Ending of the year 2009

As most of you already know... the end of 2009 is only days away.... a lot has happened this past year, and some things I will always remember, and others I will probably forget... but as for now, they are all still fresh in my mind, and so I am going to dwell on them a little.
The first wonderful thing was that our little Chloe was born to Erin and Stew. She arrived in May and has been such a wonderful addition to the family. Chloe is such a happy baby, and at this writing is sitting by herself, and is content to just sit and play with whatever she may find.
Next came Lauren's first day of school.... I can't hardly believe that she is 6 already, her birthday just falls past the deadline, so she is one on the older kids in Kindergarten...but that is okay. She seems to really like school, and is happy to be able to help the daycare lady do preschool in the mornings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays for the little 3 and 4 year olds at day care.
Averi is still growing and still coming up with some of the darnest sayings of all times... The other night I was over to their house,and she was calling me bubble butt... I told it wasn't my name, and she instantly told me that is was my middle name.. she then started telling everyone that my name was Grandma Pat Bubble Butt ... It had us all laughing because about 15 minutes later, she couldn't remember what she had been calling me..

The next large happening of the year was in November when my Dear Sister Kathy passed away unexpectedly and very quickly. We had made plans to do lots of quilts this coming year, and she was also so excited for her new grandbaby to be born, which she was not around for. The little grandson was born however just last week, and baby and mother are doing great.

I am glad to be beginning a new year. I hope and pray that 2010 will be a year of happiness and fun.
I want my family and friends to know that I love them all... I think of them always and pray for their health and safety each day.

I can't promise that I will write in here more often this next year, as in all honesty... I am addicted to FaceBook and all that is has to offer.... like Farming

I am grateful to live in this country and have the freedoms that we have as a United Nation, and hope that our freedom will continues to be ours......

Happy New Year everyone that reads this post.

Holiday Season again

Wow...I find it hard to believe that it is the Holiday season once again. How time flies as I get older. This past 5 or 6 weeks have been very hard for me to deal with, but with time and the love I feel from my Savior Jesus Christ, I know that all will be well in due time. A time to mourn, and a time to heal is how I have looked at this past few weeks. Although the loss of my dear sister Kathy will forever be close to my mind and heart, I have to also understand that her time here on earth was over and our Savior needed here up with him to carry out the mission he had in store for her there. My love for my sister will remain strong, and I hope that her children will know of the love that I have for them. I want them to feel that they can call me anytime they might need a little support, or a question answered.
As I reflect on all the times Kathy and I have spent together these past few yaers, I smile, and am so grateful that we had that time together. I am glad that she was willing and anxious to learn how to piece quilts together, and I am so proud of her for the quilts she was able to make in the short time that she had been making them.

I hope you all have a very happy holiday season, and remember to hug the ones you love.