CHRISTMAS UPDATE

Whosh!!! We made it to the Holiday and everyone is smiles. It's been a very busy month. At the beginning of the month I was about to boycot the Christmas cards due to timing but once again the Christmas spirit snuck in and I managed to get them sent off. I love getting them so a click of a picture, uploading to Sam's Club and a drive over to pick up the cards, stuffing envelopes, sealing and sending them, they were on their way. Sorry if I miss anyone! The weather was so nice in December that I decided to get up on the roop top and paint away to update the shutter color. My neighbors thought I was crazy but I managed to get them done and we love the outcome. I found out during the day painting on the roof would get a bit toasty so out came the work halagens and off I went painting away in the evenings. My one neighbor (Judy) mentioned she was glad to see someone so crazy as her move in we are two of a kind. Mark did help when he could and I left the ladder painting to him. Then inbetween that we were running like always with Christmas performances, church and class parties as well as Mark's work party. It was a busy but festive Holiday. We have been overwhelmed bye how many people open their doors and invite us over so needless to say it's been a ton of running and fun for all of us. From dinners, to game nights, and just plain hanging out. We have once again been blessed. I do mean this dearly, we had wonderful friends and neighbors in Califonia and it's the same on this side that is making it feel like home. Our kids and the neighbor kids are beinging to run into and out of each others homes, yesterday it was a Community Christmas with literally running back and forth between the kids checking out each others gifts and treats. So much to choose from and they were all having double the fun. We didn't loose sight of the love that came into our home and lives this year and cherish the memories we have had this year. We do miss everyone back home but know we are coming to visit soon. We hope to enjoy the last few day left of 2007 and visit with our family and friends via web cam and phone lines. Hope everyone enjoys the rest of this Holiday Season. Love to all. Yvonne & Family