Baby Update

Hello everybody. Sorry about the pictures. He is under a light for Jandis. We'll get better pictures without the light. Just a little update to let you all know what is going on, although I'm sure mom has done a great juob of this. Baby is doing well so far. He just needs to gain weight and learn how to eat. There could, of course be problems that develope later but that is just a case of waiting it out and taking it day by day. They are trying to transfer Carter to Utah but it looks like this wont happen until at least next week so we will be a divided family for a while at least. Kirk will go back to work and I'll stay back in California. The boys have yet to be decided on. I am doing well. I feel great and it doesn't seem like I just had a baby. It still hasn't sunk in yet.
We want to thank everyone for their prayers and fasting for us. We have witnessed little miracles already in this process and have felt the love from you all. It is a big comfort to have family and friends around to give support. Thank you all so much for what you have done so far and all the offers of help (which might still be accepted) that you have given to us. We love you all.

Christy in hospital

Christy is in the Loma Linda University Hospital in Calif. She has had some trouble with the pregnancy and is being kept there for her safety and the baby's, and under observation until the baby is born. We will keep all of you posted on her condition. She has been moved to a room where you may call her at: 909-558-4000 extention 46313. Call her anytime during the day except between 2:00--4:00 pm when they like to keep quiet hours. I'm sure she would enjoy any of your calls. Her spirits are good, but it is also a trying time for both of them. Our prayers are with their family. We love you Christy & Kirk & Porter & Brock.

have a great day

Merry Christmas from me too!

Nothing much to report here, but since Kim encouraged us to all post I thought I'd wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

Shane

merry Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas, and with great elation,
Barack Obama was planning to “change” the nation.
Corporate stockings were hung at the Congress with care
in the hopes that bailouts soon would be there.
The public was nestled all snug in their beds,
while visions of tax cuts danced in their heads.
Women in their kerchiefs and men in their caps
had unfortunately settled for political c___.
When over the airwaves there arose such a clatter,
people sprang from their lethargy to see what was the matter.
Away to the TV, they flew like a flash,
heard economic bad news and feared for their cash.
Stocks on the Dow hit a new fallen low,
creating more fears down the tubes we would go.
When what to our tearful eyes should appear
but Congressional leaders allaying our fears.
With their leader Obama so lively and quick,
we knew in a moment there must be a fix.
More rapid than politicians fleeing all blame,
Barack whistled and called his allies by name.
Now Daschle, now Geithner, now Gates and Biden,
on Rahm, on Pelosi, on Reid and Clinton (Hillary).
"To the top of the world," we heard him call,
“Proclaim our agenda, Socialism for all!”…
Obama flashing his smile spoke in such prose
that the world was in awe at this king that arose.
He sprang to his throne, to his team gave a whistle.
National sovereignty was gone without the firing of missiles.
But I heard him exclaim from his lofty height,
Now I possess such great power, there’s no use to fight (it

ok someone needs to post something. How can we move on from our sorrow of Lloyd's passing if that is all we see every time that we check what the family is doing. There has to be something of interest there it is the holiday season. As for us same o same o. Just kiding we did have a progressive dinner in our neighborhood. It was a lot of fun. There are some pretty nice houses around here so it was nice to go in and see how they decorate and how their floor plans are. The neighbors and the dinner was nice as well. We had a lot of fun and had a nice gift exchange at the end and got a serving platter and a cute christmas frame. Anyway this week is baking christmas treets. See that wasn't that hard. Who is next?

Kim

Uncle Lloyd

Just a reminder that your Uncle Lloyd Gardner passed away Dec. 5, 2008 of a massive heart attack. He was a gentle giant. I wish you could have all known him the way I did. Dad

best BYU video ever

Elder Wirthlin passed away - age 91.

Merry Christmas! love the Stoney's

Here is our Christmas card this year. I am going to be lazy and not send one to everyone but to all of those we love (who look at this anyway) Merry Christmas. This year has been good to us and Joe is here so we can't ask for anything more. We love you all and hope you have a wonderful season.