This is for a special someone. You know who you are....

We haven't given up on you, don't give up on yourself! We love you very much

Fun with the Wii

Santa brought the family a Wii this year. We have had great fun playing it. Courtney called it a W, I, I, as a code name. I think he really thought the kids didn't know what he was talking about! The pics below are of Courtney's dad, our friends "D & L", and Hunter's little friend "P".

A few pics from Christmas 2008

Courtney modeling his GI, and staring at his cell phone. He had asked for a personal cell phone so Santa agreed. He put it in Courtney's stocking and then Justin called him Christmas morning. It was funny to see his face. The GI is for his martial arts that is doing. We are trying to convince him to enter into a tournament this summer. He won't agree, but we haven't given up.
Hunter and his Ipod.
Brittni and Justin opening before they had to leave to go to Justin's family. This was the first year we had to "share" Brittni. It went well, but it was weird not having her with us for Christmas Eve.
Connor loves SpongeBob, and yes he is that tall!
Ari loves them Yankees.
Our friends the "W's" joined us this year!
My mom and step-dad, Christmas Eve 2008. They had to be here then because my mom had cooked up a surprise for my sister in Florida. I can't believe we pulled it off!

Hunter lost a tooth....

on a field trip! Mr. Independent even pulled it by himself. Here is a pic of him shortly after he got home from school. The second pic is of him holding the tooth. He was soo excited. The only problem, he only lost one so he couldn't sing "All I want for Christmas is my two Front Teeth". He is already signing, all I want for Valentine's day is my two front teeth, he is hoping to pull the other one shortly!

A few things I am thankful for....

In no particular order:

I am thankful for ALL of my college kids. We don't have a picture of all of them so I chose to leave pics of them off so as to not hurt anyones feelings. I am thankful for all of them!

I am also thankful for my friends. The ones who come through when I need them and don't expect anything in return. True friends are hard to find and I am blessed to have some in my life.



My father in law, and brothers in law and spouses. Not pictured Amy and Angela

My sister and her family. Not pictured my brother in law, nieces and nephew.

Justin, he makes Brittni very happy and that makes us very happy!

My husband

My children


Not pictured, my step-mom Kay.
My parents

Happy Veteran's Day

I am a very proud grand daughter. See the pictures below to see why!

Tomorrow marks my 19th wedding anniverary but more importantly it is Veteran's Day. A day we should show our appreciation to all the veterans who have served, are serving and will serve on our behalf. We recently had a presidential election. Whether or not you liked the outcome, you had a chance to vote, thanks in part to the many veterans who have served. Currently, I know 3 people fom here in Dubtown who are serving in Iraq. That is three families whom I am personally connected too that are sacrificing on my behalf. Take a minute today and thank a veteran or a veterans family.

Grandpa Steve receiving special recognition from my alma mater, El Reno High School. He was one of 2 living WWI vets honored on 11-11-93. I lost my beloved Grandpa on 12-2-93.

Grandpa Steve and His Dear Friend and WWI buddy, Johnny Fitch