Blessings

Our family was truly blessed this holiday season. My niece, Mandy, delivered this beautiful bundle of baby boy, just a few days before Christmas. My "little" brother, Phil, is now a Grandpa! Kyle Phillip Karnbach is the fifth great-grandson for my parents in just a few years.



Too bad I live so far away from my family, 'cause I could really use a baby snuggle right now!

Unexpected Blessings!

What a bitter-sweet week it's been! I've been able to reconnect with some long lost relatives including an Aunt, and two Sisters and their families...one can never have too many sisters, ya know! I wasn't raised with that side of the family, but always longed to know them. On a sad note, I found out that my natural Father passed away several years ago. So many times I thought that I needed to reach out and get to know him...this is a big lesson in "Carpe Diem." So now the fun begins...we'll get to know each other, share pictures and hopefully get together over the summer. I can't begin to tell you how full my heart is at this moment! And my drive to get moved back to my "Homeland" in the Pacific Northwest is stronger than ever!