Shelli and Bryce, prom 2009

Quote worth sharing

You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom.  What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else.  When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that, my dear friend, is about the end of any nation.  You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it.
                                  - Dr. Adrian Rogers, 1931- 2005

This was sent to me by a friend, and I love it!

Facebook friends

I have tried to direct anyone that I contact on Facebook to this blog. The reason I created an account on Facebook was to connect with more people, but I'm not sure when I will get time to invest in another blogging project. It has taken me so long to figure this one out, and I struggle to keep it updated. I hope to eventually get it done, but no promises. So for now, my most current photos and updates will be here. I don't do change well. Love to all!!  Ren 

Winter Formal- Shelli

Winter Formal- Shelli

Christmas pix explaination

I am not very good at this. Every time I set out to publish pix, I have the hardest time finding them on my computer. It is all a mess, and I am definitely computer challenged. I did the best I could, and hope that between myself, and my, much more capable children, we get all the bases covered. I got lazy, and tired, so I quit labeling. It is hit and miss. 

 Bottom line, it was another wonderful year, filled with lots of joy. We have so much to be thankful for during a time that the world is experiencing so much turmoil. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless!!

Christmas pix, 2008

Christmas pix, 2008

Christmas pix, 2008

           Stacy, ping-ponging with Shelli
          Pappy, workin on dinner!
               Scotty gettin some punch
                    The table, close up

Christmas pix, 2008

                                                                The table all pretty!

                                                  Grandpa Curtis and Brian, talking scuba
                                                               Liz and T.J. takin a rest.
                                                              Craig, frying the turkey
                                                            Scotty and a tired Klayton

Christmas pix, 2008

Christmas pix, 2008

                                                            Stacy entertaining the boys!
                                                      Shelli in her Christmas eve jammies
                                                                 Klayton on the go!
 

Nana's Little Elfs

These little guys are my pride and joy, although hats, and picture posing are not high on their list.

Need to vent

I have been following the blog of a beautiful young woman that Cassy used to go to school with. Additionally, our family had been in their ward for a couple of years. The young woman, Susan, age 26, lost her battle with colon cancer last night (Dec 5th). Hers was the most courageous fight I have seen in some time. She was a lot like Cassy, health nut, exercised, and she had one of those infectious personalities that are hard to miss. 

 My heart breaks for this family. It also opens wounds of my own. Cancer is such a cruel opponent. It has taken a good many friends and loved ones from this earth, way too soon. I hope that we all pray hard, and often, for medical science to catch up with this disease. I so hope that cures are discovered in my life time. I want to witness its defeat. 

 As for Susan, a young newly wed who had so much to offer this world, Cliche or not, she is in a better place. Knowing that , although helpful, doesn't do a lot for how senseless it seems. It doesn't take the pain away from her young husband and family. She went from diagnosis, to dying in only a few short months. 

 Obviously she wouldn't have been expected to be getting screened for, what is usually a much older persons disease, but to my loved ones, I beg, do not skip check ups and screenings that you should be getting. Please help me to not let Cancer take anyone unnecessarily. Let's do all in our power to stop it. Sadly, we cannot prevent, or detect it all, but take care of the ones we can. 

 Well, I will let it go, for now. I don't even know if this will be read, but I just needed to get that off my chest. Thanks to anyone who suffers thru it. God bless!!