Aric & Macey in San Diego

Kimberly Curtis

In loving memory of Kimberly Curtis, George and Ruth's little girl, who passed away 14 years ago on the 22 of February. We wish them only happy memories during this time as she is looking down on them from heaven.

Hospital Waiting Room - Morehead KY

The hospital waiting room is where I have been spending some time lately due to my Grams being in the hospital. She had a heart attack about 2 weeks ago and she has congestive heart failure. This visit she also had a line put in for dialysis, the permanent line will be done in 3 to 6 weeks. The last visit DJ went with me and got to spend some time with his cousins! Please include my Grams in your prayers........thanks in advance.

Good Job DJ

DJ was so proud of his good job sticker that he received in school. I had to take a picture of it on his shirt. He walked in the hall at school and therefor he was awarded a good job sticker. He is also very excited when he is the line leader. I get so tickled at what makes him happy. I wish something as small as a sticker worked at home! He is my joy........my sunshine!

V-DAY

You know you have played Wii too long when you have an indention on your thumb.

Just call us the shut-ins. Valentine's Day was absolutely great. We stayed in, turned off the phone and the three of us enjoyed the day. David and DJ played the Wii for about 8 hours. We ordered pizza and Chinese then we had a carpet picnic. I must be getting old because I could not ask for a more wonderful day!

Aric, Macey & Krinkles

Aric, Macey, and the new Christmas addition, Krinkles are all so adorable. This is the little family on Valentines Day.

Valentine's Day Party

DJ had his first Valentine's Day Party at school. He was excited but I think I was more excited to see him with his cards and friends. We put together treat bags for all of the kids and he had to count each piece of candy. Then he had to write his name on all of the cards.......Thank God he only has 6 kids in his class, it took us over two days.

My Winter Wonderland

The most beautiful scenes occur out my back door. See what I enjoy as I stand on my deck. Once in life everyone should get to enjoy this.......especially watching an eagle fly.

DJ...You Crack Me Up

Dear God please let my son grow out of this!

What Marker

DJ informed me he was drawing a spaceship. I just don't see it:)

Charlie & Trent

We celebrated with Charlie and Trent, it has been 25 years since Charlie had a stroke and he is doing great. David and Charlie lived together at the beginning of David's Air Force career. We had a great time and plan to spend more time together now that we all live in Ohio!

Cool Hat

I just love this hat on DJ. The hat is actually David's but DJ had to wear it to school. I can say that it put a smile on a few.......to say the least. The music teacher greeted him as he walked in the door and he said, "Hey I like your hat"......DJ replied "I know it's cool":)

REFLECTION OF 2008

2008 passed by so fast it seems unbelievable that 2009 is already here. So many things happened I want to recap in case anyone missed anything. I also want to acknowledge all of the things I am thankful for.

* I am thankful for Heather, without her I would not get to share all of this information with everyone in such an awesome way. I only wish they lived closer so we could scrap together.

*I am thankful for my wonderful husband and my awesome little boy, they give me so much joy in my life. I am excited to see what 2009 brings. DJ is in school a few hours a day and he seems to love it. David is with the State and I am so glad that he has a job in such difficult economic times. I really enjoy being in Ohio again and although we live in the middle of nowhere.....I love it! It is such a small community and so peaceful. I have learned that there is so much more to life and therefore I am enjoying life much more than ever.

* I am thankful that I have my Mom and Dad still living and helping us so much in life. They have taught me the meaning of unconditional love which I hope to pass on to DJ. I wish them many more years of health.

* I am thankful that I have my sister and she is always there when I need her. I am grateful that she found a great man to make her husband. I was pleased to welcome Mike to our family this July. I wish them much love and joy in their journey ahead.

* I am thankful that my Grandma is here for me to call up and chat with whenever I please. I wish her many more years of health. Grandma will begin dialysis in 2009.

* I am thankful for George and Ruth. They are always there for us and help us so much. Ruth just had knee surgery and I wish her a speedy recovery. George has been training for the marathon that I plan on running in because he thinks he is going to beat me. HA. Little does he know.......he can't beat me because I will not be running in the senior category...hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Their son Chris got married to Valerie and they both graduated from UNLV. Chris is an officer in the Air Force. We are so proud of him.

* I am thankful for Dr. Song and his wife Lucia. They have taught me so much over the years not to mention all of the wonderful care they have taken of me. I am so glad to take a break from my normal routine and work in the office every once in awhile for them. I really plan on finishing my research in 2009:)

* I am thankful for Dr. Rogers. Many of you know how much he has done for me since my first surgery in June of 2006. My last surgery was in November 2008 and it went so well. I am thankful that I met a QUALIFIED BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON.

* I am thankful for my Great Aunts (Bert and Dot). They travel to my Grandma's house with my Mom and I am so relieved that she is not driving alone. My Great Aunt Ellen was diagnosed with uterine cancer and since her surgery she is making a good recovery.

* I am thankful that David's Dad is recovering from his bypass surgery. I wish him continued good health.

* I am so thankful that we reconnected with Chris and Michelle. We have enjoyed having them in our life again.

* Mileah's husband Ron found out he had prostate cancer and he just had surgery that went well. I wish him a speedy recovery.

* Mindy and I have enjoyed some time talking this year. I wish her love and her family good health.

* My 20 year class reunion was this year and it was a nice time. I enjoyed seeing all of my old friends. I was so excited to see Gene and Melissa's little boys.

* Macey and Jason graduated this year and Macey moved to Las Vegas to live with Aric. I am so happy they are together.....finally!

* Aric and Jason's Mom, Sonya, had colon cancer and surgery. I wish her a good recovery.

* Jeanne Nelson-Runyon was never going to have kids.......and she had a little boy. Wesley Nelson Runyon is a little cutie.

* Jane Jones is recovering from cancer. I wish her the best of health.

* Rich Hanley had bypass surgery and is recovering well.

* Steve and Laurance are traveling around the world as usual. I wish they lived closer.

* My niece's and nephew: Sara is 11 and Britt, Brooke & Brandon are 12.

* David reconnected with Charlie and Trent and we had a great time.

* Jeff came to our house as Santa and did an awesome job. Thanks to Jeff.

* Joey and Leslie had a beautiful wedding ceremony. We wish them all the luck.

* I have enjoyed staying close with Opal and Peggy via e-mail.

* So many more things have happened and so many more people I love that I didn't mention. I could go on forever. I love you all:)

* 2009 I plan to as always take better care of my body. I plan on running a marathon in August.....wish me luck. I also plan on finishing my research with Dr. Song. I plan to finish a PhD in grief and crisis counseling and do some work for our Church. I am going to be a better wife, mom, daughter, sister and friend.

Christmas Morning

Christmas morning is always so joyful at Grandma's. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful Mom/Grandma who creates such awesome memories. Keep in mind that pictures on Christmas morning are not the most appealing for anyone...HA HA ;)

Believe it or not we actually had to wake DJ up at 10:00. I could not believe that he was not up at 5 in the morning. He was so excited to see all the gifts and get busy unwrapping them. He Loved all of his gifts and it was insane how much he received......his Grandma spoils him beyond belief and he loves every minute of it but not as much as he loves her!

Christmas With The Triplets

Dan and Crystal joined our family years ago. The triplets came into the world about 12 years ago and every since that moment Mom became their Grandma and I had 2 nieces and a nephew. It is such a joy to spend every Christmas with them as they grow up. I am amazed that they will be 13 this year!

Christmas With George & Ruth

Christmas with George and Ruth was absolutely unbelievable. They spoil us way to much. The gave us so many awesome gifts we could not believe it........it was just crazy. David ordered George a cement Police Officer. David wanted to put a mustache on it so it would look exactly like George......I wouldn't let him.

Chris and Valerie came in for Christmas so that was an extra treat too. They just graduated from UNLV and Chris is a Lieutenant in the Air Force.

We love having such great friends that have truly become our family. Thanks George and Ruth for spoiling us:)

Christmas With PA

Celebrating Christmas with my Dad is always interesting. David always wraps Barb's (my Dad's wife) Christmas gift. One year he wrapped it with a used Wendy's bag with some of the food left in it. The yearly wrapping started with crinkled and torn Christmas wrap and every year it gets a little worse. This year he wrapped her gift with toilet paper at least he didn't use it first!

We had a good time with Dad and DJ enjoyed all of his gifts. Mike, Tammy's new husband, didn't make it due to the weather. He was driving back from St Louis.

Christmas With The Dodd Family In Youngstown

Christmas in Youngstown with the Dodd's was just great. DJ was so excited with all of his wonderful gifts, and he can't wait to ride his bike. Mary treated everyone to an awesome spread with a beautiful presentation. Later in the evening Mary had a Birthday cake for DJ. We were so surprised. Thanks to Mary for all of her hard work.

We are so thankful that David's Dad is making a good recovery. We enjoyed a pleasant visit, although we regret that the short visit did not give us enough time to go to every one's home.