Family Christmas 2008

Christmas - memories with family!

Julia and Adam

Jonathan and Sarah

Both of our kids came home with their 'significant' others to celebrate Christmas on Monday, December 22. It was a joy and blessing to be together to open presents and enjoy a big dinner together. We had a great time together, laughing, reminiscing, and eating! It felt so good to have everyone together in our home!!

On Christmas, Craig and I drove to Kansas City to celebrate the Holidays with our family. Julia and Adam drove together on Friday. We had a big time together - - it was great being with my sisters and Daddy-O!

"Sister-time"

More "Sister-time"
Even more "Sister-time"! Aren't we lovely!!
Dean-O made us delicious 'hunky' breakfasts
And delicious dinners!! We NEVER went hungry!
We EVEN made malts very late into the night!
(thanks, Adam & Julia for making the ice cream run
to the grocery store!)
These have to be 3 of my most favorite people in the entire world!

I'm so glad the Holy Star shines bright for us ~
we can find the love of Christmas throughout the entire year!
I hope you had a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and
A HAPPY NEW YEAR

Miss Vargo

Today is Julia's first day of student teaching in Lenexa, Kansas! In just a few minutes, she will walk through the doors of Christa McAuliffe Elementary School. How is this possible? It seems like only yesterday she was donned in her blue plaid jumper~off to Kindergarten at St. Pius X! I can clearly remember the day she walked across the stage to accept her diploma from C/A High School! I thought I'd never live through the day we drove her to O.N.U. just 2 1/2 years ago to begin her university studies! Geeze...time flies when you're having fun! :) I know she will be an excellent teacher, as she loves and nurtures children. Her gentle spirit has so much to offer them! Julia will invest her life into their lives and encourage them to grow and develop, just as she has through the past 20 years!

We're so proud of her and all she's accomplished! She has, and will, make a difference!

See Julia run. See Julia read. She Julia teach.
You go, girl! We're so proud of you!!!

Dance Club

Steve and Kathy

Steve and Rosie

Last night we had our Christmas Dance Club. It was a festive evening ~ everything and everyone looked so sparkly and pretty! It was a wonderful dinner and a great band! We're looking forward to our next!!

Christmas 2008

God bless you during this season of peace, hope, and light.

May your heart be merry and may your joy be bright!
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!!

More SNOW

When will the snow stop?? Every time I look outside, there is more snow! There's nothing like a cold and snowy snow day and a warm cup of mocha!! Aren't we blessed!

SNOW!!

Julia and Adam went outside to 'play' while it was snowing! They had snow much fun! :)

The snow just kept on coming and coming!! Our dream came true for a 'snow day'! Exciting!

Thanksgiving Blessing

Craig and I were very blessed to join Adam's family for Thanksgiving dinner. Together we shared a delicious feast! Mike and Deanne have been family friends for years, and it felt good to share the holiday with 'family'! We have so much to be thankful for!