So ... only two days??!!

Wow, only two day 'till Christmas!! Everybody ready!!

Christmas is so much different this year, getting ready for a big holiday without baking 20 pies, and cooking 10 hams :) No big rush to get parents to a good hotel, no huge packages for the boys from relatives. No howling boys singing Christmas songs (Ouch! ... ) And no huge Christmas tree decorated by ranch boys! You just never know when your life can drastically change, and I can definitely say that from personal experience!

It was a month ago yesterday, that I left my house for the last time - not even knowing that I wouldn't be coming back! It seems like longer to me, like forever ago! Almost like a different person, different time. I can't really describe it ...

Here are some pictures from last year at Christmas. We made so many memories when we lived down there. Please continue to pray for all the guys that went through the program. They need your prayers to stay strong!

Ben, Adam, and Shane decorating cookies ...

John having a good time!

Roman and the guys making a mess :)

Eating the frosting - the best part :)

Opening presents on Christmas Day.

Our '07 giant Christmas tree - so pretty!

Samantha and Rick, recently engaged. Awwww :)

My family and I in Gatlinburg, Tn - December 2007