Long Time! :)

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It has been so long since I sat to blog!!  My life has been a whirlwind of activity in this month.  Yesterday my hubby and I took our son to the airport after spending a little over 2 weeks with him.  It was a wonderful visit and we so enjoyed just soaking up the family time with him.  It was a little sad to hug good bye.. 


 


My sister in law is still here visiting with us along with my niece.  We are loving their visit!!  They will be leaving tomorrow and I know it will be another sad hug goodbye..  but we are all left with wonderful memories of time spent together.


 


My bil was married last Saturday in a beautiful wedding ceremony.  It was touching and sweet.  My son was the best man and looked so handsome in his military dress uniform. 


 


We also attended my daughter Emily’s GED graduation ceremony on Saturday morning and then made a mad rush to the church for the wedding right afterwards…  talk about a very full day!


 


So if you were wondering what happened to me..  now you can see why I have not been on here!    My life has been very full.  My sil and niece leave tomorrow and then it is time to get my house back in order and get life back in order.


 


Here are a few pics to share..


 


Seven of my 8 kids ..  this was taken on a trip to the Oregon coast


 


 


My son Richard and daughter Hannah:


 


 


My niece Allison and my daughters Emily and Hannah:


 


 

Comments

  1. GlammonJune 18, 2007 at 1:39 AM

    You have a beautiful family. I'm glad you have been able to spend so much time with all of them this month.

    Take Care

    ~Gretchen

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  2. PamelaJune 18, 2007 at 2:49 AM

    I am so gald you are back! I have missed you. But so very gald you had such a great time with your family. There is nothing like family. God Bless Pam

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  3. TheGoodLifeJune 18, 2007 at 4:23 AM

    I bet it was hard saying bye to your son - how long will be away - from memory he is off overseas on duty ((hugs)))


    Love Leanne NZ

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  4. CathyJune 19, 2007 at 6:14 AM

    Crystal,

    Love the pictures....your family is adorable.

    Missing you, but know things are busy.

    Sending my thoughts your way.

    Blessings,

    Cathy

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  5. countrygaluJune 19, 2007 at 11:13 AM

    It is nice to see you are posting again. Those are all very nice pictures.


    Have a wonderful day,

    Makayla

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  6. a1healthJune 19, 2007 at 1:04 PM

    The pictures of your family are great! Your family has definitely been busy, but I'm sure it was wonderful.

    Blessings,

    ~Farrah

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  7. AnonymousJune 20, 2007 at 7:12 AM

    I am glad you are enjoying and making memories with family! I have missed your posts, though. ;-) That is a spectacular picture of (almost) all the children together, I LOVE that! I have such a hard time trying to get those. =P


    JEnn

    http://jennsnook.blogspot.com

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  8. AnonymousJune 21, 2007 at 3:15 AM

    Congratulations to your daughter Emily! I don't know if you addressed the GED issue or not on your blog. I have questions regarding this. Again, my best to your daughter.


    Gigi

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