Thomas

Thomas got this superman blanket. I thought it was great. Our super Hero--he is a great guy.

Happy Times

Christmas Pictures

The New Year

I haven't updated my blog in a long time. Christmas is over and it was a very good one. We were all together and everyone was happy. The gifts were over the top and Dennis and I really appreciate the generosity and thoughtfulness. Tom with the help of his brothers made a lighthouse to grace my yard up in Paradise. I'm having trouble deciding where to put it. I'd like to put it in the front but I could see it and enjoy it more by the water. The kids pitched in and got us both Tablets. So handy and great to have. Dennis sits in his comfy chair by the fire and uses it every day. It has a permanent home right next to the TV clicker. Mine is not far away from me. It goes with my phone and camera everywhere I do. LOVE It! I was speechless. Ann and Denny got new handguns. Ann called hers Ralphy. I don't know if Jen and Denny are naming theirs but I have to get some pictures of them. Rich really surprised Ann and we could see how pleased he was. Kelly was very happy with her Kindle Fire which Jim surprised her with. Alida liked all her things and the guys sat back and smiled. Tessa and Mike are just happy being a young engaged couple. What a Christmas!

Thanksgiving!

We have so much to be thankful for. My niece and her family have a healthy newborn son. He is the fourth of four boys. His brothers are so proud to have another brother but a little girl would be welcomed with the same joy. My kids, we were all together but Becca and Sara stayed home to watch the pets and have a great dinner with their friends. Becca is a great cook and Sarah taste tests and so I know the meal was a success. It was so nice to see everyone and the grandkids are growing by leaps and bounds. I always cry when they leave. I do, but it is tears that I feel for the times when my kids were little. Those were the best time of our lives. When you are so busy you don't realize how empty it is when they are gone. We are proud of the men and woman they have become and our kids by marriage and the best. So lucky are we to have them all. We are blessed. Thank you! Tessa, we are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. We can see why Mike loves you and so do we. See you all at Christmas!!

Happy Birthday Sarah!

Sarah is eighteen years old today. She is in her Senior year at school and this year is going to be a big one for her. She is a very pretty young woman and is as smart as she is beautiful. She has good sense and will do well. She is one of our treasures and we love her very much. Enjoy your Senior year, it will go by fast. We can't believe we have another grandchild well on her way to being a adult member of our family. Have a good year! Love, Grandma and Grandpa

Happy Birthday Pierce!

I know this is a late post but here it is. Pierce turned 14 this year. He is starting the hard years of a young person. So many things going on, trying to navigate the road to being a young adult and still at times feeling like a kid. He has been such a help to Dennis and I. Terese and Pierce have been very good to the younger kids. I hope this year brings him new friends and he enjoys his venture into High School. We are proud of you Pierce. You are very smart and you will do well. You are one of our treasures and are are tucked in with all the others. Love you!