Christmas Shopping.

Took Callie shopping in downtown Ashland a few days ago.  I just might have to go back and get this snow globe for you.  That was the one thing that totally caught your eye.  All you wanted me to do was turn it upside down so you could watch the snow fall.  Oh how I loved watching your eyes light up and that beautiful smile on your face.  I can't wait for Christmas this year.  It will be so much fun with you this year. 

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Winter Fun Jacksonville Style.

Oh my gosh... it has been forever since I blogged.  So much stuff going on around here but everything is absolutely great. 

 

Spent the day in Jacksonville... visited the Beekman House, which was open for tours.  This was a rare chance to visit the most complete Pioneer Family collection in all of Southern Oregon, dating from the 1860's.  Wish I could have taken photos of the inside of the house but no photography was allowed.  The girls also got a chance to visit with Santa Clause (aka: Father Christmas) in the lobby of the Historic Beekman Bank.  We all had hot apple cider and roasted chestnuts for the first time... yummy!  For lunch, we went to Bella Union.  I absolutely loved today.

Field Trip to Medford Airport.

McKenzie's class got to take a field trip a few weeks ago to the Medford Airport.  Each kid got to pretend they were flying the plane.  I feel so blessed to be able to capture these special moments of her school days.

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The Birthday Cake.

I Love You McKenzie.

I had a birthday recently... and what did McKenzie insist she make me? Yes that's right... a birthday cake. I made the cake while she was at school and she did all the frosting and decorating of as many colored sprinkles she could pile high on the cake.

That is totally McKenzie. She's a giver, a thinker, passionate, creative, generous and free-spirited.

When I blew out my candles, I wished that McKenzie will always keep these wonderful qualities and I wished for happiness and health for my wonderful family.

A Message From Our New President, Barack Obama.

In the early evening, after the kids were tucked in bed, my husband and I were sitting in our living room watching the returns coming in on CNN up until the announcement that Barack Obama will be the 44th President of the United States. I just witnessed history... America's first African American President. Who would have ever thought 100+ years ago that this moment would ever happen. We listened to his speech and what an orator he is. It's like listening to a breath of fresh air. Here's to looking ahead to the future.

A New Day.

I want to go on the record and say that I am incredibly proud to be an American and witness this historic day. I may not agree with all of Senator Obama's stated positions, but I am absolutely struck by his vision, his passion and his obvious good heart. Congratulations to President-Elect Barack Obama and his entire campaine.