HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

So the holidays went by WAY too fast for me. Going back to the east gets harder each time. It was great to see Gordon's clan (however brief) and, as always, wishing I could be with everyone at once. I love this family. I was able to meet my newest grandchild, Elliott John. He's MUCH cuter than his pictures and such a sweet baby. He is named after the singer Elliott Smith and his two grandfathers (both Jon/John). Funny story - Elliott was given his 'name & blessing' at home with about 50+ people present. Jacob was very nervous and when he began the blessing the name he gave was "Elliott John Smith (pause - whisper by dad John 'Ashley') Ashley". Needless to say his sisters, wife and friends couldn't stop snickering. But all and all it was a very sweet blessing. Other exciting Christmas news was that Chelsea and Brad are PREGNANT! Emma will become a big sister some time in July. John bought me a web cam for Christmas so we are hoping to connect to all the kids. Could this be what's next for the Risser Clan???
Here's to a exciting and adventurous NEW YEAR!

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6 comments:

Aimee December 31, 2008 at 2:58 PM  

Here's a thought. Just don't go back east next time you two come for a visit

Sydney December 31, 2008 at 4:52 PM  

Hee hee Aimee... good one! Good post Becky and your right... we should all start webcaming! Happy New Year to all.

Anonymous December 31, 2008 at 9:37 PM  

I like that thought Aimee. Now if we could only convince Uncle John:)

Carlie January 1, 2009 at 6:28 PM  

Happy New Year...The blog looks so great...what sites do you visit for Templates and Layouts...I seriously need remodeling.

Eddie January 1, 2009 at 10:45 PM  

@Carlie

www.btemplates.com is my current crush for templates. That's where I have found the last several templates for the Risser blog and mine.

Toni January 5, 2009 at 5:21 PM  

Syd,
I wanted to tell you I love your hair you and April. Eddie thanks for the info on the templates and I am seriously going to make an effort on learning to blog. love you all (I didn't get any cards out again this year)and have a great New Year!
Love,
Toni

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