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My Little Angels

Tracy — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:46:53 +0000

I just found these pictures from December, 1998, and I thought I would share them. I remember these very well. I was at work and had just picked up some pictures that I had developed (back in the day before digital) and was looking at them for the very first time. I had no idea that the boys had taken these, so I was very surprised to see them. I laughed so hard. What a great surprise for my day. Thanks Ryan, Jay and Brandt – and whoever took the pictures. Who did take the pictures guys?

Is This January?

Tracy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:06:37 +0000

I love this weather! It is 4:00 p.m. on January 10, and it is sunny with a temperature of 55 degrees! Unbelievable!

Happy 7th Birthday Josiah!

Tracy — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:24:14 +0000

Today is Josiah’s 7th birthday. We are going to see Alvin & the Chipmunks this morning to celebrate.

Happy New Year!

Tracy — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:29:40 +0000

Well, another Christmas has come and gone, and all that is left is bits of wrapping paper on the floor. We had a wonderful Christmas this year, and we are so blessed to have our family living so close. Both boys and their wives and the grandkids were here together which we are so happy to have each year so far. Mom came up in the afternoon, and Zeke and Carol came over too! We were thrilled to have all the grandparents here this year. The grandkids were lots of fun, and they were very appreciative of their gifts. We had a nice brunch after opening gifts, and then most everyone took a nap. Unfortunately, most of us have a pretty bad virus that is going around and hanging on and on and on . . . Hopefully, we will all be well here soon

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are able to relax a bit now. I am wondering what I will be doing with all my free time now that I don’t have to go shopping, wrap and prepare for visitors! I am sure I will find something to so. Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas

Tracy — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:32:10 +0000

John and I hope all is well with you and your family, and that you are all ready for Christmas morning. Our grandkids are very excited which helps to keep us all excited too. I have never had any problem being excited at Christmas though. I love the entire Christmas season! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Happy Deer Season Opening Day Eve!

Tracy — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:30:48 +0000

Here I am sitting at my desk in a house full of people with everyone asleep but me. Tomorrow is opening day of deer season (shotgun), so the guys went to bed early. They will be up early, and Ryan and Jay will be here by 5:00. The big question is: do I get up to see them off?

Happy Birthday Elijah

Tracy — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:10:42 +0000

Today is Elijah’s 9th birthday. I cannot believe that he is 9! Wow! It does not seem that long ago that I was holding him in my arms at the hospital. I love you Elijah!

This is More Like It!

Tracy — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:56:31 +0000

I am loving this weather! We have had much cooler temperatures and even some rain. I am not advocating rain everyday (like we had in the spring), but we sure needed it. Our yard and flowers look better now than they have all year. The cooler temps are feeling a little like fall which is my favorite season. I need to go out and buy a fire pit for our patio, so we can burn some wood. That is one thing that I miss from the old house – a wood fire burning.

Road Trip

Tracy — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:29:19 +0000

John and I and Don and Wendy went to the Cardinal game on Saturday afternoon. We had great seats, but they were in the sun and 100 degree temps. We stayed in the standing room only section behind the Cardinals dugout which had a great view. After a bit we sat in our seats even though they were still in the sun. Just about the time I started to get too hot, the clouds rolled in, and it started to rain. We were so hot that we just sat there and enjoyed the rain and the game! We enjoyed both sun and rain again during the rest of the game, but the Cardinals won. We went to Texas Roadhouse in St. Charles for dinner and stayed at the Embassy Suites there. It was a quick trip, but we had a great time!

It’s Hot Again

Tracy — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:07:58 +0000

We had a little break from the hot weather, but it is back. The high is supposed to be 101 today! Oh my goodness. Dare I say that I am ready for winter? I am definitely ready for fall, but sometimes our fall is quite short and goes right into winter. I am definitely looking forward to being able to sit out on the patio again – even if I have to wear my winter coat!