HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Well, here we are in 2009. Wow, does it seem like 2008 flew by! Maybe it was because once we unloaded our Lubbock house, things picked up speed and it seemed like it was all downhill.

I've not done a real good job of keeping up to date on this blog and it is certain I'll not make a resolution to do so in 2009, but I will make an effort to be a bit more consistent. It's not only a means of keeping family updated, but also a way to catalog what is happening with our grandchildren and ourselves.

Over the years, we've posted several pictures of Silas and his ability to sleep just about anywhere, anytime. Well, I think I might have a picture that tops his ability. This is Trevor and Landry, our nephews. There is not doubt this picture is a classic.


There have also been times when I've spoken about the large family gatherings at my in-laws, so I thought perhaps I'd share at least one photo from 2008 thanksgiving gathering. We were not there, along with others who did not make it, but you can tell from the photo that there was no room anyway! :)


We have several more photos we want to get posted, but it will have to wait for another time.

Just a couple of updates in regard to new information: Shad is in the process of moving to Portland, OR to continue his schooling. We don't get a great deal of information from him, but it appears he is doing well with his classes and may end up doing some counseling in a rehab center some day.

Alice's company is getting ready for a new community, so we are praying hard that sales will pick up at existing communities and the new one will break ground with some strong sales. It is imperative for many reasons.

I've started a part-time job at OfficeMax. It is a real challenge for me physically. Being on my feet for 5 or 6 hours at a time takes it toll more than I had anticipated. But I do enjoy helping my customers.

Everyone from Texas to the UK seem to be doing well and all the grand kids are very busy with school, sports, and socializing. Best of all, their parents seem to be holding up well!

Guess, I let this be enough for this post. I need to get back to mourning Texas Tech's embarrassing loss to Ole Miss. Perhaps Alabama will do better later tonight.

Happy New Year and God Bless

Norm & Alice