Tuesday 30 December 2008

Saturday 27 December 2008

Christmas 2008

Grandma Mable with Jewel. Merry Christmas! Mable gave Patricia a cross stitched scripture to put in her ofiice. (the kitchen)
Patricia gave Mable an Alvin Ailey 50th anniversary scrapbook.
Theresa, Kevin, Christopher and Dakota waiting for Christmas dinner.

gratitude thought: For the birth of our Savior.

Another tough year for many families. Grateful that we all still have homes, food, and the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ to sustain and uplift us.

The Big Chill Race

December 2008, the East Brunswick ward members participated in The Big Chill race held at Rutgers U. The only requirement was a donated toy for a Christmas gift and you could run (or walk). All smiles before the race!


reflections of my day....as I walked alongside the 4000+ runners, I just took in the sights of the Rutgers campus. Things have a way of not turning out the way we expect or hope for. But on this day, I walked knowing that my son was given this opportunity to learn and be a part of this Rutgers community. What a happy walk/run for me. Nothing is better in life than seeing your child smiling and feeling like they belong.

Saturday 20 December 2008

Happy Birthday Doris!

November 29th, we celebrated the birthday of a very special and wonderful woman, Doris Killpack.

There are not enough words to describe how it feels to live with Doris' third child my husband Daniel, who has inherited all of her kind and generous spirit. Although miles away, we feel her influence and presence in our home at all times.


Doris with her family of 9

Greg & Daniel Killpack as little boys.

Daniel wearing the hat, with Greg.

gratitude thought: For Doris Killpack...her life, her heart, her tenacious spirit, her optimism, her love and support of our family, her gift to me (her son Daniel) and her legacy. Thank you Doris!!

Wednesday 10 December 2008

The Prince & The Pauper

Jewel presented her book report on The Princess and The Pauper. She has read several versions and decided to do a comparison between the different books. Jewel is in the third grade at The Greater Brunswick Charter School.

It was fun to visit her classroom again and see the kids that I met in kindergarden. They grow up so fast.



gratitude thought: Dealing with this ecconomy and and stressing if we will have a job or not in January, has been so painful for me. But on this day, for ten minutes in this classroom...I was grateful to be a stay at home mom sharing this small moment and memory with my daughter. We don't know what the future will bring and if I will have these moments again. So for now I am grateful for my past opportunities to have shared special occasions with my children, and they knew 'mom was there for me'

Wednesday 3 December 2008

Happy Birthday Kevin....

We celebrated Kevin's 40th birthday at 'The Enchanted' restaurant in Jersey City on November 29th, his actual birthdate. This event was planned and hosted by Theresa who made the BEST red devil cake for the occasion! A very lovely evening. Uncle Kevin with Jewel, helping him open gifts.
Sister Kathy, son Chris and his friend with Kevin and his friend Theresa.
Kevin's friend from the job, Hugh.
The 'Dingle' children. Kevin, Kathy, Diane and Patricia

gratitude thought: I can't imagine life without you my dear brother. You are the best and kindest in men.I am honored to be your sister. I watched you take your first baby steps and have watched the paths you've taken in your life. Well done!