Book Ends~

I am happy to announce that we are all well from the stomach flu. For a week and a half someone in this house was miserable. Sarah and I were the last to come down with it and it hit poor Sarah quite hard. Happily we were all well for a visit from my little sis, Gena and her daughter Emily. Miss Em has taken a brave step and moved away from hearth and home to come to BYU! Parting was especially hard for her because this is the first time in nearly 20 years that she has ever lived away from her twin sister Allison. I am confident that in about a week, after she has settled into a new routine, the Emily will love living in Provo and being a Cougar!

Last week I was coming into the family room and I noticed my loving son giving his big sister Sarah a hug. Richard has grown quite a bit these last few months. Sarah is my tallest daughter at 5' 8" and has been dreading the day that her brother caught up with her. I made them stand back-to-back and couldn't believe the day had come.

Hard to believe!

Kind of makes me wish for these days...

1995-Richard learning to walk.

Time goes much to quickly. I often call Sarah and Richard my bookends. The oldest and the youngest, you know. We have so enjoyed Sarah's visit (other than the sick week) and will miss her very much when she heads back to Toronto on Tuesday. 

Hope you are all recovering from the holidays and are well too!