Happy Birthday My Magnificent Meagan

after the tearful farewell last night i don't think we can do that again. the kids do not like saying goodbye to their aunt ella and uncle jason. and it is so hard for meagan to miss a party especially when it starts on her b'day and includes seeing all her family in utah. elly and jason have been here for a visit. jason flew out tues. for work. elly and i leave this morning for chelsea's wedding. last night was bennie's dress rehearsal for the nut cracker. it is a closed rehearsal and they are very strict about no one seeing it, but i told them the circumstances of bad weather etc. and the leader of the co. said we could watch. it was so good of her. so we got to see our little snow flurry and lollipop perform. she was darling!!! the only problem was she wasn't on stage long enough for her aunt and g'ma. honestly we, meaning the sisters, (and joanie you have 2 and more to come--just wait) have the most beautiful sweet little g'kids alive. we have had so many blessings this week, all i know is that God has been very mindful of us and we have felt His care! we will see you soon!!!

in the meantime my little meagie know how much you are loved by friends and family alike. what a tremendous spirit and testimony you have about you!!! you are so good to all of us! don't kill yourself or your knee on your b'day run today! turning 30 is relatively painless i promise.

love, mom