Santa and Rich

Here is a picture of Santa and Rich when he was a little boy! I think this picture was taken in around 1980-1982. I love the t-shirt and shorts he is wearing in the winter in Florida! I'm quite shocked that Richard actually sat on Santa's lap, because he was a very shy kids just like Dallin is now! And you can see where Jillian gets her toe head hair! I think Jillian looks alot like Rich in this picture. He is chubby and cute!

2008 Christmas Tree Search!

The day after Thanksgiving we went to our traditional tree farm at Home Depot to pick out our Christmas Tree! All of the trees are under a big tent, so it smells so good inside. I always feel bad for the workers because Rich and I are very picky and have to find the perfect one. And this year I think we did!

Could this be the tree? Or this one?

Finally, this is the one!

The kids watching the surgrey on the tree!

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Happy Birthday Stacey!!

We got to celebrate Stacey's Birthday on November 29th by going out on her boat! This was the kids first time ever on a boat like this and it has been over ten years for me, so we had a great time! On our way out to the beach we seen two manatees swimming by and then once we docked at a little beach on the river side, we ate some yummy sandwiches. Then we walked through the mangroves to the other side in the ocean. We stayed and swam for a little while. While we were swimming, Leanne found a baby sea turtle. So I scooped it up to showed everyone and then Stacey saved it by taking it out past the waves! Then on our way back to the marina, we seen two DOLPHINS swimming right by us! It was amazing! Thank you Stacey! It was the best day to celebrate your birth!

Everyone on the boat!

Dallin and Jillian walking down the beach to find the right spot!

The baby sea turtle!

Two Dolphins!

Leanne driving the boat!

Aunt Stacey teaching Dallin to drive the boat!

CHRISTMAS CARDS!

When doing your Christmas cards this year, how about taking one card and send it to this address. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get.

A Recovering American Soldier c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC 20307-5001