Photos from the Thanksgiving Holiday

These three people were the most important at Debbie's Thanksgiving dinner: Debbie because she hosted us, Stacia because it was her birthday the day before Thanksgiving, and Natalie because she was the entertainment!


Natalie and her Aunt Jody enjoy a quiet moment.

Mom never eats a Thanksgiving dinner without first giving thanks for a glass of wine.

Aren't they a cute brother/sister team?
John and Jody - you have made your parents proud.

Debbie was relegated to the 'kids' table,
but I don't think she minded too much because Natalie was there.

We finally talked Nancy's sister Barbara in to spending a holiday with the Siefers family.

The Thanksgiving table was absolutely beautiful.
We each had our own fresh rose.

John is now Grandma's favorite grandson because he kept the wine flowing.

What is that look on the faces of Mick and Co?
I think it was about who had to do dishes.

Greg did the honor of carving the turkey.

Jody, did you make the sweet potatoes or just add the marshmallows?

What is so special about this photo of John and Debbie?
The answer - Debbie has her eyes open!

I forgot to post two birthday wishes!

Happy Belated Birthday to Stacia!

Happy belated birthday to Di! She is the one holding two fingers above Jackie's head.

It was an absolute joy to visit with Robyn, Karsen, and Logan at halftime of the football game Saturday. Wow, those girls look just like their mother. Robyn and I coached basketball together in 1992 at Wilson. One of the greatest days in my life was being in the delivery room with Robyn when Karsen was born! Robyn is a KU fan, but she supports her nephew Jordy Nelson.

Susan and I enjoyed the football game in style on Saturday by sitting in one of the boxes on the East side of the stadium. Actually, it was the only way I would have been able to be at the game because I still am not able to endure the heat, sun, and standing. Yes, it was hot in the sun on Saturday.

Photos of the Day - Dad and Kevin's birthday celebration

My mom and dad (Velma and Casey) and siblings - Debbie, Bill, and Susan

This was a difficult photo to take because Garrett and Anna were squirming while we tried to take the picture with Fern and Joyce. Thanks ladies for the brownies and tapioca.

Aunt Joan put a little hot fudge topping on Fred's ice cream. Thanks Mom for making the home-made ice cream!

Sam was the true center of attention at the party.

My brother Bill and his wife Julie



The birthday boys - Kevin and Dad

Happy 83rd Birthday to my Dad - Casey Siefers

It's a big day - November 15 - because it is my Dad's birthday. Isn't he a handsome man?

Photo of the Day - my sister Debbie and her quilting buddies

Nancy took this photo last Friday after we ate dinner at Harry's. Debbie and her friends (they are my friends too) spent the afternoon shopping for Fat Quarters. For all of you non-quilters, Fat Quarter is a quilting term for the specific size of material. It is also my favorite quilting term. In fact, whenever I see my sister Debbie, I like to ask her if she has any extra Fat Quarters. It just sounds fun, doesn't it? Back to the photo, Gayle, Anita, Debbie, and Kathy DID shop for quilting material (and other things) in Manhattan and Junction City and then joined Nancy and me at Harry's. As you study this photo, you can see that Gayle and Debbie made the same jacket choice, while Anita and Kathy made the same color choice! Maybe you are spending a little too much time together.... Thanks ladies for a fun evening!

November 11 - A Birthday Shout-out to Kevin & Barbara and Happy Veterans Day

Kevin is my nephew who sends me lots of camera-phone photos to keep me informed of the happenings on his farm at Dorrance.

Barbara has been an important part of my treatment during the past six months by giving me lots and lots of massages and energy work.

Shout out to Leadership Studies Ambassadors

Emily and Victoria waterproofed our glider and picnic table.

Todd lived up to his title as the group adviser as he supervised Brett.

Brett (yes, there were two Brett's who helped) gathered the limbs that our friends Jackie and Di had trimmed.

Lori and Ella painted our front steps.

I want to give a very special thank you to the Leadership Studies and Programs Ambassadors who helped us with yard work last weekend. They are a special group of K-Staters who gave of their time and talent on Sunday to make our yard look lots better.

Turn back the calendar to May - I was prepared for the Summer of Mary Kay. I had several projects -indoor and outdoor - that I was going to complete during the summer. STOP - I found the lump on May 11 and NOTHING happened to the projects after that. So, thanks again to the LSP Ambassadors who helped complete some of the projects that I had planned to do last summer.

Funny how life has a way of interrupting your best made plans. Even though I did not find success on my summer projects, I KNOW I found success on some important life lessons. I have written about it before, but one of the most important lessons was the value of loving. I have received so much love and support in my journey that it has been overwhelming at times. I thank all of you who have given and who continue to give love and inspiration to me to stay positive and to believe that I could survive cancer, chemo, and surgery.

Love to all,
Mary Kay

Photos of the Day - Just some photos I want to share

Dad loves to eat breakfast at the Bear House Cafe in Bunker Hill.
His favorite is American fries with fried onions.

My grand-niece Natalie was more interested in standing on her birthday present than playing with it.

My sister Susan and my grand-nephew Garrett

John, Grace, and Deuce visited us on Halloween.

My friend Lilly and her cat.

Di, Jeremy, and Jackie in their Halloween costumes.

Last week, I watched the famous Dorrance/Wilson volleyball team as they defeated TWO opponents with precision serves and 100 mph kills!! It was fun to see them play. Way to go ladies: Beth, Donna Fay, Heather, Kim, Teresa, Ellen, and Sharon.

Anna and Garrett love computers, especially my laptop. At age four, Garrett can use the touch pad while he navigates through his two favorites websites - starfall.com and thomasandfriends.com

Photo of the Day - Kelly and Sam