Happy New Year

I can't believe we have finished another year. It has been a year of change for all of us and growth comes with change.

It has been great to have Lorna and Tim here. I can't believe how much Dean and Noah have grown since we saw them in May. Dean is quite the talker now and he is definitely trying to figure out how he fits into life and getting his own personality. He loves to do his Wii driving game and Tim is so good about playing with him. Noah reminds me of Tim when he was the same age. Chunky hunk and cute as a button. Tim was the same way and we always called him our devil in angels disguise. Get ready Lorna.

We got to see all the kids and grandkids except the Chases over the holidays. It was a busy time for everyone and thank goodness for Tim and Lorna who have kept my house up with everyone coming and going. Santa found his way here and there was again so much stuff in the living room under the tree, there was hardly anywhere to sit and open presents. Dad and I actually stuck to our agreement pretty closely of not getting each other gifts.

We got a set of pans, a set of storage dishes (glass) with snap on lids and just odds and ends. Marcus gave us a plate he had made with his hand print on it. I got a new Wii fit disc, all of our home movies have been moved to DVD and put into a storage binder. I laughed when Dad got chocolate covered cherries, since he really doesn't care of the sugar junk food, but it did remind us of Christmases past.

I'm anxious for the Chases to get their webcam up and going so we can visit on it. I like to get on with Grant and Marcus and just let them chatter away. I miss the visit of Kendi's kids so hopefully this will help us stay in closer contact - because I'm terrible about the phone.

The new year brings a time to set new goals and work towards bettering ourselves both spiritually and temporally. Be sure and set goals that impact both aspects of life as these are the things that help us grow and get closer to returning to our Father in Heaven. I have set a couple and will need the Lord's help to achieve them. I always think of "the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak" because that is the way I feel everyday as I work towards doing the things I should.

I love all my kids and grandkids, they are wonderful examples to me. I watch as each family grows and am amazed at the things that are just natural for them as families. They have succeeded in spite of my errors and that is a wonderful blessing. I love you all