Happy Boxing Day!!!

Well... Christmas was very quiet & relaxing this year. We put up our tree on Andrew & Julia's birthday which will now be a new Ward tradition in our house. My mom & dad have spent the week with us and it's been great. Went out today and played some pond hockey which was very fun!!! No shopping yet today, hopefully on the weekend.

We wish everyone a safe & happy new year and hopefully we will see you all in the new year!

JULIA'S GARDEN

Julia's garden is growing everyday!!! Andrew & I can't thank everyone enough for your love & support. Our little angel is now home with her mommy & daddy where she belongs. Everyday seems to get a little easier and we are getting through this day by day.

All for now... xoxo Allie

JULIA ROSE

Hello everyone,

It is with great sadness and very heavy hearts that Andrew & I share the loss of our sweet baby girl with you. We have composed a letter explaining in more detail what happened between the 10th & 12th of December 2007, and how are lives have been forever changed. If you did not receive it, please list a comment with your e-mail address and we would happy to send you a copy.

We are both doing as well as expected given the circumstances. We would like to thank everyone for your prayers and well wishes as we know that this is very hard on everyone.

We will be home for Christmas so stop by for some Christmas cheer and hugs which helps heal everyone. Being with loved ones, celebrating friendships and the amazing life of our little angel will be the greatest gift Andrew & I could receive this Christmas.

Again, we love you all and thank you again for your onging support.

xoxo Allie & Andrew

SEASON'S GREETINGS...

Have done a little more baking, but I have to admit there has been some cheating. These were done with my new found favorite gingerbread mix by Robin Hood. The cookies are so soft & chewy and again I bake them on the stoneware which works great!


In other news... baby is moving around around ALOT!!! Feeling well and looking like a basketball has made it's home in my stomach! So much fun though to finally feel our little pea wiggling around.

Weather out West has been pretty good, snow on the ground and about -8 to -16 for temp. Not bad for December.

Well that's the latest... Looking forward to seeing everyone soon and having a long overdue visit.

Merry Christmas & a great 2008 to you all!!!