December snow, Christmas, Benji & Joey, Bauers, Justins and Crystals birthdays celebration & other get togethers

Artic Blast 2008!

Enjoy the pics from Thanksgiving. We are greatful for many things this year. Our family and friends all have their health. Our close family friend Steve Reuf will have a very special X-Mas this year as he is complete remission from cancer. We are so happy for him, his family and all the people that love him. We knew you could beat it! Bless our family and friends who are trying to make the best of it despite the hard economic times.

Yes, of course we are very thankful for the gift of Maddy. We had a wonderful 1st Turkey together. She is the best thing that has happened to our family -- even if Abby decides not to vote about this issue. It is so fun to watch her grow and to see how she views the world in her eyes.

The last week has been interesting as we have had the artic blast of 2008. I stayed home from work 2 days last week because of the weather and it looks as if Jim and I will not make it to work tomorrow. We have about 8 inches of snow and over one inch of solid ice! Yikes! Maddy had lots of fun as we dragged her around the neighborhood in the plastic bath tub that belongs to Christina. Thanks guys! We didn't know that it could be so versatile.

Happy Holidays everyone and to a memorable 2009!

six months

November 12th is the 6th month since Madeline was placed in our arms. Lots of changes in her and in us since then.

Hawaii Oahu half of trip

Kauai for Justin & Kim's wedding

First hair cut