Thoughtful Gifts...

I got many wonderful gifts this year for Christmas (Dale spoiled me like usual).
Out of the many wonderful things I received there were 2 that just touched me deeply.
The first one was from Dale . He gave me this beautiful angel ornament with Williams birthstone on it.. It just made me cry when I opened it. I was so touched by his thoughtfulness.


The second gift was from Kadie. She made me this wonderful plaque. I just love it It was very thoughtful . I am so grateful for the help she had from Her young Women leaders in making this wonderful gift.

Riding the Rails..

Last week end Dale and I too a Railroad trip to Fairbanks it was a 12 hour train ride. It was so Beautiful and nice to be alone with Dale. We had been sick the up until the day we left so it was nice to just sit on the train and watch the scenery.

Getting on the train Tickets in hand believe it or not it's almost 9am and the sun is still not up....This is a shot of the train station from the train.Dale and I on the Train watching the scenery go by...You can see the ice chunks in the frozen river.. Some of the chunks were sticking strait up and were so blue.. It was pretty neat.This was in the middle of no Mans land we were surprised to see this women and her dog just happily waving at the people in the Train.Just had to add this pic Because Dale was being such a dork when I tried to get a pic of him...This was neat too look at..This was just a breathtaking view. We were on a bridge with a death drop on either side. The Train just stopped right on the bridge The opened up the top half of the doors so we could take some pix.. It was kinda scary and trilling at the same time.Looking down at the death drop...Dale was trying to get the front of the train . You can barley see it...This is a pic of me in front of the Christmas tree they had up in the hotel we stayed at it was very nice and the food was great...Dale and I at the Airport waiting for our plain to get in it was late and we were kinda getting board.Our plane it finely arrived a half hour late. It was a nice short trip home about 45 mins. We had such a good time it was tons of fun to be just Dale and I...

Messages from William

Yesterday was 2 years ago that William became an Angel.... I kinda forgot that it was his angel day. Dale and I were coming home from a little weekend get away. On our drive home From the train station I was just sitting in the car enjoying the quite of the night when out of know where memories of William came rushing to me. It was almost an out of body experience. I kept remembering conversations I had in the wee hours of the morning when our house was quite and it was just William and I alone. It was almost as if I had stepped back into time.
I cant believe I did not put tow and two together last night to realize that it was Williams Angel day. He new and I know that he misses us too. I know he does not miss us and feel the earthly human pain that we feel but I know that he misses us and loves and cares deeply about us.
I always know when I have such intense feelings about William it's because he is around Me and that he is thinking of me... I love knowing that his spirit is never far from me and that he is still apart of my life. I love knowing that life does not end with death and that I will be with my loved ones that have passed before me again.

I just want to let my sweet friend Beth to know that I love her and that I am thinking of her and sweet Marie her little sister. It still amazes me that William left this earth 17 years apart from the day that Marie left. You know I know they are together and that we Share an even more special bond because of there relationship..

I hope everyone is has a safe and Happy New year...

Christmas and the Flu

Christmas was wonderful this year despite the fact that Madie and I had a bad case of the flu. Since I am the primary picture taker and I was totally out of it I did not get the greatest pix..
I am going to have to take post Christmas pix of our gifts this year just so I can have some descent scrap book pages. I hope evryone had a merry Christmas...

My Kids being hams. I don't think we ever get a shot with everyone just smiling.

Here is our Christmas eve Jammie pix... I cant believe I even manged a smile I felt so bad...

Merry Christmas to all.

I just had to post this pic . You got to love Garrett's expression. Such a typical reaction from a board 9 Year old boy!!!

I Hope very one is haveing a merry Christmas this Christmas eve. Love and Kisses to all ...

And do you recall the most sweetest Reindeer of all.

Madeline had her school play yesterday. She was a reindeer and may I say she was so dang cute. It was so fun watching a bunch of 1st graders sing and act..

It brought me back to when I was a little girl.. I used to love to be in the school plays especially the Christmas plays. To me that's part of the magic of Christmas..

I just thought I would trough in this pic of our sunset the other day. I have so many pix of just the sky's here in Alaska. The sky is just so dang pretty here. I have never lived any ware were the sky changes so much .

Re Parking Ticket..

Ok so I totally did not mean to leave you all hanging. I was in a rush when I wrote the post.
Well after we told them we lived in Alaska they said well are you sure the car is there My DH said Hummm let me go check the garage up yes I am sure my car is still here. Then they asked us to make sure the plates were on the car Yep they were on the car and it's the right plate number. They then wanted us to send a copy of Dales car registration and a letter explaining why we should not be responsible for the ticket. Then they will review the case.
The thing that cracks us up who ever issued the ticket did not make sure it was to the right car. We are pretty positive that it didn't just happen to be another 1962 Ford Galexy. It is a rare car and not many left in running condition. We think that they just checked the plate and saw that it belonged to a Ford car. When the person my DH was talking to was looking up the ticket the first thing she said is your car a Ford? Dale said yes but there is tons of Fords was there any other deception she said yes it was a black 4 door. Dales Car is a white 2 door.

The whole thing is just funny to me... It wont be so funny if we are stuck with the ticket. Plus it makes me just a little nervous that they had our plate # I am Hoping it was a typo . Or is there a standard plate out there with the same # and the person just forgot to enter that it was an antique plate.

Parking Ticket...

Yesterday I opened the mail and there was a letter saying that if we did not pay the $100. Parking fine they would send us to collections. I thought when did we get a parking ticket. I looked at the letter again and noticed that it was a parking ticket from ST. Louis MO. I looked at the date the ticket was issued 4-20-07. I then saw that it was Kansas plates The only car we have with KS plates is the Galaxy witch never leaves are Garage.. So I checked the plate numbers and they matched. So we called today They said is your car a Ford and Dale said Yes then they said is your car a black 4 door Dale said No it's a white 2 door and it's been in are Garage in Alaska since June 2006. LOL

Elves have moved into our house

Some time during the day yesterday while nobody was home elves moved in . You might ask how we know this. A little door appeared right next to our front door all decorated for Christmas. It could be the Little's but we are pretty sure they are Elves.. Madeline is pretty sure they will leave some treats around the house. So she made sure her room was clean just in case..

A few things to share..

WoW can you believe how fast December is going by.. I have a lot of little things to share..

Last Thursday I went to an ornament exchange This is what I made. They are called crackers I thought they turned out cute...

Then on Saturday I went to my Friend Tracy's craft exchange ... Let me just say it was a blast!!!! Good friends good food good crafts... O k great crafts...

This is the craft I brought ... I altered this great little tin and inside I put 3 of my bracelets that I made...

This is just one of the bracelets . ( I hope you like them Rebbecca.)

You may be wondering what I got at the craft exchange... My good friend Sandy made these wonderful vinyl Letters and phrases to put up on my wall. I was so excited.. Here is the first word I put up on my wall. I love it!!! Thank you Laura..

Happy Birthday Sweet William..

I can hardly believe that today 2 years ago I gave birth too a sweetest baby boy. Time goes by too fast.

Today my gift to William is to celebrate his birth. I am not going to be sad I am going to take this day and reflect on all the happiness he brought us..

I love you William and miss you treblely Happy Birthday Sweet Angel Boy...

My Big sister Crystal & William

Kim He has his Wings and his sword...

Rocking around the Christmas Tree.

Last night we had the best time just hanging out in the living room Reading Christmas stories and singing Christmas songs. My kids were so funny to watch exspeshaly my boys they were incredibly dramatic.

The best part was the way my heart filled with the Christmas spirit it was just so yummy and Magic.

My question of the day is what is your favorite Christmas story and song?

My favorite Christmas story has to be the little match girl.. I cry every time it is Read . I have loved that story since the first time I heard it in 2nd grade.

There is so many Christmas songs I love one of my faves is O holly night.

Then I just Love Love Love Santa baby.

So lets here yours girls...

Love you forever

I will love you forever i will like you for always as long as I am living my baby you will Be.

This is part of my children's favorite bed time story. I have been reading this story for almost 17 years. We just love this book. If you have never read it I highly suggest that you do. It would make a good Christmas gift.

I was reading this book last night and just fell apart when it read about the little boy being 2 and all the little naughty things he did and how it drove his mom crazy. I would give up almost any thing to see William as a 2 year old. Reading this book last night was just the beginning of a night filled with heart ache. I can hardly believe that William will be 2 on Friday. The saddest part is that it means it has almost been 2 years sense I have held him last. My arms had that awful physical ache of longing to hold him again last night. I just miss his weight in my arms so dang much. Here I go crying again.

I am going to end this post by saying love your children dearly hold them close to your hearts always and support them even when they are being imposable. Be grateful for who they are and there sweet spirits and what joy they bring into your lives as well as others. Enjoy the good the Bad and the ulgy of being a Mother.

Hugs to all Jennifer

The Nativity

Garrett was the shining star... Doesn't he shine so brightly.

Madeline was a wise man.... I think she was chosen because nobody would wear purple.

Here in our little town of Palmer the 2ND week end in December is Colony Christmas... It is a huge deal here. There is a parade and many other fun things. Our Church participates by displaying hundred and hundreds of Nativities. Sunday my kids were part of the children's live Nativity.

Here is Robbie the tallest wise man He looks very into his role along with some very cute extras. I love that our church dose this because it truly brings the spirit of the season. I think to often we get caught up in the gifts, the baking , What is Santa going to bring us and kinda forget the whole reason of the season. The live nativities and the 12 hundred nativities and all the many people who preform at set up these displays really understand that Christ is the reason for the season!!

So how dose your town celebrate the Christmas Holiday

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