Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Passion '08

In late January Deron had the sweet opportunity to join with some 4000 other worshippers converging in LA to be a part of the Passion 08 conference. Deron went with the gang from Flipside. They all had an amazing time before the Lord being led by worship leaders like Chris Tomlin, David Crowther and Matt Redman. They were challlenged with a call to a life of mission for the Lord. Pictured immediately below is Chris Tomlin. Deron had a great time getting to know the young adults from Flipside. Below he is hanging with Kevin Ibanez, the Young Life Pastor at Flipside!The Passion team will be doing a world tour of some 17 countries, one of which will be Australia (well worth going to if you can make it).


Monday, January 21, 2008

It's Snowing!!!

Snow in the Mount Baldy Mountains...
Less than half an hour from our home...
Absolutely stunning!!!
Me & my three sons....na na na naaa, na na na naaa....
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And my very cute and sweet husband!

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Getting ready for a fight...the snowball kind!!!

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Let the battle begin...

Notice that Steve's on high ground? Smart man!!!

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My snowman in progress...I can't remember his name...poor guy!

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Me & my three sons again...they're so cute...and tall!!!
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Prestin's looking mighty cheeky with that snowball forming in his hands,

guess who he's going for...
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you guessed it...but big brother was ready...like always!!!

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We had a fantastic time together enjoying God's beautiful creation...snow!


Jasen hits the big 18

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Jasen......






Jasen cuddles up with Uncle Ken while they watch "Flushed Away!", cute movie.

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Jasen got a calendar, (he LOVES calendars!!!) from his cousins,

it had family pictures on each page, and...
each family member's picture was on their birthday square each month,
that was a very cool gift!!!
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Jasen had a great celebration, I can't believe he's 18 already!!!

Grandma Comes Home for the New Year

January 1, 2008
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Grandma gets to come home!
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Thank you for all your prayers!!!

Steve Turns 49

Yes, Steve turned 49 on December 31st
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Thankfully we celebrated it early, on the 28th, because Steve's mum went to the hospital the next morning for four days with "congestive heart failure," not good!
We were all able to celebrate together...what a blessing.
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Steve's birthday cake request...
dark & white chocolate silk with heath flakes and fresh berries, it was delicious!!!





yes...there's love!!!


Christmas Morning...Stocking Time...oops!

Christmas Morning!!!
time for opening our stockings, but...
our stockings are packed with all our Christmas decorations in storage, so...
all four boys and Purlie had to settle for baskets instead...they'll look cool on their desks!
Prestin, 16, in his new & cool Tulsa, Oklahoma shirt!

Deron, 19, ready to eat his lollies and chocolates!!!


Jasen, almost 18, is very happy with all his "American" chocolates... so many types he has never tried before...yum yum!!!

Notice the three little trees on the bookcase, they were our Christmas tree this year at grandma's house...they looked so cute at night with all the twinkle lights.


Yes, Steve and Purlie (she's cuddled next to him, look under his hand) also get their special "American" Christmas chocolates and kitty yummies too !!!

Christmas in California 2007

Celebrating Christmas Eve
at Ken & Pam's home
in Alta Loma, California

The Grandparents
Gene, Wanda and LaVona
(Pam's Dad & Mum, & Steve/Ken's Mum)

The Great-Grand-Children
Hunter, Haley & Jonah Vandegrift


Steve & I

Ken & Haley


Jimmy & Jonah... father & son


Jenny & Scott ... their first Christmas as a married couple...so sweet!
Deron, Jasen & Prestin with mounds of pressys


The Vandy Family....so cute!

Me & Jonah....his first Christmas!

Jasen getting ready for the snow....

Wow...........we had never seen soo many presents!!!


Pam & I cooking in the kitchen....roast....it was delicious!


The Young Couples Table


Steve & his mum, LaVona

The children handing out the presents to everyone


We had such a wonderful time watching Hunter and Haiey opening and playing with all their gifts, they were soo cute!!!

We had a wonderful first Christmas back in the USA with our family!!!

We hope yours was precious too!