Nate & Nichelle, Nieces and Nephews

We have returned home from San Diego and a great wedding weekend. I will post more pictures later, but am borrowing this one from Janae's blog. I love it! The grandchildren are posing for the "official" photographer with Janae shooting from another angle. Getting this pose was not easy. Grandpa had to bribe them with lifesavers to look at the camera. They had snitched them from someone's bag. Silly grandchildren!

Nathan and Nichelle looked beautiful and soooo happy! It was a very special day.

From our house to yours. . .

Merry Christmas!

Here we are with 6 of our adorable grandchildren. They have just finished participating in our annual nativity play.

We are so blessed!

Ruby and Sadie, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow in San Diego. Two days until Uncle Nate's wedding!

Thank you for letting me "borrow" your photo Emilia!

Lisa's day

Since it is Lisa's birthday today, I thought it would be a good time to finally share her pictures taken the night of her high school graduation. Needless to say, I'm a bit tardy! She has gone on to be a very studious and lovely college student.

Mom and dad were and are very proud of her and rightly so. She is a gem of a girl and a wonderful daughter.
Here is the rest of her family except for Mark. They were thrilled to be attending yet another high school graduation.

And finally, their true colors and personality. Lisa, I hope you are having a stupendous birthday. I admire you greatly!

BD wishes to mom of four

Susan will begin her next year as a busy mom of four! We all agree that this little one is her best birthday, Christmas, and everyday gift.

Happy Birthday Susan!

She did receive another gift or two at our "adult" Christmas dinner last night. All my children and most of the spouses were in attendance. Emilia's mom also joined us. It was so quiet and calm. (Thank you Becky and the Rays.) We loved visiting with each other. Our December birthday people were guests of honor. David's best gift was bonding with Julianna with whom he was making great eye contact.

Nate took these pictures for me, so he missed being in this slightly fuzzy shot.

The December birthday club. We thought Julianna would be a member, but she surprised us and joined the crowded November club instead.

Life is good - only five days until Nate's wedding!

2009 will bring the big "30"

David came to the realization this week that he is very near to "30." His father and I reassured him that it is not that bad. Perhaps he will even enjoy his 30's more because we think the 20's are a bit stressful with all those decisions to be made.

Happy Birthday David!
Ruby's expression says it all, "Just relax!"

Pretty in pink

Most baby afghans I crochet are white, meant to be used on the baby's blessing day. For some reason several months ago (before news of Julianna) I began crocheting in pink. Now I know why. It's finally finished, ribbon and all. Julianna came dressed in pink and brown on Sunday. Now she can be matchy-matchy.

She truly is the sweetest, most precious little thing!

50th BD of the 64 count crayons

Wow! I'm older than the 64 count crayon box. I always remembered these being a part of my childhood. Now I know it was just a part from age 6. I loved getting a new box of these crayons with so many colors. It was a well organized rainbow in a box. Too bad the above borrowed image has been jazzed up. I loved the look of the old box.