I have a new sister!

One of my younger brothers, Wes, was married in February in the Philipines. He met his new bride in Japan while working. So happy for him that he has found his soul mate! Wish I could have been there!  She is so beautiful and loves him very much! Congrats Emie and Wes!

Six months past due!

Well. I didn't intentionally ignore my blog, but computer issues have kept me away! I cannot post pictures in blog via laptop, as it says my software is no longer blog compatible, and am technically challenged in that area!  Not only that, but can't figure out how to post pictures as well from my Ipad. So this post is a test to see if I can somehow maneuver around on my Ipad! More catch ups soon!

Hello 2014!

Goodbye 2013!  We celebrated the New Year quietly at home.  We ate, laughed, enjoyed the hot tub and was barely hanging on waiting for midnight!

Brian, Jake, Steph, & Jodi

2013 was a pretty much uneventful year for us which is definitely not a bad thing!  Other than the occasional trip to the ER for ripped off toes and cut hands, or ongoing health problems, no major events plagued our year.  Nonetheless, it's always nice to bid farewell and welcome the new! 

A New Year of Love, Hope, & Promise!

 

I hope everyone embraces the New Year with open arms

and finds it full of peace, love and happiness! 

Our baby is 15!

I can't believe this precious baby is now 15!

1st professional picture at 6 weeks old.

 

Jacob Walker Rhone

born 12/29/98 at 10:18 am

9 lbs. 6 oz., 20 1/2" long

 

Seems like yesterday, seems like a lifetime, all at the same time.  Our baby boy we tried so hard for, a rough pregnancy, uncertain if he'd have health issues, but God blessed us with a perfect baby boy!  He completed our family and has brought such joy to our lives!  Even at 15, he is the sweetest, most loving, considerate young man.  Just when we thought our hearts were full, he always shows us there is room for more!

 

 Always a happy baby!

 

 One of Mom's favorite pictures!

 

 Always wanted to sleep after a bath!

 

Jake & Maw-Maw (I wish he could remember her, she loved him so much!)

 

Our birthday boy today!  Happy 15th Jake!

We love you!

 

 

 

Merry Christmas!

From our home and hearts, we wish you all a

very Merry Christmas and a

New Year full of love and blessings!

Brian, Jodi, Jake & Tyler

 

 My beautiful kids, Jake, Marlee, Tyler

 

 Marlee enjoyed opening her gifts!

 

Sure sign of a great Christmas!

Jake loved his new Alienware computer!

 

Tyler likes his new boots!

Today, we celebrate the birth of our Savior,

Jesus, the greatest gift ever given. 

Let there be Peace on Earth!

A Birthday Treasure!

 

You can't read it on here, but Mom faxed this to me the day

before my birthday, on 12/19/96 ... a treasure I'll keep forever!  I read it

every year on my birthday.  I wish Mom were here to celebrate with me, but

I know she's watching from Heaven and I often feel her presence! 

 

48 Today.  Some days I feel 48, some days I feel 38, and some days

 I even feel 78.  Wouldn't it be cool if once we reached a certain age

we could start taking years off instead of adding them?  Physically, anyway,

I'm not sure I'd want to go backwards mentally, spiritually, or emotionally! 

So, today, I'll be happy just being 48! 

 

 

A Time of Thanksgiving

Just a few pics from Thanksgiving week!  It was a cold, wet week, but we had lots of fun!  Zeph, Kai, & Piper were here for the week!

Piper Lynn

 Jake & Zeph

 

Kai, Zeph, Piper

Piper thinks Tyler needs some lipstick on!

Zeph, Piper, Kai enjoying the hot tub!

 Piper & Marlee snuggling

 Outdoor fun!

 Roasting marshmallows, the city way!

 Jake & Zeph clowning around!

The crew playing Risk

Thanksgiving Day!

 

Tyler, Marlee, & Crystal

 

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and were so

blessed to share it with family this year!