METANIA IN 2014 !!!

new year's eve 

at the groendyke home

is simple.

never out to late night parties,

getting gussied up to welcome 

in the new year.

we prefer

home.

cozy.

rested...

maybe a party hat or two.

this year

mom and dad

planned to celebrate

with grandma garff

on good ol' devonshire circle.

an invitation was extended

and we gladly accepted.

the marriott

had prepared mini reuben, tuna, 

and egg salad sandwiches

cheese and crackers

fruit and veggie platters

wonderful desserts

so it took us two trips

to deliver the goods,

it was well worth it.

grandma's home

looked festive.

we speak a bit louder

and the visits

filled with laughter.

the word of the year

METANIA 

meaning change.

chelle issued a challenge

via phone

"come unto christ and be perfected in him"

dad poured the sparkling cider

and each took a turn toasting in the new year

HAPPY 2014

CHRISTMAS PARTY AT ELA

the theme

ELA'S GOT TALENT

i typically always plan on attending

i put together a 

white elephant

the day arrives

a grab a quick bite

and then as the 

white elephant exchange draws nigh

i bail

like noah

i have a bit of stage fright

the pressure

of how my

white elephant

will be received is more than

i can bear

and the topper

is how my reaction to 

another's

white elephant will be

okay, i get it

i am the party

WIMP

i responded to mr. g.

but mrs. price

got the best of me

and roped me into a performance

with other women 

the jr. high

rehearsals took place

in the theare room

at the noontime hour

with the candlestick

(TTBF)

actually, i was

"CLUE"less

our number

abba's

mamma mia

in scuba gear

i was already theatrically

challenged...and

now

put me in flippers

my nerves were warranted

as i had my

own personal

wardrobe malfunction

as i pulled down one

too many layers while changing

i have to admit

i had a grand time

and so,

i will be back next year

i made a little

thank you note

to present with

mr. g.'s gift

T’was the week before 

a long Christmas Break

every teacher was teaching

for goodness sake

All the students gone cra-cra

in every way-way

so Mr. Gla-Gla

thought an afternoon of play-play

would be okay-k

at ELA-A

So the staff were gathered

to the library with care

in hopes that ELA talent

soon would be there

Water and cokes 

on the table display

while delicious warm food

was on it’s way

When what should appear

to all of our eyes

a panel of judges 

to decide on first prize

One being Santa 

in his red and his white (ment)

not a soul could control

all of this excitement

Performers with talents 

one by one

shared in their gift

some serious, some fun

The judges perplexed 

oh mia mya

(or...wait a minute was it...

momma mia?”)

HO! HO! HO!

Vocals and instruments

Snowflakes and Kittens

and a trick from Santa

the guy with the mittens

Then there was one

no words no clatter

no one moved...

nothing the matter

For dear, Cyndie Lou 

so sweetly she sang

who knew? not I

but the melody rang  

The time had now come 

to decide on the prize

clearly “THE VOICE” that

brought tears to our eyes

We sprang from our seats

with a roaring applause

as Cyndie Lou 

got the jewel board from...

ol’ Santa  Claus

Then to us all

it came in to focus

the Givers of gifts

one real, one Hocus Pocus

The one in the red
and fur of white,

the other that made us

all Merry and Bright

That would be you

Mr. Glathar

Thank you for a wonderful 2013

and an afternoon of FUN!!!

You really are amazing

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US

my BIRTHDAYS will never be the same

each passing year

i am reminded of

the miracles

and tender mercies 

of my heavenly father

on my 39th BIRTHDAY

heaven sent

me a gift

of such

magnificence

and grandeur

that words escape me

i have quiet celebrations in my heart

i gather

the pregnancy journal and baby books

and reflect on the beauty of that day

ten short years ago

my mother and father

provided a 90 minute massage

where i could continue

to ponder

reflect

and bask in the art of touch
just around the corner
is fire engine number 5

the bright red door brings a smile to my face

my creator
graces me with nature's beauty

and then...
it is all about noah

noah's tenth BIRTHDAY
decorations


guests


games

tuxedo over th top delicious cake

blue guitar

and my very best gift
check out noah's smile

HAPPY BIRTHDAY US!