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Merry Christmas Everyone!

From our Family to Yours

HaPpY BiRtHdAy Tj!

We hope you had a ball!

This year Talan got to have a birthday party. He invited several friends over, and we rented him a bounce house. The kids bounced almost the whole time. We grilled hot dogs, and made brownie sundaes, and opened presents. I think he had a blast. He told me next year he didn't want a party, he wants us to save our money. How many of you have heard that? From him it doesn't surprise us.
They grow up WAY to fast. I can't believe it has been 9 years since he came into our family. Our family has been so blessed to have him a part of it. Talan has always had such a big heart. He is always worried about others and their feelings, and is very upset if he thinks he is the cause of others hurt feelings. He is a very hard worker and he is helping me out regularly with things around the house. He is everyone's friend but he is especially fond of his sister. (he likes his brother too, when he's not getting teased by him) She gets very upset at Kaleb when he is taunting Talan and she will yell at him, "Stop it! He is my friend." It's funny how protective they are of each other. Talan likes to tease her also and she will threaten, "You are not my friend any-more!" and the teasing will quickly stop.

He has always been my buddy. He is great to take shopping, and is a great help with keeping on track of why we are at the store and what we are there to buy. Sam is so proud of his saving habit, he has been known to tear up on occassion, when Talan announces that he would rather go home and eat to save money than to go out to eat at a restaurant. ;)

We are so proud of you and what a wonderful young (man) you are becoming. You are a great example to all who know you. We hope that you had a special day. We love you so much!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy KaLeB!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPORT!

We hope you had a great day, cast and all.

We took him, Talan and 8 of his friends bowling (it's the only sport he can do with only one arm) believe it or not he was tough to beat with a 108 on his first game. We had fun, food, and he was surrounded by his friends. I can't believe it has been 11 years already, how the time flies.
I was telling him today that my last day off was on Oct 5, 1997 the day before he came, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. He is a great example for his brother and his sister. His faith is strong and he stands for what he believes. I really admire him, and his leadership abilities with his team. He is a very hard worker (usually) and I can count on him to do the things I ask him to do.

Kaleb, we love you so much and we are grateful to have you in our family. Keep smiling, the cast will be off soon.

This is my favorite picture of him when he was a baby (3 months old). He's been flirting with the ladies for as long as I can remember.
Sorry this is a little late, consider it in Funk standard time :)