Prayers

Yesterday, Casey's Uncle Terry's Dad pasted away. Please keep the Buckner family in your hearts and prayers. They are a wonderful family and have always been there for Casey and I. We Love You!

Also, please keep Matt and Stacey in your prayers. They are about to deliver any day now. Lily has decided to come late, so Stacey's induction date is Jan. 2nd. Again, we are praying for a safe and healthy deliver for baby and Mommy. See you guys soon!

Merry Christmas

What a wonderful Holiday! We spent Christmas Eve with Casey's parents, Keith and Barb. We went to church and heard some great things as usual from Pastor Doug, went back to Keith and Barb's house and had a wonderful dinner. Christmas Day started with a delicious brunch at Keith and Barb's, then we went to visit our baby boy, Brody's grave. If only he was here to see everything going on. We love you baby.

Christmas Day was great. All the Santiago family, including my Dad home from the hospital, came to our house, as well and Keith and Barb. My Dad is doing better and should get feeling back in his leg with physical therapy. Thank you for all your prayers. We had great food, watched some Christmas movies, opened presents and just enjoyed being with each other. Next year will be even better because Matt, Stacey, and Lily will be here for Christmas! We can't wait.

tis the season

We had a wonderful weekend! I finished all my Christmas shopping on Friday and got everything wrapped and under the tree. Well, Deebo thought Christmas came early and when we got home the other night, he unwrapped EVERYTHING! I was so angry and than thought, what to I have to be upset about? So, I wrapped everything again today. All done.

We also had the famous Giordano/Ayars family fish dinner. Absolutely incredible. There is always so much food. They have 4 courses of heaven. I try to come up with a strategy every year on how to eat and not get so full after the first course, I failed again. It was just a wonderful night. Casey's Grandparents, Parents, Cousins, Aunt and Uncle, and their close friends were all there. They are such a wonderful loving family. Their family is the most important thing to them and they show it. We love you guys!

On the other hand, Matt and Stacey are in Ohio waiting for the arrival of Miss Lily! She is taking her good ol time. Please continue to keep them in your prayers, Lily will be here any day!

my dad

It has been a crazy few days. Casey and I have been working our butts off and my Dad fell and has fractured his spine. I got to go see him in the hospital today. He is slightly paralyzed in his right leg. He is starting to get some feeling back and can move it from side to side. He can't pick it up or walk on it. My Dad was paralyzed for over a year when I was 2 because he saved all of our lives when someone broke into our house. He is a very strong person. It is hard to see him almost helpless and just sad and not knowing what is going to happen now. Please keep him in your prayers. Pray the the Lord is with the doctors every step of the way. Thank you.

not just another day

That is what Pastor Doug said about Christmas today. It is the day most people celebrate the day Jesus was born. It is a day for family, friends, and traditions. It is the one day that almost EVERY adult can be a child again. A day for thanks, belief, and faith. Not just another day.

We had a wonderful weekend. We had dinner with friends, decorated the tree with family, and just enjoyed being with each other. I have not decorated a tree with my Mom since I moved out 5 years ago. It was a wonderful evening. My Mom, Grandmom, Sister Bernie, Casey, and myself decorated the tree. It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! We laughed, joked, had some good food, and everyone left with a smile. We need more days like this.

welcoming the new

Casey got back late Friday night and Deebo was happier than ever. We have just been relaxing all weekend. It is so great to have him here. We never made it to the Christmas party, we were way to worn down. Tonight we are just enjoying being with each other and trying to get prepared for the holiday season. We will be decorating the weekend to come, I will put pictures up of the finished product in just a bit.

(Dave & Clare Thomas)

(Leah Jane Thomas)

Two couples, Some of our very BEST friends just had babies! Dave and Clare had baby Leah Jane Thomas, a 9lb 15oz pumpkin, on Nov. 20th! Adam and Katy had Madison Grace Bear, a 6lb 7oz peanut, Dec. 4th! Mommy's and Baby's are all doing well and in good health. Next to come is Lily Sue Ayars. Stacey is due Dec. 26th. I had a dream last night that she came Dec. 20th. We will see.

(Adam & Katy Bear)

(Madison Grace Bear)

missing daddy

Only one more day until Casey comes home! He has been gone for two weeks now and I am so excited to have him back. It's not fun being alone. Deebo has really missed him too. He has been unusually bad. He has been tearing things up and going through the trash. He can't wait for his Daddy to get here. Casey has been working hard while he has been out in Chicago. He has been meeting new people and making good impressions, as usual. He is also ready to come home. Please keep him in your prayers as he travels tomorrow.

This weekend we want to try to take it easy. We have been so busy. The only thing we have planned is a Christmas party to go to on Saturday. Hopefully that will be it. We will get some pictures up this weekend. Our next Christmas party is the famous Giordano Christmas Eve Dinner. Some of the best eating I have EVER experience. Can't wait.