THANKSGIVING WITH FAMILY

We had so much fun over the Thanksgiving Holiday with my sister Virginia and her family. Hannah got to experience having little boys around which she isn't used to. We had very nice eighty degree weather up through yesterday and spent time swimming, playing, eating and singing. We went to Old Tucson studios yesterday and had tons of fun on the rides and panning for gold (fool's gold, that is). The whole family participated in the American Idol version of Karaoke Revolution on our PlayStation.

Sadly, we had to say goodbye to everyone this morning. My brother in law owns a jet and they tempted all three of us by offering to fly us back to Denver with them! I love surprising my mom, which we would have done but duty calls and we all three stayed in Tucson. We told them that we'd take them up on their offer next summer though.

We're all laying low today, just hanging out at the house. I had fun earlier today by making my first digital photo album. I'm having it made for Virginia who is impossible to buy for at Christmas. I know she doesn't have time to do photo albums and thought this would be the perfect gift for her. It cost less than thirty dollars to make a twenty page album on Snapfish, where I store all of my photos.

"Butt Bread"

What A Week!

It was a week ago today that John took Hannah and her friend Rene up to Glendale to see the Hannah Montana concert. We were only able to score three tickets so I stayed home a priced a bunch of garage sale items. The highlight of the show was when John held Hannah up and she waved at Miley from close range. Miley waved back. Ah yes, I remember my first concert at Hannah's age. Our favorite babysitter took us to see the Osmonds. It was really Donny that we wanted to see and who we screamed for. Yep, had on my purple kneesocks and we all know that is Donny's favorite color. We had front row seats and it was a lot of fun. Just watched the Osmonds on Oprah last week. They can still sing too...just looking older that they did in my Tiger Beat posters! Donny's actually a grandfather!!

Had a great birthday that was celebrated through the weekend and culminated in my third cake at bible study on Tuesday night. My friend Jenni has made my favorite cake for me for the last few years...it's yellow cake with chocolate frosting. One more week of "A Woman's Heart," then we break until January.

I think we're doing "Jesus, the One and Only" next session.

Kathy, it's great having you back on the blog. I promise I'll call Beth and encourage her to give us an update. Happy Thanksgiving. We're gathering at our house. My sister Virginia, Scott and their two boys will join Dad, Nancy, John, Hannah and I at our house. I'm looking forward to having Devin and Chase here. Chase and I have got to get us some "butt bread!" I'll post a pic so you catch my drift shortly.

Love you...Katy

Sorry I haven't been on the "blog" for the past month, and after looking at Katy's posting - it has been over 3 months since my last note! My bad!

I have been able to "create" a part time day position doing staff education for the past month, and was hoping it would evolve into a permanent position - but found out that it will not. There is, however, a part time Nurse Educator position that I have applied for - it would move me out of my current area though (which I have worked for 10 years). I am enjoying being home every evening and weekend though. I have also been able to work my 16 hours in a flexible schedule - so I work all my hours while the girls are in school - love that!

Brian's been through another surgery this past fall trying to clear up a foot wound that he has had for years. It entailed an outpatient surgery and 6 long weeks of no walking. Well, the 6 weeks was up, and by the 2nd week of walking, a small would appeared on his foot. He is off-loading his foot again (not walking on it) and we are going to see if it will clear up again. Then, he and the Podiatrist will have a powow about what might be going on. Our prayer is that we might be able to just modify his shoe to resolve the situation.

Brian's parents are coming for Christmas as well as my sister and her daughter from Indiana. So I am excited to have family here for the season. Can't wait for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We are so blessed!

Love ya all! Kathy