Other SA stuff....

After leaving the family, we stayed at a hotel in SA for the night. Bonus= heated pool! The kids had a ball- they've missed swimming. Then Sat. am we headed to the SA Zoo. We made it as far as the train depot. As Greg was inside buying tickets, Tristan tripped and smacked his head on the rocky concrete, splitting his head open. We went ahead and rode since we then had tickets, but we had to forgo the zoo to go find further first aid supplies to treat his sweet head.

Trip to San Antonio

This past week, we went to San Antonio for the funeral of a dear family member everyone will miss! Afterward, the Newmans got together for dinner. 3 of Greg's sisters and 3 of his brothers were there with their families, as well as a few cousins and an Aunt and Uncle! In spite of the circumstances that got us there, it was nice to see everyone! Great job finding the gathering spot, Tracy!!

Digital Scrapbooking!

Ok, for a few years now, as I've loaded up my 50 pound cases of scrapbook equipment to go away for an evening or the occasional weekend, Greg has said "there has GOT to be an easier way... like doing on the computer- after all I bought you a digital camera!" But, to me, those pictures weren't REAL pictures. But, I must say, its come a long way, so 2 yrs ago I went totally digital with the camera. Then, January 2008 I decided to go totally digital- scrapbook and all! When my new 2008 scrapbook arrived in the mail last week, I had no clue what could be in that tiny little box on the porch! Amazing.... 100 pages of my pictures from that year all scrapped in that tiny little book! I hate to think about all the space I would have saved is I'd only listened to my honey!! I used Storybook software from Creative Memories for this one. You can download a free copy from their website if you are interested.

Whoooo do you love???

When I saw this new layout, it brought tears to my eyes.... and I just had to have it! I'll explain:
as I was growing up, my Papa had this little thing he'd do with me (and probably everyone else, but who knows :) He'd ask me "who do who do who do you love?" to which I always replied "nobody but Papa!" When he got sick, I was pregnant with Shannen and due any day which meant I was not able to travel to visit him in his last days. So, I called one day and asked Nanny to put him on the phone. I asked him, "Papa, who do who do who do you love?" He said "nobody but you baby". That was the last time I heard his voice, but something I will always remember and treasure!!
This Christmas, mom and I perused old Christmas layouts in the many scrapbooks I've completed. I have many wonderful memories of being with him and Nanny and it made me miss him so much! So, this post & layout is dedicated to his memory! I look forward to seeing him again one day!!

Our first ski trip!

Shortly after New Years Day we left on a trip to Angel Fire, NM to go skiing. It was the first time for everyone but Greg, who hadn't been in over 15 yrs. We got there Sat. night just in time for a huge cold front to blow through which meant 36+ hrs of snowfall. It was beautiful!! and so cold!
We had a great time and everyone is ready to go again soon!

New Years Eve

This year, we had some friends over for food, fun and fireworks!! We had a blast pretending to bring in the New Year before bedtime!

More Christmas... this time at our home!

Christmas Eve- New PJ's !!

Mom and Big Mike at our Christmas Eve candlelight service and church

Me and my sweet hubby

Tristan wanted nothing but a spiderman bicycle- when he got it his first remarks were "take those training wheels off so I can ride!" Here he is trying it out.




I love this picture- you have to be pretty exhausted to sleep with a game of Operation going on at your head!!


One of my favorite gifts was the Karaoke machine from Nanny- we all had so much fun singing the few days after Christmas!! This is a gift we can all enjoy! Greg and I loved embarrassing our kids with the 70's and 80's songs :)

All my sweet Shannen asked for was a Webkinz Leopard! everything else was just icing on the cake.

Vanson was cozy warm in his robe, but ready to get on his bicycle with his new helmet!



The Monday after Christmas, my Dad (Papa) and Nana came to town to visit, have Christmas and spend some time with us. This was our third and final celebration! I was itchin' to get the decorations put up as soon as they left town :) I love order!!