Finally....

Happy Birthday Mom, the big 32 My boys surprised me with this cute

card, it had a sweet message recorded on it and a song.. I loved it..

Chantel this is the only photo I have that shows the length of my hair, I will have to

have James take a pic.. I look so lovely, I haven't been putting any makeup on

because I haven't been feeling the best, so hopefully I don't scare anyone!!

Caleb and Isaac having fun playing, Isaac is up staying with grandma, and grandpa.

Caleb kept trying to pick Isaac up, finally he relented and decided that

wasn't going to be able to do it.

Buds..

Caleb loves to help around the house, he wanted to vacuum for me.

don't you love that look..

Caleb loves to take pic of himself, he gets ahold of the camera and

then when I copy the photos to the computer, I find these.

Nathaniel got sunglasses Caleb wanted to put them on, He wanted to see me with them on,

so he put them on me,

but he took them off me just as fast and put them on him.

Daddy and Caleb time..

cuddle time.

Well I am finally able to get on here and post something... It seems that the past few weeks have been crazy. Time flies by way to fast, I can't believe that this month is almost gone, does anyone else feel that way? Our family is doing good, Nathaniel was able to go skiing with his class this week and had a blast, I wasn't sure that he would enjoy skiing but when he came home from his trip he said "that was sooooooooo fun I want to go again!" I was pleasantly surprised I suppose that I will have to look into getting a pass for him if he is really interested! He has been doing well in school and loves to learn! Caleb is a little monkey boy, he never stops going, running all over the place, jumping off things, climbing everything, I can follow him around from one thing to another, picking up after him. His newest thing to say is "Whats that all about mom?" He is our comic relief in our home.. He has a contagious smile..

James is doing good, he is always working, I love him and so glad that he is here for me!! Things are going okay for me, I've been a little under the weather,but have been crazy busy with family, doing hair and Young Women's. Life never slows down, I've decided that I need to stop and enjoy it before it is gone, and my boys are grown.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIS....

I just wanted to post this while I have a chance. Tomorrow the 7Th day of January is

my sister Amy's Birthday. She is going to be the 34 years old.

Amy just wanted to tell you how much I love you and look up to you,

you are such an example to me in my life, my your day be the best day ever and the

year to come be full of joy and happiness.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY...

Christmas Day....Merry Christmas..

Smile, Melissa and Parker

Dennis, Josh, and Virginia.

thanks for Having Christmas dinner with us.. Merry Christmas, we had

a great time!

Caleb and his new cars pajamas, and slippers.

Nathaniel so excited to get his DS... YEAH!!!

don't you just love the look?
Caleb is having a blast with the Nerf gun, he can't quite pump it but


he loves it!

Give me more nuts!!!
Nathaniel having fun shoveling the snow...

Christmas night was a white out..




Caleb getting ready to jump off the stool..

OPEN! OPEN!
YEAHHHHHH

Hopefully everyone had the best Christmas ever!! Just wanted to post a couple photos.. Love you all...

Welcome Home Ryan.....

Just wanted to say Welcome home to my brother Ryan. He arrived home tonight from Hong Kong, he has been gone for four months. I'm sure that your family is so excited to see you and having you home is the best christmas gift ever. I love you so very much and sorry that we haven't talked for a while.. Hope that you all have the best Christmas!!!!! Love you all!!!!!!!!

Welcome Shepherd Baby Girl....

Introducing the newest Shepherd Baby Girl.....

Just wanted to post the good news.. My brother Adam and Chantel had their little baby girl today, just a couple of hours ago.. I am so happy for them, I'm sure they are relieved that it came today. What an excellent early Christmas present... I'm not sure what they are naming her, they talked about Phoebe Amelia, but they haven't said for sure.. She weighed in at 7lbs 7oz. and 19.5 inches long.. I am so excited to see her .. Congrats Adam and Chantel. We love you!!!!!

Merry Christmas...2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Love James, Melissa, Nathaniel and Caleb Pratt....

Finally....

not my best..

Caleb was so excited to open his gift, it took him five mins. to open it
one little piece at a time. lol Nathaniel was trying to hurry him up.. Smile big Caleb...

What a slacker I have been the past few weeks, I'm so sorry, life has been so crazy around here!!! Between my family, Young Women's and Business, I haven't had anytime, not to mention everything going on for Christmas.

Merry Christmas to everyone, I can't believe that it is going to be here in just a couple of days, this month has gone by so very very fast, I think that we are finally all ready for Santa to come, I know that my boys are! Caleb has been having fun trying to open all of the gifts, so far he has only had a chance to open one, thank goodness! Nathaniel is just ready to see what Santa will bring him.

It has been snowing off and on for the past few days, and it has been extremely cold, I love the snow but I don't like being cold. It will be nice to have it be a white Christmas. Nathaniel has been such a big helper, each time it snows he volunteers to shovel the driveway and the walks, he is such a lifesaver!! Thanks buddy I love you so much....

Let me post a few photos of the kids, Merry, Merry , Merry Christmas to all and to all a great year!!!!!