Get Ready for Cito - He's a Rising Star!

This was Cito's big night on stage. If you can't see him, he is at the far right on the first row. Be sure to check out the video version of his first hit Christmas sing "Jingle Bell Rock" and get a preview of his new hit single "Frosty the Snowman" by clicking on the links below.

Click on the links to see his videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if9iNhHTZxs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXb1uHWXhrO

Goodnight Grandpa John December 16, 2009

Nick and Grandpa November 2009
Diane and Grandpa September 2009
Cameron and Grandpa October 2009

"How to measure a man's worth? Not his wealth, not his possessions, nor the land he owned, but by the lessons he had to teach and the caring way he could guide you from the worst to the best of times. By the way he could make you feel with just the crack of a smile, warm words, and a warm heart. May many take note, and ask "What's My Worth?". Many loved you, many will miss you. I love you, Grampy". Love, Cameron Uhri

Nick's Deployment to Iraq - December 17, 2009

What a good looking soldier! We love you, Nick!

Nick deployed on December 17, 2009. He reported to the base at Fort Stewart early in the morning to begin his journey. He left to go into Hunter Field near Savannah, only to wait for hours and hours for a plane to be repaired. Eventually, they brought in another plane, and again, more repairs. They ended up waiting in Savannah overnight and departing late the next day. It was so hard knowing Jenny and Jaxon were just a few miles away and he could not see them.

From Hunter Field they flew up into New Brunswick, on to Germany, and eventually into Kuwait. He stayed at the base in Kuwait for a couple of weeks until they traveled to Baghdad. He stayed at the base in Baghdad for a couple weeks then onto his permanent (for now) base near Mahmudiyah.

Jaxon's Baptism

Jaxon's Baptism - November 29, 2009

Nick, Jenny, and Jaxon on their way to Chandler's Korean Christian Church for Jaxon's Baptism.

Jaxon was Baptized at the church that Jenny and her mother attend.

After the Baptism, they church offered a wonderful traditional Korean meal.

What a great day this was for Jaxon and his family.

All of Jaxon's Aunts and Uncles attended his Baptism. Uncle Cameron, Mommy,

Aunt Diane, Uncle Tommy, Daddy, Aunt Aubrey, adn Uncle Mitch.

It's ThanksChristmas at Our House!

Thanksgiving 2009

We had a great time this Thanksgiving with lots of family visiting, a new baby, good food,

and a farewell to Nick as he deploys to Iraq.

In this photo: Gary, Cindy, John, Jenny, Jaxon, Nick, Aubrey, Mitchell, Cameron, Laurel, Tyler, Chris, Chad, Daniel, Ruth, Dennis, Cito, Diane, DJ, Tony, Jonathan, and Angie.

Thanksgiving guests not pictured: Jon, Lorna, and Ron

The family girls....Aubrey, Jenny, Diane, and Laurel

The family guys....Mitchells, Nick, Jaxon, Cameron, Cito, and Tony

....and yes, this was the best picture of the guys!

All My Children....Diane, Nick, Cameron, Aubrey, and Mitchell

Jaxon is thankful for alot of things, but mostly he is thankful for his Mommy!

Jenny is such a wonderful mother and I am so happy that Nick made such a good

desicion in choosing Jenny as his wife!

Grandma Lolly with her boys! I love you Cito and Jaxon!

Apples to Apples, Family fun on Thanksgiving evening!

More fun and games!

Happy Halloween!

I spent Halloween in Hinesville, Ga this year. Of course, a visit to Georgia was necessary because Grandma just couldn't wait to hold her new grandbaby, Jaxon!

Jenny and I took Jaxon Trick or Treating to see his daddy at work.

I think Daddy got the treat this year!

I made this pumpkin outfit for Nick when he was a newborn at Halloween. It was so much fun to see Jaxon in his daddy's costume 24 years later! Jenny says she will save the costume for another 24 years or so if she has to....she may have a grandbaby that will use it!

And every child needs their own costunme one Halloween! Jaxon is a Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Happy Halloween to all!

I Am Loving My Book Club!

So, some friends have been meeting for over a year in a very informal book club and I've been meaning to go...really I have. I love to read and love to share a really good book after I've read it. So, my friend Kim leaves me a message on facebook that the book club was reading "The Book Thief" this month. Having just finished it, I thought it was a great time to get myself together and start going. Last night was my first night with some old and new friends talking about this book and oh so many other "must reads". I will not miss another book club meeting!

If you haven't already read this book...you must! It is set in the early 40's and was a story about a German family during the Holocaust. A family that did what they could to make a difference. And just a teaser....it is narrated by death. Not morbidly, just very creatively. I will say no more because you must read it!

Next month is the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. I am very excited about this one...I have heard so many great things about it.

Other books I am reading: A World Without End, by Ken Follet