Wow, how time has flown by. I reread the posts from a year ago and can't believe that the year is nearly over. I had a wonderful cruise in January of 2009. So therapeutic! Got to see the Mayan temples and learn the history of the people who are recorded in the Book of Mormon through a Lamanite (LDS) tour guide. The Lake Lanier family reunioun was wonderful. We cooked smores and shot off fireworks New Years Eve. Joe surprised all of us with our first family reunioun tee shirts. We made a cool picture all gathered on a sinking couch for the family photo. FUN!

The rest of the year was filled with work, bowling and visits with my children. The 4th of July trip to Maryland was full of family activities. Gabriels' birthday, our newest Griesmeyer, Eli and watching the fireworks at the Washington monument. I have lost some weight and adopted a Cocker Spaniel. His name is Charley. What a joy! Well, at least he is now that he is finally house broken! I have given up my office at the office and found that I don't take the crap off of people like I use to. In other words, NO MORE DOOR MATT! I have and am continuously evolving into a wiser and stronger woman. I realize that most men don't want a "good" woman. So, with that new found knowledge, I have decided that I will be single. At least until the Lord tells me otherwise. I don't have to have someone in my life in order to be happy. I have been guided and blessed by my Lord.

I now have a new angel in my life. Grandchild #7 nearly made it on my birthday. Scott and Cortnie has recently had their first child, Joseph Wyatt Johnson. He is just adorable. I just got back from spending a week helping the new family. Yep, Wyatt knows his Grandma now! His little head turns when he hears my voice. Two weeks will bring this years family reunioun in New York for Wyatts blessing. I have rented a Lake house in Auburn, NY for my children, their families and myself. What a wonderful family I have! There is nothing on this earth more important than they are. I am richly blessed!