Christmas IS PEEKING AROUND THE CORNER!

What a blast we had starting our Christmas season early at "Build A Bear".  Since we won't be back from our Disney cruise until December 6, 2009, we needed to give Christmas an early kick off.  

This was Abby's first experience at building a stuffed animal.  I thought all three g-kids were going to burst with happiness.  I had a tear well up as I kissed the heart that went into each of their adorable Christmas themed animals.

I just love that place!  I've been able to share this same experience with many of my grandchildren.   

Let's all remember the true meaning and joy of the holiday season.  Let's be thankful for our many blessings, family and our Christ.

Along the way throw in a present or two.  Material things bring temporary joy,  following our Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ, brings us everlasting joy.  

We Wanted To "Rock Out"!

We were all set to go "rock out" to my boss's live band playing at a big classic car show here in Las Vegas.  It was a gorgeous Saturday midday excursion.

When we got there we had to park blocks away.  People and cars were everywhere.  When we finally made it to the large open area,  there were wonderful classic cars in prime condition, rows and rows of them.  The bandstand was empty so we figured "The Clique" was on a break .  We sundered up and down every row thoroughly enjoying all the beautiful works of vehicle magic.We were flooded with great  memories of past cars we had owed and loved or wished we had owned and loved.

An hour had passed quickly but we were wondering were the band was.  I decided to zip out the cell and give my boss a ring.  They were on a break and thought they would be ready to rumble in about ten minutes.  About thirty minutes later my boss called me to say there was a big auction that had to be completed before the band played again.  Well, to make a long story longer the auction took a very long time and after two hours and forty five minutes Jim and I had to leave without "rocking out" once!  

Who Doesn't Love Halloween!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2009

I hope your Halloween was as fun as ours.  The festivities actually started about two weeks ago.  Abby's birthday kicked the season off with a costume birthday party.  There are school parties, My Gym parties, church parties and city and /or library parties. Halloween has turned into a major holiday!

We had a delicious chili and chicken finger dinner.  Nathan got very upset that we were going to eat real chicken fingers!  None of my children have ever been into the "Scary".

I can't wait to see everyone's blog with all the awesome Halloween cheer.  

How Can She Be One Year Old Already?

Can you believe,  "Little Miss Abigail Chase Keyes" turned one year old on October 16, 2009?  Sydney, Bob, Shea and Nathan worked very hard to throw Abby a "Halloween Costume Birthday Party".

 Along with family and great friends,  there was a full house of  exciting games,  great food  and darling costumes.

Abby will never remember all the wonderful effort that was put into this grand party but she can look at these photos someday and realize how much she was and is loved. 

Abby Turns One Year Old

WELCOME DRUE TO THE FAMILY!

Now that Rachel and Jeremy are married, I would like to introduce our grandson, number 14.  Drue Jensen Guarino turned eleven years old on September 25TH.  His birthday is the same day as Taysom's birthday.  Taysom turned "Sweet Sixteen" yesterday.  I hope her day was amazing.

Rachel and Jeremy had a full house on Friday evening celebrating Drue's special day.  Rachel made a delicious "Oreo Cookie Cake" and homemade "Chex Mix" because Drue loves it.  

Drue is an outdoorsman like his Dad. He loves target shooting and is learning about guns and gun safety.  He's a happy camper when they head up to Dear Creek in Utah to enjoy nature. 

He can't wait for our family reunion in Colorado next July.  Cabins, outdoors, campfires, hiking and a great lake add up to his idea of fun.