HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This was such a good reminder.
I always feel safe because I, myself, am a good driver.
But sometimes it's good to remember what everyone else on the road may be doing... texting, drinking, whatnot. I am reminded of Bemy repeating herself endlessly:
Drive defensively.

thought for the day

Our children are citizens of the future who must be taught not to lie and cheat but to be honest people like the sturdy and decent forefathers who forged our great country. Dishonest living is a blow at the United States itself, for a free land can survive only through men and women of integrity. Tell them that the Child of Bethlehem came to make people good.

Read this.
It made me laugh.
I don't know what made me smile bigger.
Was it because they were too fat to fly away? (definitely funny.)
Or was it "if you're interested in helping and adopting a duck, call the city"? (maybe even funnier?)
BEWARE whoever I drew for Christmas. You're getting a fat, orphan duck.

Remember when Mom was taking the whole couch and its occupants on a train ride? That was really, really funny. I appreciate so much how all of you guys like to have fun.

Hot!

When you said you were going to be on the Snow Valley website I thought it was going to be a small little something -- Hello! You are the Website! Love it! www.snow-valley.com

Two Years Ago? Really?

I talked to Lu tonight (hi Lu!) and she reminded me that two years ago today, we were at the lake house. Though those were crappy circumstances, it still felt so good to be with you all there. It was healing. Here are some photos! I feel like stating the obvious: I miss Alex.

Did you guys see this on Saturday? I was laughing so hard. I had to rewind the DVR and watch it again. It's worth sitting through the commercial, I promise. I really feel that excited sometimes. That's what made it double funny.

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday Cara! Hope it is one to remember, Best of wishes!

--Ian
--Andrea

Hope you had a great day, Cara - I've been thinking about you :)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST XMAS PRESENT EVER!

We were living in the pink house in Running Springs. Bampa made a cradle for Cara. We put her in that under the tree.

She was so easy going and peaceful, a total Xmas miracle. I'm sure Andrea and Alex were already wondering how they could sabotage their new competition. We had a lot of snow that Xmas. Cara was our first born at Loma Linda. My last C section.

Love you! MOM

more pictures

1st snow day!

Unfortunately, children learn by example.
This photo was not staged.

IT'S BACK! THE SCRUNCHIE- IT REALLY IS!