1-26-09

Yes, it's very late at night (OK, early in the morning) and here Gwen sits at the computer trying to figure out health insurance, doing data entry for corporate taxes and dealing with pain from a root canal earlier in the day. I want my bed!!! Alas, the Yuma Hurdsmans are anxious to get the Hurdsman Hurd so I must fight off the sleep and get to writing...Monday we had Hilary, her mom Paula and baby Bonnie arrive in Mesa. Reagan was so excited to see them! Bonnie's a cutie and is growing fast! Reagan and Gwen had made cupcakes for a party...and then we coerced Cara into coming to our house for her "Happy Birthday Jane" party! "Jane" is Cara's new neck...she had surgery 4 years ago after her car wreck and one of her discs needed to be replaced and yes, it came from a generous Jane Doe and so every year Jane gets a birthday of her own. It was fun to have her come while Hilary was in town. That night Roger flew in from his interview in ID and we had a visit. They left the next morning and we started our routine for the rest of the week (Webelos, church calls for Jim, being parents). Gwen actually got her visiting teaching done this past week and Jim kept busy with all he does. Actually on Wednesday Jeremy called in sick so we kind of had a family day which was fun, but threw off Gwen's days for the rest of the week! Saturday was a busy day, Gwen and the kids went to meet Gwen's first college roommate from Snow. It was fun to see her and hard to believe it's been so long. Then we went to a bounce place for the kids and then off to Aunt Carolyn's birthday gathering at Kris' house. It was fun to see cousins and we enjoyed the visits. Sunday was church and Petersen dinner at Jaren's after Reagan's meltdown. We hope everyone is well and enjoying cool weather. Love Gwen and the gang