Such a Beautiful Day

I know I've probably bored everyone to death with talk of the beautiful weather in the winter here in Presidio, but I have to do it at least this one more time (probably will do it again sometime). Here it is New Year's Eve . . . I'm used to being at least half frozen on New Year's Eve. Today the sun is shining (as it does 99% of the time here). We just got back from the Post Office. I am wearing shorts and a short-sleeved t-shirt, tennis shoes and socks, but I could be wearing sandals, and no jacket.  It was warm enough in the house that I have opened the windows to let the fresh air in. I know when summer comes we will be roasting in the 115 degree heat, but right now, we are loving this. Thank you all for letting me brag a bit.

Happy 80th Birthday

Thinking of Mom on her 80th birthday. I still miss her! This is a picture of her on her 49th birthday. She is holding her gift, a pasta maker. I love you Mom!

Blessings

I was just looking at the date on the last post and realized it's been 5 1/2 weeks since the news of twin to twin transfusion was given. I'm so thankful to all who have been fasting and praying for Laurel, the babies and the whole Staples family. I consider it a great blessing that they have been able to go this long and continue to hope and prayer they will last a few more weeks.

Laurel & Babies

There's a complication with Laurel's pregnancy called twin to twin transfusion. Here is a link to a video which explains it if you're interested http://www.texaschildrens.org/CareCenters/FetalSurgery/ttts/index.html. It's about 30 mins long.
Please remember Laurel, Nick and the babies in your prayers.

Our family is CRAZY!!!

For those of you who don't know, Nick and I just found out we are having twins. We'll give you all the details at the reunion. But I would just like to say that our family is crazy in the twin department.

News Alert! Hayley is getting MARRIED!!

Hey family, I just wanted to let you know that Hayley got engaged this weekend to a really awesome guy. Check out her blog post to read all about it and see a picture of the rock!

http://crosshayley.blogspot.com/2011/05/im-getting-married.html

My blog.

Hey family. Did you know that I've started a blog? I'm using a different provider then blogger. I'm using tumblr. I'm basically using it as a website for my photo greeting card business. Feel free to check it out and give me some feedback. Also check out my etsy.com store. I'll posting a new card, everyday for the next 32 days! Love you all... and can't wait for Grandpa's party!!


Okay. I've tried to post "links" to both my blog and my etsy page... and for some reason it's not letting me. Check out my facebook profile for links or type these into your browser:


www.ghgrundy.tumblr.com --or -- www.ghgrundy.etsy.com

Cheers!

Graduation

FYI: I did a post about my upcoming graduation. If you are interested, head on over to my blog.

Japan

Hi Everyone-
I woke up to news this morning that there was a huge (8.9) earthquake off the coast of Japan. I have been able to contact my Dad and he let me know that he and Hisami are fine. Hisami is stuck in Tokyo because the trains aren't running, but she was able to get a hotel room and should be able to make her way back to Yokohama here in the next little while. Let's keep those who were affected by this horrible disaster in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all of you!
Faeth

Question...

Hey Y'all, I just wanted to ask that if you have a private blog that you would add me or invite me or whatever, Please? :) Thanks Y'all!!

Recipe

Just wanted to let you know I posted a yummy recipe on the family recipe blog if you are interested.  I'm going to post all my favorite recipes once a week.

Nicknames

Recently on Laurel's facebook page there has been a conversation of nicknames that Aunt Maureen has given everyone in the family. Aunt Debbie wondered why Aunt Maureen has never been given a nickname. I think it's high time she gets her official nickname so we are having a nickname contest. Here are the rules: 1. Submit your entry to my email deanngoldsworthy@hotmail.com. 2. Be as creative as she has been. 3. Have your entry in by March 31st. That's it! I will email everyone but Aunt Maureen the list of potential nicknames and you can vote on your favorite and email it back to me. I will tally the votes and we will reveal the winning name at the family reunion. The only prize will be the honor of knowing you gave the queen of nicknames hers!

recipes

family, holly updated the recipe blog. go check it out and add more recipes. i need some good ones. my family is getting sick of the same old, same old. thanks love to all.

Finally

I finally updated our blog. Go check it out! NOW!

Family Bunko!

Hey everyone.  If you haven't heard family bunko is at my house this weekend on Sat.  I am going to go grocery shopping on Tuesday and need to know how many people I am buying food for.  Could you all let me know if you are planning on coming so I know how many to feed.  It is going to be really fun with lots of yummy food so you should try to make it!  Thanks Holly.

Happy New Year to all my family!!! Make this the best one yet!!!

Happy 60th Anniversary

Tomorrow January 3rd marks the 60th year since the James Dean Rasmussen family was created. I'm grateful to have been born of goodly parents who loved each other and all their children. I love you Dad and Mom.