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Mon, Dec 24, 2007 9:47 PM
I hope everyone is having a beautiful Christmas Eve!

Thank you to David Kauffman (composer/singer) for sending us the Companion on the Journey (COJO) Series Grief Journal/CD gift set! I met David in Indianapolis this summer...a few e-mails later and it was decided to put our story about Justin in his new COJO series on grief. We received our copies yesterday and it is really beautiful. Justin's story isn't, of course, the only one in the journal, but it is among good company. Each story depicts a different situation and really make you think of how to get through your grief and get back on the path to God. We are honored that we were asked to participate and we can only pray that in some way, these journals help others who are traveling along in grief. God Bless you, David, and everyone at Good For The Soul Music (www.goodforthesoulmusic.com).

Attended the memorial Mass for Father Joseph Bahr today...a terrific priest from Garden City who collapsed suddenly and passed away last week. Mass was beautiful and it was so wonderful to see the outpouring of love from the large amout of people there.

On a happier note, the kids opened gifts tonight (a shift from our normal tradition of Christmas morning, but early travels tomorrow made us decide to change to this evening). They had a ball...Matthew's mouth was hanging open when he opened up his electric train. Has been playing with it all evening. The puzzles were a huge hit with Kara...she hardly moved and we couldn't get her to open any more of her gifts, so we left her to her fun. Allison fell in love with most everything she got (including what other people received!). Had a hard time convincing her we couldn't pack all of it for a trip to Topeka tomorrow! Ha! I received a beautiful bracelet from Eric...uh...I mean, Santa...that has all three kids' names on it. Thank you, Am-uh-Santa, for making such a beautiful gift. I love it and it fits perfectly. Eric really like the clothing he received and the chimenea cover was a true hit!

Well, better get to packing...early Christmas Day Mass tomorrow morning and a big day on the road ahead. Headed to Topeka for Christmas there! May all of you have a Blessed Christmas week!

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Wed, Dec 19, 2007 2:24 PM
Just got the call: Isabelle Williams was born at 1:15 this afternoon in Corpus Christi. She's 7 pounds, 1 ounce, 20 inches long, and a full head of hair. Anna told Eric that Isabelle is a screamer and has made her presence known! We look forward to seeing pictures soon and we can't wait to meet our newest niece!!

Congratulations Danny, Anna, and Wes!

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Kelly: Congrats Auntie Chris! Merry Christmas to you and yours! Love, Kelly

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Fri, Dec 14, 2007 8:56 PM
Boy! What a week! Early this week brought an ice storm (see pictures)...although we were lucky to have missed the worst of the storm by about 30 miles. Not to say we didn't have any problems, but ours were fewer than others so we are counting our blessings. Today brought a snow storm...the girls and I got a late start out of Great Bend and took almost 2 1/2 hours to get home (it took nearly 20 minutes to get from Spearville to Wright...that's about 8 or 10 miles). We made it, slow and steady, but it was near whiteout conditions most of the way. We are really happy to finally be home.

Last Sunday we went to Great Bend for Christmas parties and visiting with friends. It was a great time and the kids are already asking to go back. Matthew had his first basketball game on Saturday (also the "pre-cursor" to the ice storm...had quite a bit of ice on the roads that day). They lost the game but only by one goal. Matthew had 2 baskets, several rebounds and one assist. He was pretty pumped. Gearing up for their second game tomorrow...provided everyone can get to it! Matthew's Christmas program was also this week (Wednesday)...it was nice and the kids did a great job.

Because the girls and I got back to Dodge today by 4:30, we were all able to play out in the snow. It was coming down so fast that within 15 minutes of Eric and I shoveling the driveway, we were pulling the kids around on the sled. I took plenty of pictures, so be sure to check them out, too!

Anyway, hope you are all recovering from the ice storm, have electricity back, and are gearing up for the snow...it's hit us and is headed your way. Have fun! But, more importantly, stay safe and warm...

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Mon, Dec 3, 2007 8:00 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUNTER HASELHORST!!!

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Sun, Dec 2, 2007 8:00 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WENCESLAO WILLIAMS!!!

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