Did you know that Christmas is over?

Well, tomorrow is February so I guess the holiday season is finally over. Time to get back to work. This month has been great. I have just hired two new agents and they look like they are going to do well. Brad Nye (Yes, my next door neighbor) is giving it a go as well as Brandon Fenwick. Looks like a boomin year for the rug business. Mom sure misses you guys. We can't wait for the triathalon in about a month. Take care.

A Shout out to Chelsey!!

I forgot to blog on Chelsey's birthday, January 4th. I did remember to send her a birthday text though, so I half remembered!!!

Chelsey is such a grand addition to our family. She fits right in. (some days probably not the best compliment). Most of all she and Bryan are a great pair!!! We were so happy to have you home with us for awhile. I look forward to coming and seeing you in May!

I hope you had a good birthday, and enjoy your painting when your parents come.

Happy Birthday Maggie!!!

Today was Maggie's birthday. I have been thinking of her all day, and hope that she had a good day.

Maggie is really incredible. She says she has no friends in LeMoore, yet everytime I call she is reading a book for some book club or throwing a baby shower for a friend with another friend. For a person with no friends, she sure keeps busy!!!!

Maggie is a good daughter and sister. She was always kind of a peace maker in our home. She was part of the younger kids and older kids, too. We are proud of Maggie and how she has built a good life and family. She is an example to all of us. She has strong values and beliefs that she can keep and still be a good friend to everyone!

I am glad that Maggie is part of our family. I wish that she lived closer, so we could be a part of her everyday life a little more!!!

Sure is quiet!!!

We had such a great time with everyone here. Sometimes the tension is up, but for the most part I think we did great, biting our tongues and letting everyone have their own opinions!

Dad has gone back to work. He is training one, maybe two new agents. The house is back together and we are very lonesome. Even the Thompsons have been absent. Oliver comes over once in awhile to play video in the placement, but that is it!!!!

I just want to tell all of you, children and their mates, (we really don't think of the mates any differently, to us you are all our children) how much we love and admire you. In your own spheres you are all so successful and such good influences on the people you associate with. Believe me, not all parents can say that!!!!

We are so fortunate to have a family that all love each other, and want to be together.

Thank you for the good times we had. We are already lonesome for the noise and confusion!!

Back to life....back to reality

I hope every one is recovering from the Ray invasion. We are having a hard time making our way back to reality. Graham has been a little feverish and Lucy still says at least once a day, "I would happy if we could just go back to Grandma and Grandpa's house!" Or at least something very similar. We had such a great time with everybody. Thanks to Mom and Dad for making our Christmas so great and helping out with our little ones so much. We love you! Only 3 more shopping days until someone special's birthday!!