Happy Birthday and Good Luck Phil!

2010 started off with a bang for my little brother Phil, (he's not so little anymore I guess) he turned 21 on January 3rd and at 0630 on January 5th he left for basic training for the Army. It's actually the second time he's moved away, he was in Chicago for 18 months for school and when he graduated last June he came back up here. He's been waiting to leave for basic for a few months now so I think he was ready to get started. Although I'm sad to see him leave, I am very proud of him. He's a good kid and he'll be fine, but we'll sure miss him when he's gone.

"bye unca pil", Jackson.

What?! December's over already?

How did it turn into January 2010 already? I feel like I'm getting left behind here! Hope everyone had a very merry Christmas and may God bless you all with good health, love and lots of laughter this coming year!

Jenna and Tom, all prettied up for the Sunday school Christmas program. They both did a great job saying their "piece" and singing with their class.

opening presents Christmas Eve at Gramma Sandy and Papa's house

Tom's Diggler, he was so excited to get this from Santa!

Can't wait for summer so he can ride it outside.

Dad and Jacksie, I don't know who's goofier.

My princess with her new American Girl doll, Chrissa. Rob made the bed and I did the mattress, blanket and pillow. She was hoping for this dollie, so she was pretty excited too!