February News

I know it's a bit early however, I am having this baby no later than Wednesday, February 2nd and so I wanted to make sure I got February birthdays and news taken care of.

Birthdays
This month's celebrations include
Rondo on the 1st
Grandma Nell on the 5th
Jennifer and Dalton on the 9th
and Samantha (our baby girl) should be here on the 2nd!

A very happy birthday to all of you celebrating this month.

Family News

{Grandma Nell and Dylan when he was only a few days old}

**This past week has been stressful--to say the least. Grandma Nell was taken to the hospital Sunday morning after suffering a massive stroke. Tuesday morning she passed away peacefully.
Grandpa and Grandma Nell had a beautiful relationship together. I feel so blessed to have been able to visit with them weekly and to witness just how much they loved each other. They both agreed that their life was perfect because they didn't have anything to worry about except taking care of each other--and they took such good care of each other. Grandpa wanted only the best for his Nellie. The love they showed to each other throughout their 11 years together is something that I hope to have with Paul.

Grandma Nell will always hold a special place in my heart and with my kids. They love going over to visit with "Grandpa Grape and Grandma Nell" and I hope I can find little ways to help them remember what a special grandma she was for them.

{"Grandpa Grape" with Dylan-a few days old- and Connor-20 months}

**Grandpa Bauer is going to be a great-great-grandpa this year, and Sharon will be a great-grandma. Lindsey is expecting a baby in a few more months. No details about if it's a girl or a boy but we can't wait to find out. And don't you worry I will pass along any and all information I have to keep you all updated! Congrats Lindsey!!
{funny side note about this. I was telling Grandpa the other day that he was going to be a great-GREAT-grandpa his response: "well, Tara, you're damn right I'm a great grandpa, but I already knew that!!} oh grandpa, always a joker :)

**The Seven Sisters Reunion is the last Saturday of this month. Mark your calendars for a little weekend get-away!

Also, I am working on a little something for Grandpa and I need EVERYONE'S help to make it turn out right. I won't share too many details but I will give you a hint.....every family needs to find a family picture or 2 (or 5 if you really want to) for a surprise for grandpa. I think after I have this baby and get a few more things organized for the surprise, I will let everyone know ALL the details!!!

oooooh, are you getting excited?
good.
I will fill in you in more next month!

lotsa love
Tara

Runnin' a little late....

but I did remember TODAY!!!

The only reason I remembered is because it's my sweet big brother Chad's birthday! Happy Birthday to you! I hope your day has been fabulous and you got spoiled...heaven knows you deserve it! Love you and hope your day has been awesome!

And as for everyone else celebrating this month we have:

Whitney celebrates on the 9th
Lindsey will party-harty on the 14th
Rob is going to live it up on the 18th
and Brian will celebrate on the 21st

Happy Birthday to all of you!

Latest Family News:
If you haven't already heard, Aunt Connie has retired! Her last day of work was December 17th. She had a few parties to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately I can't get the pictures that were sent to me uploaded. I was able to see her at Rondo and Cindy's house with Russ and Janiel, my parents, Sharon, and Guy and Heather! Let me tell you, they know how to party. So much so, that Guy and Heather and Paul and I were outta there before the "real" party even began. haha! Congrats to Connie!!!!

Also, check out Rondo and Cindy's blog to see what Cindy won at work! I am only a teensy tiny bit jealous! {her blog is linked on the right side of the page------------> see it over there?}

AND Crystal has a release date from her mission in Brazil of March 22! How exciting! I can't wait to see her and I know Rondo and Cindy are getting anxious to have her home. Cindy and Rondo have kept the family up to date with her mission and you can find that blog at crystaldegen.blogspot.com (<-------you should be able to click on that link) to read all about her Amazon Adventures!


Upcoming Events:
The Seven Sister's Reunion will be here before we know it. Mark your calendars for the last Saturday in February...and then pray for decent weather. Last year was so cold and windy.

Our annual Bauer Family Reunion will be held here again in sunny St. George. We are celebrating Grandpa's 90th birthday this year! I believe the reunion will be held July 9th so make a plan to be here for the grand celebration! Russ, my mom, Connie and Sharon are all planning it so if you have questions call one...or maybe call all four of them....with any questions! {just don't be surprised if you get a different answer/opinion from each one!} wink~wink!!

And Mama Finn will have a new grandbaby no later than February 2. That's right we are ready to welcome baby Samantha into our family in a matter of weeks. We are so so excited!

Dylan goes in for a regularly scheduled 3 month MRI scan for his brain tumor on Monday, the 10th. Will you say a little prayer for him? He is doing great and we just hope that the little stinker making a home in his brain is sitting tight and not causing any problems. {thanks}

ok, I think that's it!
If you made it to the end of this post, well, thanks for reading!
see ya in a few!
Tara