even heard of movies that were made. My kids now accompany us. Jack and Cindy have even let parts of my family (you see Ben in the background) come along. We look forward to it every year. We usually even get Christmas tree cakes at the end.
Another tradition that we have started is to make birthday cakes for my kids. This picture is of the castle cake that we made for Ryleigh in May. Cindy has taught me a lot about cake decorating and she always tries to give me way too much credit. We have done a caterpillar, baseball, 2 trains, lego blocks, a purse, and a flower cake. I always enjoy these cake marathons. Usually we have Katie helping too. It was too funny trying to ice marshmallows for the pegs on the lego cake. We can tell you, marshmallows don't ice very well!
As I was typing this, Jack just called. They started feeding Cindy through the tube again. She also has opened her eyes and we think that she sees us! This is GREAT NEWS. She hasn't been alert in quite some time, but the kids and Jack think that she sees them. I am so excited!!! Ryan and I plan on heading up tonight after Ryan is off of work to bring up the dinner that the McRoys made. I can't wait to see her. GOOD NEWS!! Keep the prayers coming. Thanks for reading.
What wonderful news!! Please tell everyone you're all being loved and lifted!! And PLEASE let me know if there's ANYthing I can do! love you all!
ReplyDelete(Cindy has always been so proud and excited about these cakes!) :)
Give everyone a hug from the Rohman's. We are praying for everyone. Thanks for the blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy and Barb. This is the least I could do for someone who has done so much for me.
ReplyDeleteHere I am on Monday, and I still find myself going back over all this and pondering. Saturday was so deeply touching. My family is short on traditions and I really admire how Cindy created an feeling of anticipation and excitement. Would you be willing to share some more of the traditions she passed on?
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