Talmage's farewell

Before Talmage left for his mission, we wanted to have one last partay! So we packed up (just ask the uncles...they were packed) and headed up to Silver Star. We had a blast! We did a little tubing (that was one big chain of tubes!) BEFORE: AFTER:We did a little Rock Band... We played some games...
And we had a lot of fun! Talmage did hurt his foot on Thursday and after making sure it wasn't broken, he got to spend the entire day Friday with his nephews while we skiied;>

Then on Sunday he gave a wonderful "farewell" talk and then Nelson and Mckay headed to the airport...but not until I made them take a couple more pictures. Yes, I'm the Nazi with the camera!

Good times were had by all! I'm so grateful that we've been so blessed to be a family!

Our Alison

Say a little prayer for our Alison so she will be up and about and her usual perky self.

We love you Ali bo bali and want you to know we think of you! I sure hope you aren't missing that hospital food too bad. You know, you aren't very far away that Dan could probably go pick some up for you!

Get better soon.

Oh, and Dan, thanks for not screening our call and talking to us last week!

A Day to Remember...

Take a moment today to call/ email/ or write Grandma Lil. Long ago today was her wedding anniversary. I wonder what it was like...obviously cold! I am sure glad it happened though! Where would we have been if she married, say, Bob Hope! We'd all have funny looking noses that is for sure. I am sure you miss your best friend, Grandma. Please know that we love you with all our hearts and I know that Grandpa Holly is thinking of you today and sends helping, loving hands to always be with you. Cheers to you!

поздравляю! Congratulations!

S dnem rozhdeniya! or Happy Birthday to Nick in Russian! Is there as much snow in Wisconsin as there might be in Russia on your birthday? We are glad to have a guy like you in the DeMeester Family. Those Ramptons are good people! Enjoy your day and have Angela make you your favorite meal... maybe something with a Russian flare?! We thank you for your infectious smile and your willingness to always serve.

Queen for the day...

Happy Birthday Dawna! Spoil yourself today and wear earplugs at Walmart so it will be like you aren't even there! Thanks for being a great cousin and always hanging with us all when we breeze into town. We love you Dawna!

Birthday Wishes...

A truckload of birthday wishes are heading to Sammamish, WA. for it is Jacqueline's Birthday today! I'm sure her little clan will be making her breakfast in bed, and a yummy dessert too! Or, maybe that is up to Shawn...

Here's to you Cuz... my partner in crime and a many parade planner (even when you didn't want to at first...thanks for coming out!) Have a great day with all your loving family!

23 Cheers!

Raise a glass to Ellesse today as we all celebrate her birthday. Maybe watch the movie 'Clue', or 'Kite Runner', 'Amelie' or 'Everything is illuminated' and think of her... Listen to Coldplay, or something else from her 'bizarro music playlist'. Go see the play 'Light in the Piazza' and relax.

We love her and I can't imagine life without her. I know she has saved my life especially when I was really sick. I am thankful Heavenly Father sent her to us.

Happy Birthday, Ellessie!