Christmas 2008

The kids got what they wanted this year. Big surprise. Madison asked for "Animal Crossing" and a hermit crab. Zach asked for a bb gun and a Nerf machine gun. Lucy only wanted a pony that "neigh's". Here is what they had to say in their own words:

"Christmas was very fun. I can't believe Santa brought me a bb gun. My mom is so mad at Santa! My dad got me a new air soft pistol with holster. I got "Boogie", a DS game and a Nerf machine gun that shoots a lot of bullets! Madison says they hurt."

"Christmas was very fun. I got a webkinz, "Animal Crossing: City Folk", a hermit crab, a watch, a U of U hat, and lots more. My hermit crab has been shy but is starting to come out of his shell - hahaha. Bye for now. Love Madison"

"My hat is red and it has a U on it. Thank you Santa for getting my pony. I love you so much. Thank you for getting mom a present. Thank you for getting me my webkinz.

"Keepers"

I received this e-mail from a friend and liked it's message. enjoy.

"Their marriage was good, their dreams focused. Their best friends lived barely a wave away. I can see them now, Dad in trousers, tee shirt and a hat and Mom in a house dress, lawn mower in one hand, and dish-towel in the other. It was the time for fixing things. A curtain rod, the kitchen radio, screen door, the oven door, the hem in a dress. Things we keep.

It was a way of life, and sometimes it made me crazy. All that re-fixing, eating, renewing, I wanted just once to be wasteful. Waste meant affluence. Throwing things away meant you knew there'd always be more.


But then my mother died, and on that clear summer's night, in the warmth of the hospital room,
I was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't any more. Sometimes, what we care about most gets all used up and goes away...never to return. So... While we have it... it's best we love it... And care for it.... And fix it when it's broken..... And heal it when it's sick.

This is true... For marriage.... And old cars.... And children with bad report cards..... Dogs and cats with bad hips.... And aging parents.... And grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it. Some things we keep. Like a best friend that moved away or a classmate we grew up with.

There are just some things that make life important, like people we know who are special.... And so, we keep them close!"

Thanksgiving 2008 Adair Family Picture

Sooooo many people!!! Some cousins (and my sister) were missing for the big picture.