I must admitt that I have been avoiding caringbridge, why I don't really know- except to say that sometimes the words are harder to come by these days. When Ashlyne was here on earth with us, the words flowed-the words were all about her, so they came very easily. Our family made it through Christmas-unskathed- so to speek. We had alot of tears, talked about our memories of her, realeased some balloons to her and all of her new angel friends, and made some new memories. Since Ashlyne was born we have soent Christmas eve with my husbands family at my brother in laws house. We got a call on the 24th saying he had no water we would have the party at my mother and father in laws house. This is where Christmas eve used to be. For us it was a nice NEW way to spend the evening, so sorry Uncle Randy, but thank you again Ashlyne. She has a way of distracting us when we need it. New years eve was spent in the company of our wonderful famiy (Thanks Lori, Joey, Cathy and Al) we needed a night out. Hoping that all of you have a great 2009.