A Really Great Week!

Mom had such a great week. After school she shopped and baked almost everyday. What a relief to have a few weeks off of school and a time to prepare for Christmas and a wedding! We hope that this week you are able to enjoy some moments of peace and reflect on the birth of Christ and the miracle that his life truly was. Through all of the chaos of the season we pray for joy and love for you and your families.
Merry Christmas!
Val

Pull out the blow-dryer!

Mom was quite thrilled to tell me tonight that she actually dried her hair with a blow-dryer after her shower this morning! Her hair is growing in quite well, but Joel told her he couldn't really see a difference in the style after all of her hard work! She said it felt so warm though...that's what really matters!

Don't forget to keep voting for mom up until Friday the 18th.

She has been feeling really well the last two days. No naps either! She is really looking forward to her few weeks off from school.

Mom had a surprise visit on Sunday evening from her Bishop and Stake President. It was a wonderful visit and President Gubler gave a comforting prayer. It really uplifted mom's spirit to know that they cared enough to visit.

Hope your holidays are full of love, family and friends!
Val

Extreme Makeover!

If you click on http://star98online.com/page.php?page_id=12583 you will be able to read a wonderful letter that our friend Ricki wrote when she nominated mom for an extreme makeover. You can vote as many times as you would like! She is #3!

Thanks Ricki for loving mom so much. Everything you said was right on!
Val