Sweet 16

She was born, just 16 years ago!

Our 'sweet 16' grand-daughter is very much in love with her cell phone.

It goes where ever she goes...even the beach.

She has always loved music whether dancing, playing the piano, in the school band or like today, just dancing around the house to Newsie with her brothers and sisters.

The beach is another one of her 'favorites' as she buggie boards with her cousins or swims in the pool...like a mermaid in water. They love their Meg!

Our angel

Christmas in Newbury Park

GG and Aunt Dale arrive from Maryland to spend Christmas with us.

Chelsea, Melanie, and Spencer Christmas morning were excited to see what Santa left them.











Sharlene and John also came for the holidays.

Dan makes a great omlet and was our cook for Christmas morning.

John's family came over later for a Christmas brunch. The following week we were invited to attend Brooke and Madison's piano recital. They both did a wonderful job along with the other pupils.





















Snow caped mountains that could be seen from our home.

Dave's family in Colorado

Steven, Sam, Becki, Mikal














Steven already learning to walk











Mikal is enjoying Basketball











Yeah.....music!

Happy New Year

Ashley is looking forward to 2008 Christmas as she had so much fun her first Christmas...see Ruth & Ben's blog for details.

Caroling...another family tradition

John and Marrianne's neighborhood get together each year and go caroling. This year GG, Dale, Spencer, Mel, Marv and I were invited to sing along. After caroling they all go to one of the neighbors homes for hot chocolate and goodies. We had a wonderful time and really got us into the Christmas spirit. To see more
of John's family fun, check their blog.

Marylyn in WA

To see more of our little princess and

her parents, check their blog....

Christmas in Utah

Joe's back yard and Daniel's ice cave.











Daniel, Meg, Miranda, Alyssa, and Bat-man
oops, we mean Ben-jamin

Matt's family keeps tradition in Colorado

After a fun day of sleding, Matt's family
searches the mountain for the perfect

Christmas tree.