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"June" where did you go?

I can't keep up with the fast pass of time anymore, I thought when you got a little older things would slow a bit. Not even true for a minuite. Here we are half way through 2010 and I feel as if my life is flying by, sometimes out of control. My mother (Vernetta) just turned 76 on the 28th and I'm so proud of her, she takes wonderful care of herself so shes very healthy and looks awesome. I'm only saddened by the fact that she lives up in Oregon an I'm down here. Happy Birthday Mom, I love you!!! you are a spiritual force and I know God leads you everyday because you allow him too. You have always put Christ 1st in your life and you are solid in your faith for that I evny you. You have been blessed with 3 grandsons who have produced (almost) 4 great grand-daughters for you... I wish you could see them as I do, growing, talking, laughing, loving, snuggling, singing, pretending, it's all such a wonderful experence for me as their Nani, what specisl gifts of God they are!!!! I hope you enjoy the "Smilebox" of our recent vacation and we all wish you a very special Happy Birthday!!!

Rancho La Quinta Country Club Vacation 2010

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Disneyland May 20, 2010

Sarah and I took the girls to Disneyland to enjoy the last month of our "Annual Pass". We had a total blast... the 1st thing we did was fill my traditional craving for the "fritters" that I can't live without, so we hiked to just outside the "Pirates of the Caribbean" for the best "fritters" on earth!!!!
Then mushed to Princess Paradise, just outside "Toon Town" where we indulged the girls in a little face painting and waiting in a line for about 1 1/2 hours to see the princess's and have their picture taken. It was well worth it!! the girls always love it and I melt watching them interact with them.. The day was spectacular!!! I love behaving like a kid, I guess that is my privilege as their grandmother or "Nani"


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Reagan's 1st Pre-school Open House 05/01/10

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Swim Day with Reagan & Paige

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Snowboarding in Park City, Utah

Liz, Susan, Kimmy, me & Tomilee

dinning at "Chez Betty"

we all gave this restaurant a top rating. The food & wine was delicious and the company was stimulating...what more could you ask for!!!

Joe (Kim's x-bro-in-law) & Kim taking a little break on the slopes..

Joe has been working in construction in Park City for over a year now an has just a couple months left. We took advantage of his expertize and had him give us some well needed tips on our boarding.. Thank you!!!! Joe, I think Kim and I would agree we not only needed the help but you made our day "So Much Fun"!!!

Kim & Shirl
can't see our boards but we really DID have them on!

Shirley & Joe

It dosen't look like it from this picture, but their was soooooooo much snow!!!!

Ice-cycle fight time with my buddy Kim

Notice my cycle was bigger but Kim was the smart one, she wore her gloves and my hands were Freezing!!! but as you can see I clearly won!!!!
Nice try Kimmy!!

Marcus & Amber

Marcus was in town this last weekend for the "Musink" festival down in Orange County....He took 2nd place in a tattoo contest. "I'm so Proud" (that was sarcastic, but I do love him to death no matter how covered with tattoo's he is). Never in a million years did I think one of my babies would end up so colorful. hahahaha

Happy 29th Birthday Sean!!

Yes, my middle baby had a birthday on February the 12th. We had a gathering of family and some of his special friends.

Tallulah helped with the candles on the "wonderful" cupcakes mommy Molly made for her daddy....

Breathtaking Flower-girl

Kelly Cicero Photographed Reagan in this picture...This was taken at Allison & Matt Ward's wedding in January...
Great job Kelly, can't wait to see the rest of the pictures....

Back in the Pool with Tallulah

Tallulah is enjoying her time in the pool with Bree these days, she rarely cries....... The children you hear in the video crying is not T.



She now knows to roll over upon entering the water and float.



She gets a big hug from Bree (her instructor)

She looks so darn cute in those goggles!

Tallulah is going to be a "Big Sister"

What a great day!!!!
Molly's parents, Tom and Linda came into town on Dec 20th for their Christmas with Sean, Molly & Tula and we met them for lunch.... Then the news.... Baby #2 is on it's way!! We were all so excited. Molly's due date is July 28th 2010. Steve and I are so happy for them. Talluah is going to be a wonderful big sister.





Our Christmas with Sean, Molly & T was about a week after Christmas because of the flu that ran through our entire family... on Christmas Eve Beth was sick and couldn't make it, but we had 34 people that evening over for our usual Christmas Eve dinner and family gathering..by the next day, (Christmas Day) Molly was sick, the next day Sean and I were sick the next day Steve and Marcus got it.. family members were down sick all around us. It was a 24 hour flu and not the "Swine".. Thank God so these are pictures of our Christmas with "T"

Grandpa, me & "T"

Grandpa gets a kiss from "T"

Molly & T (and baby to B)

Soon to be family of four!!!!!

The Passing of a Special Friend

Debbie Gustafson Ludwig My special friend for over 20 years has passed away. December 29th 2009 Debbie's life may have ended on this earth but my memory of her will go on.

Debbie suffered with the disease Lupus (SLE) Systemic lupus erythematosus, it is one of the many disorders of the immune system known as autoimmune diseases. The immune system turns against parts of the body it is designed to protect. In persons with SLE, the immune system produces antibodies against healthy cells and tissues. these antibodies, called autoantibodies, contribute to the inflammation of various parts of the body. The most common type of autoantibody that develops in persons with SLE is called antinuclear antibody, because it reacts with parts of a cell's nucleus. this leads to inflammation and damage to various body tissues. SLE can affect many parts of the body including the brain, heart, joints, kidneys, lungs, skin, and blood vessels. The course of SLE is characterized by periods of illness, or flares, and periods of wellness, or remission.

Debbie over the last 20+ years had this disease, but in spite of it early on we enjoyed many vacations and wonderful times together as families or just the two of us doing what girls do. I met Deb in a women's bible study through First Baptist Church of Lakewood, where our children went to school. We hit it off immediately and became really good friends, our kids all five of them were like siblings, her with her girls, Ingrid & Bridget and me with my boys, we were inseparable for several years, but as the kids got older the boys got involved in sports and our lives started taking different paths.

I will always hold a very special spot in my heart for her and her family. She is survived by Ed her husband, daughters Ingrid & Natalie Deb's granddaughter who just turned 3, Bridget (who found out on New Years day she is pregnant with their 1st baby)

It's funny how God works, the circle of life as we know it, taking one and giving another. My heart hurts now but I know Deb is in a great place "Heaven" (probably telling the Lord what to do) she was a wonderful friend, mother & wife. I will miss her and think of her often.

Debbie's Memorial service is Thursday Jan. 7, 2010 2:30 @ First Baptist Church of Lakewood.

A Picture with "Pooh"

Sarah and I took the girls to Disneyland on Tuesday the 1st of December. We have annual passes which makes it really nice to just spend a couple of hours at the "Happiest place on earth". Sarah packed the girls a lunch and off we went. It was a gorgeous warm sunny California day. The park was all decorated for Christmas. It wasn't a very crowded day either, we didn't have to wait very long to get on any ride. The girls had a blast. Paige wasn't to eager to have her picture taken with Pooh so we all jumped in to shoot this wonderful memory. Reagan even gave Pooh a hug.

Too cute!!!