12-14-08

Happy Winter! We are getting rain and have had clouds and it's so nice to finally feel like we have a "winter" (OK, by AZ standards). This past week was long...Tuesday Gwen baked a little and had Webelos and that night we went to the viewing for Laura's dad. Wednesday grandma babysat while we went to the funeral, it was a nice service and Laura read a beautiful poem that she had written. Afterwards Jim went to the graveside in west Phoenix while Gwen went to the church to set up a luncheon for the family. The luncheon was nice and gave the kids a chance to be together again. They really like Laura's kids Josh (16 yrs) and Zack (8 yrs). That night John threw up pretty good (flu or too many cookies from the luncheon?) Thursday I just can't remember except taking dinner to someone who had surgery and Friday Jim got into a fender-bender in Tucson (not his fault). He got hit from behind by a flatbed towtruck. Gwen sure is grateful he was in the big van! He got home late that night and Gwen had taken the kids to the temple lights to give him some time at home alone. The kids were everywhere and there were a ton of people, so it wasn't that fun. We also went to visit grandma and grandpa so that was a treat. That night Reagan threw up more than imaginable. Gwen had to shampoo her hair twice - ugh! So Saturday we didn't do much, but Jim went to a memorial service for his aunt and then we did a few errands. Sunday we had church and kids were well. Afterwards we went to Cake's to see the Thornley kids and then to the temple lights with Laura and her family. We are so grateful for our friends and family - Thanks for all you do! Have a good week. Love Jim Gwen Reagan and John p.s. we have been watching "Frosty the Snowman" at least twice a day, every day...anyone jealous? p.p.s. we also watched "Santa Claus is coming to town" and while Reagan was going to bed, she said to Jim, "Dad, I didn't know Santa Claus' name was Kris Crandell!" (she's Gwen's cousin) It was pretty funny - guess it's a good thing we are going to see the audiologist next week...chau!