I made these pictures large . They took up a lot of room so you'll have to click on Older Posts for more pictures.

Most of you know that I have been in AZ for the past 7+ weeks but am now home. Sandy had a bad infection in her finger that the usual antibiotics weren't touching. It had gone into the tendon and then into the bone It had to be surgically cleaned out and then treated with stronger antibiotics directly into her system through a pic line which meant she had to spend 3 hrs. every morning and 3 hrs. at night at the hospital getting the meds through an IV. She was a trooper though and Jordy and Jani were too. Things are looking good now and we're glad it's all behind her now.

I took some pictures when I first got there and then my camera battery went dead but I'll post some of what I took the first week we were there. Dad/grandpa went home after a week and I stayed to "hold down the fort" when Sandy was gone.

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Jordy at the library's computer

Jani's art project on display at the public library

Ready for business. Lemonade anyone?

From trying to stay dry, to "wetter the better"

Jani striking a pose

Jordy trying to skip a rock like grandpa did.

Come on sis, I'll wait for you

Brody & Jani watching "Wayno" being tamed

Brody being Buzz Lightyear

Jordyn helping grandpa

Announcing the Arrival of...

CONGRATULATIONS MATT & HOLLY on the arrival of your little AUBRIELLA!!

Visit Matt & Holly's Blog to read more on the arrival of Aubriella!!
We are so excited you are here and you were actually a GIRL!!

Adam's Blessing

Here are some pictures from Adam's blessing day...

What a wonderful day! We wish you all could have been here!!

Baby Adam

We got our pictures back of our beautiful Baby Adam and were so excited to share. There are more posted on our blog, but here are a few. He is finally feeling better and we are so glad that he's not having the scary breathing problems anymore. We appreciate everyone's faith and prayers on his behalf!

Another New Arrival...

Announcing the arrival of...

CHLOE JOELLE ALBERT

January 7th, 2009
weighing in at a healthy:
8 lbs 8 oz. & 21" long.


Mandy & Baby are doing great considering 48 hours worth of labor!!
We are glad that Nora, Adam, & Chloe are all finally here and are healthy!!
Just for the record the great-grandbaby count is at # 23!

Congratulations
THOMAS & MANDY

You did it Mands- You are awesome!!! Way to go!

**Who's next in line: Holly, Bonnie, Jenni??? Anyone else- Let me know!