Baby Hoffman

It's a boy!! Becky and Caleb had a baby boy this evening. They named him Finn William. He weighed 8#6oz and was 19 inches long. We are thankful and rejoice with them. We had potluck at our house tonight so will have to wait until tommorrow to get to see him.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Tara and David's wedding.

Love,
Eileen

Jason & BreeAnn

A couple shots from Jason & BreeAnn’s photo shoot Saturday. Also a big thanks to Luke as he was my assistant for the day. It’s always fun to spend some time with the married kids.

Disaster

Today I decided to make Grandma's almond crescent cookies from the Cooking on the Prairie cookbook. The first ingredient is 1 cup shortening half butter. Having no idea what that means, I flipped the page and saw another recipe that said shortening or margarine or butter. So I just used 1 cup of butter. I hand rolled the dough "pencil thin" and made the crescents. They turned out looking like sickly shrimp. They were a little brown too. I drenched them in powdered sugar and they tasted ok. But, Zion, my sweet tooth, threw his at me after the first bite.

I will just have to try again another time. :(


Eldon, I have a website all ready for you. I just need pictures to fill it.

And so it begins...

Hello all,
It's been a while since I've written on the blog. Ty & I are pretty settled in our new home in Eureka. It's not Denver, but it is great being close to family! We are excited and looking forward to adding a little Sauder to our home around August 29th this year! Yes, Grandma Connie... that means another trip to Illinois to love all over another baby :) Can't wait for the babe to meet the great family he's already blessed with! We are heading out to some friends for the eve and Ty is telling me it's time to go. Love you all & looking forward to seeing everyone at David & Tara's wedding!
Have a great day!
Tyler & Beth

Long time no post

Some of you might know that Sarah Palin is coming to Washington Five Points in April. Sue and Kristy's business, Create A Scene, will be doing the decorating for the event. This will include 50 table centerpieces for the banquet and stage decorations in the auditorium where her speech will be. Sue's schedule seems to be filling up fast.
As for me, I'm still doing photography. I seem to get busier every year. I shot all the way into December this year and was hoping to have a web site by this winter but that hasn't happened yet. Now that Christmas is over I could use some warmer weather but the snow and ice of last week did make for a great photo opportunity.

We had a good time with Keith & Connie two weeks ago (two weeks already???). Thought I would post pictures of them on their house porch and their "cabin" porch. Thanks, Keith & Connie, it was a lot of fun!

Cathy

Who are these people?

Mike and Faye

Happy Anniversary!! It was a lot warmer 26 years ago when we were in Florida than it is now.
The snow is pretty but it sure is cold. We are looking forward to seeing you next week, Faye. Mike, it is too bad you can't come and freeze with the rest of us! We are also missing Dad today.
We hope your Dad is feeling better, Faye.
Love,
Eileen

Happy Birthday Dad!

Celebrating Dad's 62nd birthday.

Our girls made him a cake.

I wonder what birthday parties in heaven are like.

Miss you Dad!

Love, Tim

Happy New Year

Dear Family,

Wishing you a Blessed New Year. May you all continue to have work. We have been very lucky to all have work. It was great being with the part of the family that was at Ty and Beths. Thanks again for having us. I so enjoy getting together with my family. I guess the next time will be for Tara and David's wedding.

The time gets long and sometimes lonely. Dad would so love all his greatgrandchildren. He would love all the busy little children and the funny things they do like keys and cake.

It is very cold and supposed to be for the next few days. Tara and David it is too bad you have to come back but that is the way life is. My love to all. Mom