9May2010
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On this Mother’s Day I would like to thank my Mom for showing me love! Over the years she has shown me how to love my family, friends, and neighbors. She has been an example of love in her jobs; as Teacher, Realtor, Secretary, Librarian, and most especially MOM. She has taught me how to love even when it’s difficult or painful. She has shown that loving someone doesn’t mean you have to love what they do (Love the person, not the action). She is a wonderful example of love even when things get overwhelming. I Love You Mom and always will!!! Happy Mother’s Day to you!
28March2010
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Our 10th Anniversary was yesterday March 27th. For our anniversary (the night before) Jason got a hotel suite in Payson, Arizona. It had a fireplace, a jacuzzi tub, and a king size bed. We went to an Italian place for dinner. It was really good. The service was excellent and we had left overs. Jason had an Italian Mac and Cheese. I had the Chicken Parmigiana. We got cheesecake to share for dessert. We enjoyed the quiet time we got to share together.
In Pine, Arizona we stopped for breakfast at a small cafe. Who also had wonderful food. When we got home the girls came home from Grandma’s house. The girls and I wrapped up the presents we had for Jason/Daddy. Then Nikki and I went shopping for a few things and groceries to make dinner. Jason and I had a wonderful time making dinner together. Then we sent the girls to bed and watched a couple shows.
A couple weeks ago Jason bought me the stuff to organize our living room and make a it craft central. He also got me a book.
We didn’t do a lot, but it was a wonderful day spent together. A wonderful addition to our journey together!
28February2010
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Yesterday I was talking to my mom on the phone and she informed me that Grandpa’s headstone had been placed on his grave site. I asked her to please send me a picture. Here is Grandpa’s headstone in place at the Turlock Memorial Park in Turlock, California…
I’m so glad that he has a headstone for his final resting place. I look forward to one day going and seeing it myself in person. My grandpa felt very strongly about visiting your loved ones grave sites. I want to honor him in this way. I love you Grandpa!!!
28February2010
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Here is a photo of our new home….
27February2010
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Yesterday Friday, February 26, 2010 we closed escrow on our home. We are officially homeowners now! We are excited about this new journey that we are taking. We are so happy to have this opportunity. We are especially happy to know that we don’t have to move again. I look forward to raising my children in this home.
17February2010
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Yesterday Nikki turned 9, but we celebrated her birthday on Friday. She invited friends from school, church, and of course her family. We started the party with those scratch and reveal pictures that everyone got to make their own design. Then the kids decorated dog bones.
Uncle Kevin showed everyone how to make a beautiful bone. Nice work Kev!
Her theme was “puppies” which was very hard to find decorations. Lucky for me I have a very talented sister who made the cake for Nikki’s party. Emily did a wonderful job and everyone loved it….
Auntie Em even added dog food to the cake…Nikki took a big bite of “dog food” and she liked it!!!
We are so thankful for all the wonderful gifts that everyone gave Nikki!
10February2010
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This morning Lizzi’s teacher informed me that she was going to send Lizzi to the school nurse to have her eye checked out. Sure enough the nurse thought she has pink eye and asked that she go home. I called the doctor’s office to see if they could get her in and they set up an appointment within 20 minutes. Jason came and picked her up from school. I then learned that pink eye is so bad in our area that some doctor’s aren’t even requiring patients to come in for a visit. They are sending prescriptions to the pharmacies for the families….
Well, the doctor couldn’t say she for sure has pink eye, because the test to determine if she has it takes so long to get back that they don’t bother giving it. She would be over it before the results came back. They did prescribe drops for her eyes since they believe if she does have it….it’s in both eyes. She will be missing school tomorrow since she has to be out for 24 hours. Life is fun and incredible!
We love you Lizzi! We also hope your eye feels better soon!!!!!!!
18January2010
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On January 8, 2010 Our daughter Nikki received two awards at her school. For the Second Quarter she received an award for….
Perfect Attendance! We are so glad she has been able to receive this award. No more for Third Grade though….
She also received an award for Subtraction Facts. I have been told this is not an easy one to get, because it’s harder to learn subtraction at his age….
wonderful job in school Nikki! Way to learn those subtraction facts!!!
We are so proud of all the hard work you are doing in school this year! Keep it up! We love you so much!
11January2010
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On Wednesday, January 6, 2010 my newest nephew was born. We definitely needed some good news during this week. It came in the morning and we are all so excited to find out that he was born at 9:06 am (Wisconsin time). He was 6 pounds 9 ounces and 19 inches long. We were so excited for the news we forgot to ask his name….since Keith and Mandy weren’t telling anyone what it was before he was born. A little while later we learned….
Issac Ryan Hoover is his name! Keith made sure there was one picture of him on facebook so we could all see his cute little face.
My newest nephew is so cute!!! I can’t wait for the day I get to meet and hold him. Keith and Mandy congrats on another beautiful baby!!! Logan and Alyssa be nice to your baby brother! We love you all!!!!
11January2010
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Almost two months ago my Mom informed me that my cousin Larry had his first son. Chace Lee Hoover was born on 7 November 2009. While we were in California in December my sister Emily and I had an opportunity to hold Baby Chace. While I am always partial when it comes to babies, he was especially sweet and so cute.
When our family went out to California on January 1st after my Grandpa’s passing we never knew what was about to come. On Monday, January 4, 2010 my Mom got a phone call from my sister Sarah telling her that Baby Chace wasn’t breathing. Mom and Dad immediately headed to the hospital with Aunt Judy (Chace’s Grandma). A little while later I got a call from Mom telling me that Chace didn’t make it. I can deal with most things, but hearing of this sweet baby passing just after my Grandpa’s passing was just so much more then my brain could understand. My heart wept with and for each of his family members. Chace’s Mom, Dad, Sister, Grandmas, Grandpas, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.
His funeral was held on Friday, January 8, 2010 at Turlock Memorial Park. The sky opened and cried with us all during the funeral/graveside service. I have to say that I’m so amazed by the strength and love that was shown during such a difficult time. Larry and Sam please know that if there is anything we can do for you we will!
While I still don’t know why he was taken so early, I have found a little solace in that he is with his Great-Grandpa in heaven. Plus that the two of them together are watching over us like guardian angels one old, one young. I will forever be so thankful for the chance I had to know this sweet spirit.
