Jake

Our cat Jake passed away in the middle of the night last night. We were expecting it soon. I think he was holding on until the boys got home. We told them what was going on and they told him goodbye. Steven and Matthew helped Brian bury him in the backyard this morning. I am glad that he had a long life (he was 15-16 years old) and his life was full of love.

I have posted the first picture before, but the one on the bottom was taken about 8 years ago or so. We don't have many good pictures of him.

Just some ramblings....

The boys return from Illinois in a couple of hours. Even though I have enjoyed the quiet and only having one child to take care of, I have missed my boys so much. I can't wait to hear their stories and see what they come home with. Course the job of "detoxing" them from all that junk I am sure they had starts too.

I can't believe that 2009 is quickly approaching. I would be lying if I said I am sad to see 2008 go. I can not wait to see what the new year brings. 2008 has been a little on the rough side for us. Especially July with Brian's cancer diagnosis. We were blessed with a quick healing and no side effects. Brian continues to do well. It did however teach us not to take everything in life for granted and appreciate everyone in your life. You never know what life will bring.

I hate to do New Year's Resolutions, but since I have two events happening this summer, I guess it would be to lose weight. Brian has a cousin who is getting married the beginning of June, so I want to lose some for that. Did I mention that our vacation will start then too. She is getting married in Charleston. We will head over to Folly Beach after that. Also, get this....my 10 year high school reunion should be this summer. I would like to lose some for that. I don't necessarily have a goal to lose, but there is plenty so any number will be a good one.

What are your resolutions? Tell me about them.

Merry Christmas....

from our home to yours! Hope you guys had a great day. We had a great couple of days. We all got lots of gifts. So much so that I can NOT see my living room floor right now and I am going insane. (I know short trip huh?) I just got the boys packed up and off with their Grandma and Papa (my parents). They are heading up to Illinois for a few days for Christmas up there. We were going to try to go, but Kendall ended up getting a fever and I just didn't want to travel with a sick kid. Done it before and so not fun trying to find an ER out of state. So it should be interesting having only 1 child for a few days.

As much fun as Christmas was with all the presents and food and fun, we still tried to remind the kids of the REASON for Christmas. The boys are getting older now so they are getting it more and more.

Course it was a little bittersweet, because I couldn't get my friends out of my mind. Luckily they had an uneventful day today, so that was good. Be sure to check in on them. http://www.maxeyweb.com for the whole story if you haven't already.

Enjoy the video below.

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4th Photo

I saw on a friend's blog this afternoon. You go into your pictures and pick the 4th photo in the 4th folder. This is what I got.

This was a last minute picture we took of Matthew before school the following day. They needed to bring in pictures of their pets.

95%

Yeah, the doctor's were able to remove 95% of that tumor out of Annette's brain. PRAISE GOD!!! Continue to pray for her recovery and that the pathology report comes back quickly and that they can know for sure what they are dealing with.

Maxey Web has been updated

Wow, the outpouring of love, prayer and support for my friends, The Maxey's has been so overwhelming for me that I can only imagine how they feel. Continue to pray and spread the word for others to pray. They have updated their site on some info of their precious Annette so please check it out. http://www.maxeyweb.com

Here are some pics that I was able to snag of this adorable child.

WHY???

Why? That seems to be the question of the day. Why does this little girl have a brain tumor? Why do her parents have to relive all of this again? I could sit here and ponder this forever. Instead I am going to get on my knees and lift little Annette and her family up. Only God knows why and I will let Him figure all this out. I am asking everyone who reads this to pray as well. Please go to this website... www.maxeyweb.com and PRAY!!!

4 DAYS!!!

Kendall has been in underwear for 4 days now. She has had maybe 3 or 4 accidents, but they were on the way to the bathroom. She is barely 2 and mostly potty trained. I had heard little girls were easier (for the most part, exceptions to every rule) to potty train, but I didn't believe it til now. I can't believe my little girl doesn't need diapers. Well except to sleep in of course.

Not too much to really write about, so I will just make a post with pictures (cause I know that is what you really come here for).

These two were from Steven's school Fall Festival. Matthew had his hair sprayed (which it took over a week to get the red out) and I had "Hoo Hair.

These are from Kendall's family birthday party. That girl loves to be the center of attention. Course what girl doesn't?

Obviously, this is when we went to see Santa. It was so neat because he brought 4 of his reindeer with him. Matthew acted like he wanted nothing to do with him, but he is such a faker. Kendall did NOT like being near the jolly fat man at all!!

Neither Matthew or Kendall really wanted anything to do with Mrs. Claus either. Matthew planted himself firmly at daddy's side. Luckily we had one good sport. He knows that we will still take the picture so might as well go with it.

Well I guess that is about it.