Goings....

We are sad to report that Dotty is no longer with our family. She became very ill, and had to be taken back to the SPCA for care.....and they decided to keep her instead of adopting her out....which is for the best, Pigeon the mean little kitty didn't like sharing her home with any other feline. We are back to being a one cat family, and it looks like it will be that way for some time.

Goings and Comings...

There have been many changes in our household of late...Amy moved out and is now in her own apartment with some really cool roommates...her brother and sister! Along with Amy leaving, a new member was added to our family on Saturday and her name is Dot. She is a 8 month old black and white kitten. She is shy at first, but not afraid to speak her mind! She and Pigeon are getting along as well as can be expected...both are staying in semi-neutral corners and are sharing our bed...

Celebrating our Anniversary

Jim and I celebrated our second wedding anniversary today... I gave Jim the Wii Tiger Woods Golf game, and he gave me a beautiful, red Shelby Super Snake radio-controlled car. As soon as we got back from dinner I was able to play with it...first I chased the cat around...it is really cool.

Christmas Party with The Family

This last Saturday we went to Jackson to celebrate Christmas with my family.

Suzi, Gary, and Mari were there, along with Trisha, Megan, Amy & Alex, Shane, Nancy, Mom and Dad.

Mari is really getting into opening presents this year...she is such a cutie, and so intent on studying her new toy!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Christmas at Disneyland... One of my favorite rides is Small World....and I seem to be the only one in the family that truly appreciates how wonderful, educational and how darn cute the ride is. Here are some of the wreaths that line the lane on your way to Small World...

It is so sad that they will be tearing down this beautiful bridge! I have always enjoyed this fantastic bridge as I enter California Adeventure...

The castle at night was so pretty and festive...

I was lucky enough to see the fireworks and snow! I just adore fireworks!

Disneyland at Christmas Time!

November was a month full of special events....first our Sealing in the Temple, and then a trip to my homeland, Disneyland! My dad and sister, Nancy went to Disneyland the second week of November...this just so happened to be the first weekend that Disneyland was decorated for Christmas. It was so beautiful, all the wonderful Christmas decorations, and lots of Christmas music. Anyone who know me, knows that Christmas music starts in my home on November 1. I loved all the flowers, and the poinsettas with dew still on them were beautiful!

SEALED!

A big thank you to all who attended our Sealing on November 7th. It was a beautiful and very blessed day, and the ceremony was magical. I was worried that no one would show up, and I was very happy to see those that we invited there to share in our magical day and blessed sealing.

This is the fulfillment of all of my dreams since I converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I dreamed of being sealed to a good, kind, man...and I found him.

(He shaved the beard and moustache especially for the occassion!)

Amy is Fine!

My darling Amy was in a "little" accident today...her tire blew out and she ended up in a ditch along the side of the road. She is fine, just a little shook up! Megan, Grandpa, Nancy and I to the rescue! As I write this blog she is getting two new tires, and she will be back on the road by late this afternoon.

Sealing!

Well, tomorrow is the big day...we will finally be sealed at the Sacramento Temple! I am so excited to be sealed to Jim, and know that for all time and eternity we will be together. This has been a dream of mine since I first became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am so lucky to have found a wonderful man with whom I can share the rest of my life. I look forward to growing old with him.

More Good News!

Will C. Wood is my new home!
It is official, I was offered and accepted an RSP position at Will C. Wood Middle School...and I am so excited and happy to be going back! This is where I taught my first two years, and though there was a lot of extra work, and very challenging students, I loved it there and learned so much. I am excited to be going back, I will be teaching Language Arts to 7th and 8th grade students, and Study Skills. No more commuting between two schools every day!

Grandchild #4!

Yahoooo! Jim is a grandpa again! Malia Heather Culwell was born yesterday afternoon, weighing 7lbs 60z,. Jeni and Malia are doing well. She is a beautiful baby...and is yet another blessing in our lives. Congratulations to Jeni and Alan....