What a year!

That's my honey in his leathers, we were riding the motorcycle up Sundance and it was chilly.

Damon, Sami, and Brenden. We miss them.

Andrea, Liana and Tiffany. Three of our beautiful daughter.

Lucas and his smiley self

Andrea, Sloane, and the Williamson Family at the hospital.

Wendy, Juanita, Sky and Solee.

Tiffany always has a way of making me laugh. She did so much for me when she was staying with us before heading off to Dover to be with Kevin.

Sloane is such a happy little girl. We are so blessed to have the Willimanson's. How can anyone doubt the Lord's hand in this beautiful decision for our Sloane. It brings peace to me and my heart. I hope it does for Andrea as well.

Once again has been a busy year with trips to the hospital. Illness seems to be a common feature in our lives. From Lee's kidney stones, to colitis, the flu, dad getting pneumonia, kidney issues, mom having surgery....geez...I think we need an all year pass at the hospital. Or maybe a frequent flyer miles card....

We have also had a some additions to our family. Krysia gave birth to our cute little Lucas in Texas, in March. We were so blessed to visit with them in Texas this year! Krysia is such a good little mom, and Lucas is such a happy baby! We love and miss them so much. I love cuddling with my little Lucas. He is so lovable. I was so sad to leave them there. I wanted to hide them (Krysia and Lucas) in my big a@* suitcase.

It was also nice to see Christopher and Emily. They are very compatible and it makes me happy that they have so many of the same interests. Emily is a good wife for our Christopher, good job Chris, you chose wisely. Emily you are amazing, we love you dearly!

Andrea gave birth to Sloane, and we have another family to be grateful for. Andrea made the decision to place Sloane for adoption, and The Williamson Family are Incredible! We love them so much. Sloane is such a happy, smiley little cutie. We were so happy we could be there for Andrea and Sloane on her birth day. And that we got to spend a few days with Sloane before heading home to her family. I am so grateful for Andrea and her selfless decision and for the Williamson's and their love for our family, for their love for our daughter, and especially for their love of our beautiful Sloane.

We got to go to Idaho to see Liana and her family, we had a gret weekend with them. And saw Tiffany off as she was leaving to Kevin's graduation in Missouri before they move to set up a new home in Dover.

Out grandkids, Damon, Sami and Brenden are growing so fast. They are so funny, and one day with them and I feel older than my 44 years. Damon was a sweetheart when he said to us, "You don't look old enough to be grandparents, you are still young!" I think he's my favorite..."wink, wink."

Juanita and Eric got a new additon as well, their cute little murphy. He is such a doll, I love to him, I love that Juanita has a running buddy when Eric is not around.

Andrea got her dream puppy....Boomer, and adorable white bulldog. He is so cute. I am happy that he makes her so happy.

Tiffany and Kevin moved across the country. They have made Dover, Delaware their home for the next couple of years. Kevin is in the Air Force so I will blame them for taking my girl so far away from us. I miss her terribly. I miss you too Kevin...

We got to visit with Sky, Solee, and Wendy one day. It wasn't long enough for me, but what can you do? I love them so much! Sky and Solee are getting so big. I can't believe that Sky is 10 and Solee is going to be 7 in March, it takes my breath away....

Thank you Wendy and Malen for being such EXTRAORDINARY PARENTS!

To my fantastic husband for supporting me in my endeavors. For his love and comfort when I have been ill, or feeling down, or letting me be alone when I need it. He is so selfless. He works so hard for our family. He works all day at his job as a Network Systems Engineer for Novarad. Then he ususally comes home only to do some pretty manuel labor to help his folks. Or to help one of his sisters with one of their many needs.

Not to mention helping in our Ward when called upon. He enjoys Home Teaching and serving families in our Ward. He is very busy with his calling in our Stake calling as the Stake Emergency Communications Coordinator. It is something right up his alley. He enjoys learning all he can about emergency prepardness and how he can help our Stake.

It has been a year of many new and wonderful, and bittersweet memories....