Happy Easter!!

Everyone but Ashley! :(

I'm so excited that tomorrow is Easter. "Why," you ask? Because that means that the Easter Bunny is making his rounds and not sitting on the bench having his picture taken at Willowbend! It was a blessing to have the job, but I am thrilled that it's over!!!

Only 19 days until Craig and Katie are married! It really is exciting. Everything is falling into place....bridesmaids dresses and shoes have arrived, Katie and I are going to pick up her wedding dress from the seamstress Tuesday night, Bridal shower is on Thursday @ Roxi's, and Nancy's been working on the centerpieces for the reception. What's the groom up to? Craig's sitting back watching March Madness - typical male!!!

Fun stuff!

Put it in pen....but make it an erasable one!!

April 11, 2008 @ 11 am in the Dallas, Texas Temple. Reception @ 6pm @ The Surrey House in McKinney.

Never write on your calendar in pen!

Okay, so the date isn't April 12. We think it'll be March 14. Use a pencil and write it in lightly! I'll keep you all posted.:)

Mark your calendars!!

A more formal announcement will arrive by mail, but the date has been set.....April 12, 2008, Craig and Katie will be sealed in the Dallas, Texas temple. April is a busy month, huh?! Let's see: birthdays for Bruce, Jr., Bruce Tyler, Craig, Austin and I think an anniversary for Jessie & Svend....did I leave anyone out?

Craig & Katie sittin' in a tree....

Well, it's official....Craig and Katie are engaged! We are so excited to welcome Miss Katie Horlacher into our family and are subjecting her to as much Tyler, Lewis (she's living with Grandma!), Hopewell weirdness as possible so that there are no surprises down the road!! She hasn't tried to hop a plane back to Japan yet, so there's hope!!

My job managing the Santa set has finally ended....woohoo! I was soooo happy to drive home last night knowing that I don't have to set foot in Willowbend mall again until March (that's when the Easter bunny comes!!)

Bruce is officially retired as of TODAY!!!! I know, it seems like he's been retired since he's been here! His new job/career begins tomorrow. We are both anxious to see whether Racetrac will be a good fit for him. He'll be enrolling in classes as well, so he'll be one busy man!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Christmas with the WHOLE clan!!

It was a wonderful Christmas! For the first time in almost 7 years our entire family (Hopewell's, Lewis's and Tyler's) were together again. Our house is a little small for such a big group, but it was great to have everyone at our home for a change!

Another exciting piece of news....Katie's here!! Craig went to pick her up from the airport and they're at Grandma's right now. As soon as they get here, I'll put a picture up for everyone!

Can you believe this kid is a COLLEGE GRADUATE!!!

Found this pic of Craig and just had to share!