HOW TIME FLIES!

ANYONE NEED A DESIGNER?

We have put our beautiful house up for sale!

Sad....but true! It is time for these "empty nesters"
to downsize. I am not a great lover of change but
I also look forward to new adventures. I have always
loved decorating each of the homes I have lived in.
I am excited to find an adorable little cottage and
fix it up to be charming, warm and homey. Check
out the house blog site (26viasanmartin.blogspot.com)
to see pictures and details. Some lucky family will
get to live in this great house in beautiful Dos Vientos
Ranch!

HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY DANIEL

JUST A THOUGHT

JOSEPH LOVED CHILDREN

I have spent a lot of time the past few days thinking about
how strong my love is for my 3 children. Sometimes my
feelings are so strong and protective that I can hardly bear
it. I have been searching through the scriptures and words
of modern day Prophets for some source of strength and
peace. I came upon this picture of the Prophet Joseph. I
have often read of his love for children. He was able to
relate to them and to let his own playfulness show. As I
reflect on the sacrifices that the Prophet and his family
went through, I have an understanding of our Father's
mercy for us. He has given us our children to love and to
gain joy from. Just as in this picture we will often have
to wipe away tears and calm many hurts of our little ones
but that is ours to do. I will follow the Prophets council
and take heart that these children of mine are mine to
love FOREVER and EVER. Thank you Father!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYAN!

It amazes me that time can fly so quickly.
As I went through some old photos, I
found these treasures. I have enjoyed
every moment of being Ryan's mom.
He is a treasure to me and I love him
with all of my heart. He is one of those
souls that is kind and sweet and
generous. He is gifted and humble at
the same time. He loves life and
everything that it has to offer. What
a blessing it is to have him in our
family. Happy 28th birthday my son.

CONGRATULATIONS BILL!

Bill took the exam for his Brokers License last week.
He just found out that he passed it! I am so proud
of his dedication to prepare for this test. He worked
really hard and it paid off. Congratulations Bill!

MY NEW QUILT THAT I MADE

I was so excited to get a new sewing machine that I went
through all of my extra fabric that I used for model homes
and found some that worked for our master bedroom. I
love the colors and the whole thing was free! I also made
the large pillows to match. I can't wait to start on another
project. If I keep my mind and hands busy I don't dwell
on problems!

7 WONDERFUL YEARS

It is hard to believe that Bill and I have been
married for 7 years now. It seems like we have
been together forever. I am so grateful that he
knelt down on the Golden Gate Bridge and
asked me to share my life with him. He is a
gift to me from my Heavenly Father and I
thank Him everyday for my sweetheart. Happy
7th Anniversary my sweet William!