I try not to be text heavy ...but there is just a lot to say (don't worry, there are pictures to follow). 

This Christmas started out with a wonderful trip to IL for some sibling time.  I flew out on my b-day to Chicago, where I met up with my sis & her fam. for my nieces volleyball tourney (She took 3rd!).  Chicago and Cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory -what a way to celebrate ones birthday!!  Then to Champaign, IL to meet up with my brothers, Jim and Bob.  It was wonderful to spend time with my sibs and just hang. 
However, on the day before I was to fly home ...my Husband called with hard news, my mother-in-law (Bunny) had finally confirmed that her shoulder was indeed broken (initial injury was Dec. 5!) a n d that she had a stroke!  Christmas was spent a little at home and a little at the hospital.  She is fine.  Thank you to all who have been praying.  She is now in an intensive PT wing at Menorah Hospital.  Her left side has been impaired, little to no use of her left hand, ankle, and foot).  Her speech is about at 85% and you can hardly see the effect on her face anymore.  She is in high spirits, motivated to getting back to 100%.  Her stay will depend on her progress -2 to 3 weeks.
Others on both sides of our families have potential serious health concerns.  So the health saga continues :)  God is in control and we are handling it well.  We are focusing on the positives and letting God handle the rest!

Blessings to all and Happy New Year.  NOW, enjoy the pictures :)
Pam and Brad
The boys cleaning up :)

Jim, Pam, Brad, Me, and Bob (only missing my #1 guy Troy)

our quaint little mantle

Our "Charlie Brown" tree

Rowen with her new cart

Good Morn'n

Mimaw and her girl

Noah

Say "Cheese"