Christmas Joy

Friday after Christmas decided to be an extra cold day. My husband took some frosty southwest pictures.

We had my uncle's family and my brother's family join us for Christmas. Fun was had by all.

Kids performing "Rudolph Rap" and showing off their pictures.

Before the aftermath

Lilian was "giving" me presents from Santa.

Merich Nathaniel Schaupp

Look at this cute baby! Merich is pronounced more like Merrick. He was born on November 29th 6lb 7oz (now 6lb 13oz) and 19 inches long. He is healthy and eating well. If only I could queeze him in my arms. Denver is so far away.

A New Baby

My sister is going to have a baby today! We are excited to meet this little guy. As soon as my mom has pictures (she going to Denver today!) I will post them.

You speak of Tolerance?

I am fuming!

Since when is protesting the democratic system tolerance?
Since when is disrupting church services tolerance?
Since when is firing someone for their belief system tolerance?

I HAVE HAD IT with all the gay groups out there who are crazy over the ruling for Prop 8 in California. They speak of Tolerance and Diversity and yet look at what they are doing! They demand a democratic society ("let us vote on it") but they come unglued when the results are in.

Where are my rights?
Why can't I believe what I believe?
Where is the separation of Church and State?

Happy Halloween

I am looking forward to carving a pumpkin this year. Though I must admit I look forward to it every year. I even carved a pumpkin when I was a missionary. I asked a Beehive in my class if her family was going to carve a pumpkin for the party and she said yes but her older brother and sister feel too old for it. I must be young at heart because I am NEVER too old to play with pumpkins.



My parents come home in less than two weeks! I am glad for their time spent in service to the church and Heavenly Father. I am thankful for the opportunity to stay in their home while they were away and for the things I learned from the experience. I am excited to see what the future holds when they come home.

Patti Drake

In Loving Memory of:
Patti Drake

A co-worker of mine passed away suddenly at home on Monday. I'd like to think that I was somewhat close to her. I only knew her for 2 years but for the last year I was in her office helping her whenever she needed secretary work done. I learned alot about Patti and I may have even learned about a few things she did for her family that not even her family knew about.

I will always remember the fierce love she had for her family. She was single and in her 50's with no children, but she loved her nieces and nephews as her own. She would do ANYTHING for them (as much as was in her power). Patti loved to brag about her "grand babies" also.

I will always remember her faith in God. I can recall several occasions where we had very brief spiritual discussions. I was amazed at how well a Latter-day Saint and a Pentecostal women could share the same feelings for God and not argue.

I will always remember how easily she laughed at simple jokes. "somebody call IX-I-I!" (Disney's Hercules). Her spirit was so innocent.

I will miss not being able to associate with her for the rest of my time at Tucson Medical Center. I find comfort in my beliefs on the Plan of Salvation and I know that I will get to see her again on the other side. Some co-workers who knew her even less than I did are still somewhat shook up and I amaze myself for how well I am holding up.

"Each Life That Touches Ours For Good"

"God Be With (Us) Till We Meet Again."

Titan Museum

Last weekend we drove out to the Titan Museum in Sierra Vista and had a good time. The docents knew their stuff. I guess that could be because they actually were part of the crew in the various areas where there were Titan missiles. My favorite part was when they talked about being with someone constanly for 24 hours, 9 spaced out day a month. Well Ben and I just looked at eachother and smiled....please.....try 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for 18-24 months straight! The 8 story tall missile, which goes down underground, gets dusted periodically by the local fire department when they have to certify on their rapelling.
Enjoy the pictures!