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Well we made it through the holidays. We had a wonderful Christmas. Susan and family stayed at our house and boy did Santa ever spoil the Susan's kids and Makayla. It was fun to have little children here for Christmas. Danielle and Clayton went to Oregon for Christmas. Harmoni came over Christmas morning and handed out gifts. We had a lovely meal of turkey and dressing. It was really yummy. We spent New Years eve with family and friends with our traditional game of bowling and then home for food, treat and more games. We played a new game that we bought called Loaded Questions. It is so much fun to play and we laugh hysterically every time we play it.
We went and had family pictures taken just before Christmas and it was about time. The last time we had them taken was about ten years ago.We were very happy with the photos. It kind of made me sad because everyone is so grown up now.
We also lost Paul's mom just after Thanksgiving. A blessing because she was so sick but we miss her very much. It seems very strange to go to their home and not have Bernice be there.
We also received some news that Paul has been diagnosed with B Cell Lymphoma cancer. We are pretty freaked out right now but we go to see the Oncologist Monday afternoon to find out more about exactly where we go from here and how far it is advanced and more specifics on what he has. We have been praying for comfort and good news. We are very thankful for all of the calls from family and friends and all of your prayers on Paul's behalf. There is so much power in prayer. We will let all of you know what is going on as soon as we find out. Take care, Happy New Year to all. bye now.

Trip News..

Well I finally have a chance to catch up this morning. We had such a wonderful time at the Lamm home. The weather was in the high 70's the whole time we were in Palm Springs. We shopped till we dropped in a designer outlet store and got some real great buys. Paul and I climbed a mountain which just about killed me getting to the top. But the view was well worth the work. We went for a few walks and were able to pick oranges and grapefruits off the tree and eat them. So yummy!! We actually had a fun drive even on the long drive visiting and watching movies and of course some of the family slept in the car. We sat in the hot tub a few nights and watched the stars. We ate some delicious food. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with help from all to get it on the table. We had so much fun playing with Tanner and Kate. We came home to the news that Paul's mother had passed away. So we spent last week in funeral preparation and attending a Rosary and viewings and then the funeral on Thursday. It was real sad to have her go but such a blessing at the same time because she was in such bad shape. Paul has been real sad but also thankful that she is not so ill anymore. I then was in charge of my ward Christmas Party on Friday. Eveything went well and the food was yummy and the decorations turned out pretty good. We had a theme of "A Picnic in December".
Then Danielle got tickets for our family to go and see the 1st Presidency Christmas Devotional in Salt Lake. It was amazing hearing the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in person. The talks given by the Presidency were wonderful. But I have to say that my favorite part was the singing by all who were there. It gave me the goose bumps with the beauty and power of the message in the songs. We also celebrated Max's birthday on Sunday with Susan and family on our way thru to Salt Lake. This week has been a little slower but I am going out to finish my Christmas shopping and we are having family pictures taken this Friday. I also plan on getting my Christmas tree up and decorated. I feel a little behind because of so many things going on. But is has all been enjoyable except for the funeral. Well everyone have a great week. bye now.

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I have been using my new used serger. It is really fun to use. I was able to make 24 napkins and 2 table runners this weekend that I need for the Ward Christmas party. I also made a wrap skirt to wear when we go to Palm Springs over Thanksgiving. (Which I am so excited for) The serger makes everything have such a nice finished look. I am so glad that Danielle was able to get such a good deal on the sergers for those of us who purchased one. Makayla has come down with the flu and was very sick. She is never sick. Then I get a call from Clayton and he has come down with the flu. I hope the rest of us do not get it or if we do, before we head to California. We are debating on renting a van for the trip or seeing if Amanda will loan us her van, because it it going to be so crowded in a car for five people and all of the luggage for a 9 day stay. Hopefully we will get it figured out soon. I am almost finished with Gabrielle's sweater and I found a real nice black corduroy to make Gabrielle and Paige a skirt to go with their matching sweaters. They will look so cute. Well I need to get to work. Everyone have a great day. bye now.

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We were able to get Clayton and Danielle moved into their cute little house. They received some great help from the people in their ward. It is really clean and well kept for such an old house. I love that they have porches on the front and the back of the house. Danielle picked up my serger yesterday and I can hardly wait to try it out. I have been putting off some sewing so that I could use the serger. We had a great Halloween. The rain stopped and it was so warm that you only needed a light jacket, which is wonderful for Idaho. We celebrated Paul's 53rd bday with all of the kids. We had a great time eating at Applebys and then home for ice cream cake. I used to think that being in your 50's was old but it really is not. Well everyone have a great week. bye now.

Happy Halloween!!!

What a busy week. I guess that it is what I get for going away 10 days. I was super busy at Susan's house. The kids are so busy and it seemed like they eat 24/7. We went to the park and played outside, cleaned. cooked, did laundry, shopped. Never ending busy. Paige fell down the stairs and got a slight concussion and just a little while later Carter ran in to my nose with his hard head and it crunched and then I had a very sore and bloody nose. It still hurts today. Clayton and Danielle are starting the move to their new place in Rexburg today. Paul and I are going up tomorrow to help finish the move or anything else that they need help with. I will be busy in a few hours with Trunk r Treat that I have planned with the Ward as one of their family activities. We are only going to go for one hour. Yeah!!!! I am looking out the window and it is raining lightly which is such a bummer with it being Halloween, except I need to remember that it is an Idaho Halloween and it is always miserable weather in this day. Amanda Phillipp is having her baby Addison blessed on Sunday so we are all going and then over to Johns for a light meal afterwards. Clayton is going to stand in the circle which is so wonderful. I finished knitting Paige's sweater and I am half way through Gabrielle's. They should have them within the next few weeks to wear. I love making the wallaby sweaters and cannot wait to make one for myself. I also finished 2 pairs of gloves. They are also lots of fun to make. Well everyone have a great weekend. BOO to you now.

Adventures...

Off to Susan's home to help her and Blain. I will be there 10 whole days. It should be really busy. I am looking forward to seeing the kids but sad about leaving Paul and Makayla for that long. I have been thinking of some fun things to do with the kids to keep them entertained and out of trouble. We will have to go on daily walks. I brought some fun recipes to make with the kids. I also decided to take the Wii fit. Hopefully everything will go well with Susan so that she can recover quickly. bye now.

Lovely Fall Weekend.

Cheryl and I went to Linda Waters cabin Thursday thru Sunday. We had a really relaxing fun time. We spent Thursday in West shopping and enjoying the Fall weather. We went walking to get a great view of the Fall colors. I took some really amazing pictures with the storm clouds in the sky. Paul and Tim joined us Friday night. We visited alot because bad weather came with the guys. We played some Wii fit and other Wii games. Clayton Danielle and Makayla came up on Saturday to check out Linda's home and we played games and had a great time visiting and eating. We had to go home on Sunday what a bummer we were having such a nice time. I started my knitting class on Monday and love the new sweater that I am learning to make and having a good time doing it. I still have the stupid sore throat and went to the doctor again to have them tell me that it is a viral infection and I will have to give it time. (6weeks already) Well I had better get to work. Have a great week. bye now