I know this guy.....He was a little boy in my ward growing up! Go Kai!

I am loving this new AI judge....Kara DioGuardia

She is so talented! This is the voice and talent I hope to have when I am resurrected! Oh...I wish I could sing! I do love to listen to it!

Happy New Year American Idol 2009! Nice addition.

I can't wait to read!

I am all geared up to read these precious words. This women has overcome a very difficult period of her life! I want to sink my heart into her spirit of faith and endurance.

What a great way to start the weekend!

Welcome to the World~Harrison Hallen James

Laura and Rob

(the only picture I have of them)

The proud parents!

9lbs 2 ounces 21inches long

It is fun watching my little sister (Whom is 11 years younger) become a mom.

I remember when she was born. I had two brothers and desperately wanted a sister. I was Laura's' second "mommy". I carried her around proudly, wishing she was my own. I was one of those girls who always got a baby doll for Christmas, cause I loved playing house. In 1981, I had a real baby to play with.

I gave her plenty of nicknames. I have a found memory of when she was four and got into my makeup and spread it all over my bedspread! But, how can you get mad at such a cute face.

She was with me when I got into a car accident, minor fender bender. She was my little buddy. She was there watching me get dressed for the stake dances. She was there when I graduated from High School.

Then.....I left to college, mission and marriage. It was sad to miss her teenage years.

She and I loved it when she would stay a week with Shane, Baby Dylan and I. She still was my little buddy then.

Now, she is a mama. I am in awe with her strength and love for her new baby. My baby grew to a mother. I love her, miss her and very proud of her.

The Mircales on Camano Drive....The Last Weeks before 2009

I am amazed this past year of all the miracles that occured. My nephew Peter had half of his liver removed in December, which was holding the cancer. The doctors also removed his Gall Bladder while they were at it. He recovered beautifully and came home from the hospital less than a week. That was a miracle! He was able to enjoy Christmas and go in public places.(San Diego Zoo) They removed all of the cancer and the Doctors say he has a 5% chance of it returning. That is a miracle! Unfortunately, he has two more rounds of chemo. The miracle is....chemo is a blessing from Heavenly Father that kills the enemy CANCER! Isn't he cute! Love the bald head! The miracle is my brother and his wife are strong people. The miracle is that they live next to my parents and other loved ones to help. It truly is a miracle!

Now this is a miracle....look at this kid. Yes, it is Dylan. He was to dress for school, according to a decade. He chose the 80's! Ya gotta love the mullet! He borrowed this outfit from his Deacons' qourum advisor. I folded the bottom of his pants, like the good old days. He won the prize for the best dressed! So funny!




The miracle is....We finally had a get together with our dear friends, "The Collins". We played games, ate, watched tv, played "Rock Band" (Molly rocks on the drums!) and brought in the new year...with all of our kids! Really,....... it was fun!

North Carolina Rummy? Anyone?

Christmas Morning! IS truly a miracle! The kids wait, and wait for Santa to come. For some miracle, Santa makes it to Camano Drive and drops a load! We are truly blessed.

Surprise!

Stockings were hung....on a table?

The "Big" present!

Katies' new bike!

Hunter scored!

Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for all the fun gifts! Even though we are away from family....we are truly blessed for the miracle of our Eternal Family. I love my children and I love my husband, (especially!!!!!) Christmas isn't Christmas without the miracle of Family!

Happy New Year 2009!