Gardner's 2009 Update
In December Wes's Dad had Aortic Valve Replacement surgery and a double bypass. 8 1/2 hours and having to go back in for a small leak once he was already closed was quite a scare. He is doing well and is recovering at Wes's sister's.
With that event brought family to visit for almost 2 weeks in the middle of December and trips to the hospital each day, thus everything else for Christmas was neglected.
During this time our niece on the same side of the family had twins at 25 weeks at a different hospital and they are having daily ups and downs. They are miracle babies for sure!
Once company left, we had 6 days to prepare for Mom and Dad Sheppard to come stay with us for Christmas and then our big event of Jarom's Baptism the day after Christmas.
Whew! We made it through those special events and then had a George and Devaun Sheppard Reunion with our extended family for the New Year.
So... here's the rest of the year and what we're up to.
Oh... Ben says “No” when he has to go so diapers are his friend. (He's 3 1/2 yrs.)
Wes is now High Priest Group Leader and working diligently to finish his Masters for more security in this economy. He has traveled to CA on and off this year for Orbital Sciences and this summer we went with him for a week to Lompoc to play while he worked. More travel is in the future and with 250 positions already laid off and more expected at the end of January we are grateful to have a job for now.
Brennen started trumpet, Brookly took up violin,
Josh is an excellent drummer, my quest for quiet won't win.
Dallin had a wonderful last year in Marching Band.
Now it's time to focus on Academics. He made this decision himself and we are proud of him.
Jarom had a wonderful 8th bowling birthday party and a beautiful Baptism on Dec. 26th.
Nicole was moved from Youth Sunday School with Dallin, to CTR 8 with Jarom for a few months and is currently Ben's new Sunbeam teacher. I love how they seem to put me with whichever of my sweet boys needs me the most! I'm still Advancement Chair for Scouts and I still teach one piano student and mainly do laundry and work on getting our children to do their work. I enjoy this time with only Ben at home and realize how precious these years are!
Sending all of you our love and best wishes for a Happy New Year! May you feel the love and blessings of our Savior as you face the challenges and joys this new year brings!
Love,
Wes, Nicole
Dallin, Josh, Brennen, Brookly, Jarom and Ben
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