After Christmas

Today is Sunday and it is way to quiet. We had a wonderful Christmas. of course everyone was way to generous. Thank all of you so much. It was having most of the family come by Christmas eve day. we enjoyed your visit and seeing the cute kids. We did miss Kendra and her little ones, they were in California. Thanks again to all, we love you so much. Christmas day we opened our presents all alone and then went to Joe's and Debbie's for a wonderful breakfest. Joe was staying off his leg so Debbie, Amber and Jon cooked. We had a nice visit and played with the darling babies of Jaris and Amber. Went home and did our cooking for the dinner later in the day. (between phone calls from family and friends. We had a lovely dinner at the Willie's, just us and them and Josh and Sam. We had cord-on-blue for a change. It was good. They played rummy for a while. We went by Linda's to see their beautiful tree and decorations. Baby Timothy didn't get to come home because of the weather. Kendra and family are back from Cal. Hope to see them tomarrow. Well that is about all the news and update. We missed Pam and Shaylee, but Matthew was with them and they went to Loleene's in the snow storm. Have a wonder New Year and GO DUCKS.

Christmas Decorations

Just a few of our Christmas decoratons, not as many as usual, but nice. Larry did a good job outside and I did what I could inside. We have finished 12 batches of candy and deleivered 7 to friends and Home teaching families. Our families will get their's on Christmas eve.Best of luck Joe on your're surgery the 24th. We will be thinking of you and praying for you. Maybe we can come out Christmas night, let us know if you are up to it. Christmas day will be quiet, just a few of us at the Willie's . (If we are invitied. Baby Timothy is doing better, may be able to come back to this hospital this week. Is taking a pacifer now.Pam and Shaylee won't be here, Money and weather. Will let you all know what my Dr. says after tomarrow. The 22nd . See you Christmas eve if you can make it. MERRY CHRISTMAS. LOVE MOM.

Mom's Update

Well the decorating is done and the tree is up and looks nice( a real one this year) thanks to David for getting it for us and also decorating it. We have the out of town packages in the mail and 7 batches of candy made, so I guess we are close to being ready for the holiday. Just a quick update on me. Hip surgery delayed until last of March or April. I will see my Uriologyist the 22nd of Dec. I must have 2 or 3 months free of a bladder infection before the surgeon will do the surgery. Guess I'll limp around for 4 more months.Lets see,, Melody's baby Timothy had brain surgery today and got through the surgery well, they drained of the blood and put in a shunt. He will be in Portland for some time more. He is still being feed through a tube. Pray for him.Steve as far as we know is still out of work, but Lisa is working at OMLB. Larene and Skip won't be here this year, we will miss them. They report that the twins are growing and doing well. Due in Feb.They had a nice shower for them. Angi just finished her term at school and got a "A" average. Good job Angi. Their family came bye today and visited they are doing so good. Brought us new pictures of their family. Don't see much of Sheila's family, guess they are OK. David still has no work, except cleaning houses for people. He is in so much pain it hurts me to watch him move. Denise's family is coming home again. Nathan finished his 105 days in Boston and the towns around there. Matthew will be home from scholl this week, then back to Hawaii. Kendra and family will go to Calfornia for Christmas again the year. Darn, this was their year to be here. Guess who the boss is at their house. Trisha is doing good. Denise is working 3 jobs and babysitting grandkids, Linden will start a new job in Janruary. More later on that.Josh and Sam come down often, they are doing well. Joe will have knee surgery on Christmas eve day. Short stay, will be off work for some time. Best of luck Joe!!!. Kim and family won't be home this year for Christmas but Amber and Jon will be here with baby Addison. She is growing up way to fast. Jaris is still working for a glass shop and Niki at State Farm. Baby Auston is doing well and keeping his Mom and Dad busy as well as Grandma and Grandpa. Pam and Shaylee decided not to come for Christmas, they will come when I have my surgery, Shaylee is busy working and going to school. Pam is taking care of Loleene for me since she had her knee replaced. Thank's Pam. I still have Emily some times, she in in to everything, but fun. Will sign off for now. See all of you on Christmas Eve. Love Mom

Josephine at the birthday part for Emily. Isn't she pretty.

Emily turned 1 on Nov 25th. Isn't she cute. We love her to death.