BEEN GONE and BACK AGAIN

Well, I certainly have been 'missing in action' so to speak.  Things have been just a little crazy and I was not sure what direction I wanted to take my life.  I have since found my way back and I am ready to go ahead with great gusto!!!

Since I have been gone, I want to tell you, we have a new PUNK.  Her name is Lola Rose and she was born on November 29th.   She is a little cutie and is growing by leaps and bounds.   We are so happy for our Chris and Candice.  Adopting is truly a challenge that most people would find extremely difficult but they stuck with it.   Lola is truly a blessing and I thank God every day for putting the birth mother and my kids together.   I will tell you more about the adoption process in the near future.

 Thought you might get a kick out of seeing one of the many 100's of pictures I took during the holidays, trying to get a great photo of all the PUNKS.   I am always amazed how difficult picture taking can be when one is dealing with children.  They never want to cooperate and I wish you could have heard all the complaining about putting 'good' clothes on just because Nana wants to take a picture.  The 'photo session' went on forever with only ONE decent photo!!!

As you can see, Zach doesn't want to sit still for the picture.   His Mom was across the room and all he wanted was to be with her.  Bella and Matthew certainly have grown up alot since the last photos I sent you.   I find it hard to believe that Bella will be 8 this April and Matthew just turned 7 last month. 

Well, my dear friend, I will close this note by saying, I am one lucky NANA!!!  The PUNKS are all so special and fill my heart with so much love.  Hope this note finds you well and looking forward to spring, as much I am.  Much love to you from all of us. I miss you bunches!!!