Snow Day 022310

Here are some pics of our house and area in this beautiful snow today:

snow day 022310

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Birthday Celebrations

Our family celebrated SIX birthdays this weekend: Ian (2), Lydia (28), Karen (29), Jon (30), John (30), and Grandma (82). This celebration was attended by all of the above plus Alan's parents plus Caleb plus my dad. We had a blast with everyone! As a mom, I can appreciate the trouble it is to travel with toddlers (not to mention being pregnant). I also appreciate Jon changing around his off day to accommodate the schedule, and John giving up an important conference and using a precious off-day (which he's accumulating for the birth of Seth). So many sacrifices were made to make this weekend the best! Who knows when we'll all be together again?

Here's a look at some pics:

birthday celebrations

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more photos

CHristmas 2009 mom's photos

Christmas 2009 photos

Christmas 2009

Generations

I took this photo so I'm not in it, but here are my parents with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren from my side. They had a great time together.

I am Thankful for...

I am thankful for my daughter, Lydia, my daughter-in-law, Karen, and my "adopted" daughter, Wanda, who are marvelous, incredible moms. They each have strengths they bring to motherhood, gifts given by God, just for the nurturing of the young lives in their care. I am so proud of the women they have become!

This song expresses the truth of their weary days and the reward to follow.

National Adoption Day

National Adoption Day

Click the photo for more photos of this special ceremony which was held Nov. 10, 2009. I was proud to attend on behalf of the Turmes family.