THANKS MOM AND DAD

I just spent the last three hours on the phone with my dad. Last night mom had asked him to call me today because she sensed something was wrong with me. She was right....but how could you explain that connection that she knew....because she truly loves me and I truly love her. Once again I am reminded that although I am a mother of two wonderful children, there are times when I need to be the daughter and turn to mommy and daddy. Thanks.

Thanks Lacey!

Taylor, Juli, Chelsea and I had a great time last night at your stamping party. My favorite part was when your sister-in-law tried to send you and Chelsea to your room for time out!

JANUARY 2008

I have high hopes for 2008 and I hope I am not let down. Ha. Each month I will try and post new photos and information on what is happening. January has been off to a good start so keep your fingers crossed for February!

Adam and Marc on their Wiggle carts they got for Christmas.

Taylor on a Wiggle Cart.

Sam and I hope that Christmas 2008 will bring all of those that we love and hold dear to our dinner table.

Taylor was very happy Christmas morning, Sam-ta, uh Santa was very good to her.

Brian was extremely happy Christmas morning. Can you say "spoiled"?

Sam got an owie in his eye X-mas eve morning thats why he wasn't at Mass. He felt a little better X-mas morning but it did take three days for it to heal.

Gosh am I lucky and loved. Taylor, Brian, Mom, Dad (Larry), Juli, Dad (Joe) Trey, Marc, Adam and Cole. Christmas eve mass at St. Timothy's

Dad (Joe), Me, Taylor and Brian X-mas eve at St. Timothy's

Cole, Marc, Juli, Adam and Trey X-mas eve at St. Timothy's

OINK!

Lacey! Did you eat all of that fudge by yourself? lol

Jace I am sure is thanking Sam in his own special way....with smiles.

Bradon thanking Sam for his sandbox and slide!

I know this looks new but it was totally refurbished by Sam and I to give as a gift to Lacey, Brandon, Bradon and Jace.

Bradon wanted his own slide so Sam and I made it happen!

I am so much happier now. Thanks to my kids and my dads, Joe and Larry, my new mommy Rona and of course the person who makes me laugh the most...Sam

Tay wanted to go out Halloween night as Brian dead...they look like twins don't they?

Aren't they just toooo cute?! Sam, the kids and I just feel soooo good when we get together with them. So much love.

Sam's sister whom is reaping the benefits of his hard work and now doesn't want to pay him the 50K they agreed upon. Blood is not thicker than water once again.

Inside of Aunt Becky's restaurant that Sam worked so hard to make nice for his dad and sister.

The restaurant that Sam sacrificed so much for on behalf of his dad and sister.

Brian and Taylor with their Grandpa and Grandma...my dad and new mommy!

Sadly it took me 23 years to call my dad and say that I was sorry but I am glad that I did. I realized how much I have missed this gentle soul.

D-backs game, great seats, great game and great fun!

I think Brian was expecting something a little larger for his 16th birthday. Sam and his sense of humor!

Taylor woke up to loads of Dr. Pepper on her birthday from Sam whom also is a Dr. Pepper freak. Taylor turned 15.

My good friend Michelle and her two boys Ryan and Kyle. I sure do miss them! Isn't she beautiful? Oh yeah.....and available!

Turning 17 soon...February 9th! He has his driver's license so each and everyone beware!

New Blogger so be patient

I have been wanting to do this for a long time since Lacey and Chelsea created their pages. Out of sheer boredom I created this page from the photos Taylor had on her computer. Taylor got a new scanner, printer, copier (all in one) for Christmas so I will upload more photos from my camera and post some recent photos.

Taylor really wanted a ride on a pirate ship but the camel was her only option.

Life is good when you are a cute pirate!

Nothing like a good pillow fight between siblings.

Knife throwing at the Renaissance Festival...must be a guy thing or a male bonding thing!

Taylor is the pirate of the family and continues to add to her costume each year when attend the Renaissance Festival. She is the cutest pirate there!

It's always great to see Chad when he comes into town on leave from the military.

China Sky's Bella Chenille. We just call her Chenille or Fatty!

Brian's dog, Aiden. I call him Heaven and Hell on Four!

Taylor can be seen easily on any slope with her orange fox hat! Her friend Veronica went with us for some snow fun.

Brian snowboarding and looking confidant on the slopes of Sunrise.

Duck to water just like I said. He took lessons at the beginning of day 1 and by the 3rd day of skiing he was completing his mountain runs without falling once!

I am so glad to have a special someone to go skiing with. Sam and I can ski together while the kids snowboard. Sunrise Ski Park was the perfect place to teach Sam to ski.

The New Year....

Lets see what 2008 is going to bring. So far so good. The kids are doing great in school and are looking forward to a snowboarding trip up to Sunrise. We went last year and had a great time.