Well, we returned from Tennessee after a wonder visit with Keith, Audrey, Dann and Kimmy. It was a wonderful time with family. We were privileged to share their first Tennessee Christmas in their new home. Of course I took plenty of pictures. Hopefully that link works and you can share our good times.
Alice and I wish everyone a Happy New Year for 2008. May it be filled with everything you need and may the happiness of family be your greatest joy.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Here is a Winner!!
Our nephew Bryson who lives in Oregon with his folks, Angie and Sage, along with his sister Lindsay, won first place in a wrestling competition. What a tremendous accomplishment!
Congratulations Bryson! 96 pound JV District Champion for Umpqua Valley League. He pinned both of his opponents at the District meet to win the championship.
You can rest assured there are no 96 pound weaklings in this family!!!!
Here is an update
It's getting colder here, at least at night. The day time temps rebound some, so that's nice. Gets more of a "winter" feel when the temps are in the 20s at night.
We are planning to go to TN over Christmas to visit Keith and Audrey in their new home. Their kids, Dann and Kim will be there and this will give everyone a sense of "family" during the holiday. Since this will be the first Christmas for them in their new home, it will be nice to share the time with them.
As you might imagine, things have slowed down some for Alice's work. They are feeling the building crunch just like everyone else. We are hoping that it will not impact her job, but then who knows.
We got elfed from the kids in the UK. So you might want to check that out. It is really funny!
We don't hear much from Paul and Autumn, so we are not sure what the plans are their for the holidays. We do know that Clay and Ashlee will be spending Christmas with their mom in Littlefield. Not sure what Clay will do without all the other boys around. Might be a nice break for him.
We are getting a lot of nice cards and letters from folks. Hearing from those we haven't heard form in a while so that is fun.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a joy filled 2008!
We are planning to go to TN over Christmas to visit Keith and Audrey in their new home. Their kids, Dann and Kim will be there and this will give everyone a sense of "family" during the holiday. Since this will be the first Christmas for them in their new home, it will be nice to share the time with them.
As you might imagine, things have slowed down some for Alice's work. They are feeling the building crunch just like everyone else. We are hoping that it will not impact her job, but then who knows.
We got elfed from the kids in the UK. So you might want to check that out. It is really funny!
We don't hear much from Paul and Autumn, so we are not sure what the plans are their for the holidays. We do know that Clay and Ashlee will be spending Christmas with their mom in Littlefield. Not sure what Clay will do without all the other boys around. Might be a nice break for him.
We are getting a lot of nice cards and letters from folks. Hearing from those we haven't heard form in a while so that is fun.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a joy filled 2008!
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Time for some Pictures
Well it's time for some updated pictures. This one is of the premier tree decorator and shopper supreme.
This one is of our faithful friend, really smart and fun loving pooch Eli!
Then our living room with a bit of the Christmas spirit. Alice was indeed surprised when I put the tree up all by myself. I think it was the first time I did that and it was not as hard as I had imagined. Cutting it, hauling it down the "hill", keeping it in water until the right time, and then of course matching the color coded branches to the colors on the trunk were most challenging.
Yes, we're ready for our first Christmas in NC. It is a bit awkward with 60 degree temps, but the nights are cold so that helps keep things in perspective.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
This one is of our faithful friend, really smart and fun loving pooch Eli!
Then our living room with a bit of the Christmas spirit. Alice was indeed surprised when I put the tree up all by myself. I think it was the first time I did that and it was not as hard as I had imagined. Cutting it, hauling it down the "hill", keeping it in water until the right time, and then of course matching the color coded branches to the colors on the trunk were most challenging.
Yes, we're ready for our first Christmas in NC. It is a bit awkward with 60 degree temps, but the nights are cold so that helps keep things in perspective.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Saturday, December 1, 2007
HO HO HO!!!
Here we are, decorating for Christmas. I have my "orders" to write the annual Christmas letter and we are wondering how in the world we are going to keep Eli away from all the decorations this year. Of course, having temps in the 60s, sunshine and green grass doesn't exactly get ya in the mood. But then, it's not the first time we've been in that situation.
Today was my sister's 60th birthday. Can't believe she is getting that old. I suppose it won't be long and I'll need to order her a walker and a case of Geritol! Nevertheless, I did call her for her birthday - twice as a matter of fact. That ought to hold her for a while!
We are trying to decide what to do about Christmas gifts this year. Not that we want to be "scroogy" but there are so many people who have so many needs - and we have been so blessed that it seems silly to buy "more". So we'll seek ways to help others instead of getting caught up in self. Alice's company is doing the same. Instead of giving gifts within the office, they are taking the money they would have spent on gifts and giving it to "Homes for the Troops". It's a pretty cool organization that helps Vets find homes, get existing homes remodeled, or help them build new homes.
Audrey and Keith are moving to TN this weekend so they will be within a three to four hour drive, so we may get a chance to see them more often. It will be exciting to see how plans progress for their coffee shop ministry.
We don't hear much from Paul and Autumn, but Ben, Heather, and the boys are all doing well. Ben was in the San Diego a few weeks ago for a conference. Sue, Heather's mom was over to spend time with her and the boys so that was nice. Ben got delayed in his return trip, but made it home in good shape. We hope to get over there in '08. I suppose it is going to have to happen whether we sell the Lubbock house or not!
Speaking of that house, we have a great Realtor. She has basically been "managing" the property for us. So we are hoping that things move quickly and we can reward her for her efforts.
We did make it to PA for Thanksgiving and that was fun. Plenty of folks around the Thanksgiving table. So that is always a challenge. Alice and I went up early so we had some "quiet time" with the folks and a few others before everyone started arriving.
Well, the digital camera is pooped out, so hope to get some pics posted when we get it replaced or I get some non-fuzzy ones on my phone!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. Don't forget...say MERRY CHRISTMAS!
ain't life grand!
Today was my sister's 60th birthday. Can't believe she is getting that old. I suppose it won't be long and I'll need to order her a walker and a case of Geritol! Nevertheless, I did call her for her birthday - twice as a matter of fact. That ought to hold her for a while!
We are trying to decide what to do about Christmas gifts this year. Not that we want to be "scroogy" but there are so many people who have so many needs - and we have been so blessed that it seems silly to buy "more". So we'll seek ways to help others instead of getting caught up in self. Alice's company is doing the same. Instead of giving gifts within the office, they are taking the money they would have spent on gifts and giving it to "Homes for the Troops". It's a pretty cool organization that helps Vets find homes, get existing homes remodeled, or help them build new homes.
Audrey and Keith are moving to TN this weekend so they will be within a three to four hour drive, so we may get a chance to see them more often. It will be exciting to see how plans progress for their coffee shop ministry.
We don't hear much from Paul and Autumn, but Ben, Heather, and the boys are all doing well. Ben was in the San Diego a few weeks ago for a conference. Sue, Heather's mom was over to spend time with her and the boys so that was nice. Ben got delayed in his return trip, but made it home in good shape. We hope to get over there in '08. I suppose it is going to have to happen whether we sell the Lubbock house or not!
Speaking of that house, we have a great Realtor. She has basically been "managing" the property for us. So we are hoping that things move quickly and we can reward her for her efforts.
We did make it to PA for Thanksgiving and that was fun. Plenty of folks around the Thanksgiving table. So that is always a challenge. Alice and I went up early so we had some "quiet time" with the folks and a few others before everyone started arriving.
Well, the digital camera is pooped out, so hope to get some pics posted when we get it replaced or I get some non-fuzzy ones on my phone!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. Don't forget...say MERRY CHRISTMAS!
ain't life grand!
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