Blessings, Thankfulness and Christmas Memories!

The last three months have gone by so fast. Our lives were touched by the baptism of a granddaughter, the birth of a grandson and a granddaughter, the announcement of a new grandson to be born this May, blessings of the new grandchildren, the deaths of a dear brother and a close nephew, our oldest granddaughter turning ten, Happy Thanksgiving in sunny Texas, and a wonderful Christmas. We took six whirlwind trips in 2 1/2 months....it was needless to say crazy but it was enjoyable, sometimes sad, but with the renewed blessings of family and friends with each trip. Below are a few posts from each...(Sorry if it seems like a lot...I had a hard time picking which to use, there were so many great moments.)

MacKenzie's baptism (Jason's daughter)

Landon Eric's blessing born in October

Thanksgiving in San Antonio

Matthew and Katie and boys

CarterKeegan

Jumping on the Grandma and Grandpa's bed (shhh...don't tell Dad and Mom)

Halloween in Utah

Spiderman Cooper

DarthVader Noah

Beautiful Eden (below)

Eden's Blessing Day

Three generations - Grandma Ranae, Stephanie Ranae and

little Eden Ranae

Kaitlyn's 10th Birthday

Christmas Memories

Sweet Olivia in her Christmas dress

Christmas Eve

Eric, Olivia and Keegan

Carter

Christmas Morning

Little Landon

Christmas Day

Cute Kael

Grandpa opening up Maddie's present that she

picked out! (below)

It's a beautiful salmon colored shirt....for the ultra conservative...and

he looks awwwwwesome in it! Way to go Maddie!

KaidenVisiting the Gingerbread Display

Kaitlyn and the Gingerbread house she decorated!

MacKenzie and her Gingerbread house!

Matthew, Katie and their boys with Grandpa at the

train museum!

Happy Birthday, Kaitlyn

Today is the birthday of our granddaughter, Kaitlyn. She is now the big "10" years! It is hard to believe that ten years has passed since we received an exciting call telling us that our first grandchild was born. It is hard to describe feelings when holding a new grandchild but it is such an awe inspiring moment. That feeling is always there with each new grandchild. Kaitlyn is a beautiful girl with so many wonderful characteristics and talents. She has always loved life, family and school. She loves ballet and right now playing the recorder (maybe that first step towards a bigger instrument), having friends and playing with her family's new puppy. Kaitlyn always gives Grandpa and Grandma big smiles and hugs whenever she sees us. What a delight she has been in our lives!

Happy, Happy Birthday, Kaitlyn!

We Love You!

Welcome to new grandbabies, Landon Eric and Eden Ranae

Grandpa and I are excited to welcome our newest grandbabies born in the month of October. Little hugs and kisses go to Landon Eric born to our son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Joy, and to Eden Ranae, born to our daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Brett. Landon is a cute and handsome little guy with lots blond hair and Eden is a darling and beautiful girl with lots of dark hair. It's been fun for Rick and I to have been able to enjoy both of them during the past month.

Baby Landon Eric
So Cute!

Lots of Blond Hair!

Baby Eden Ranae
So Darling!

Lots of Dark Hair!