Merry Christmas Everyone!
"Glory to God in the HIghest and Peace to all"
May you experience Blessing from above as we celebrate the birth of Christ, the Savior. As we celebrate this season we have been particularily encouraged in our hearts to remember to give from our heart. We give because he first gave to us His only son. What shall I give to the King for all that he has done for me? I will take the gift of salvation and call upon the Name of the Lord" . Remembering Christ our gift from God and in turn, giving form ourselves is the most precious gift I can gtive.

Thanksgiving 2006

Happy Thanksgiving to all! We are so blessed to live in this country, to have family and friends who truelly care for each other bless each other. This year for Thanksgiving, we all traveled up to Napa to be with my sister's families and my Dad. Dad made a break out of the hospital for a short visit ( thank you Dr. Tom) with all of us to share a Thanksgiving meal together. Uncle Rene and Phyllis were able to join us with Cindy, Steve and Laurie. The whole Caldwell Clan was down from Sacramento/ Elk Grove area. Rachel flew in on red eye from Boston for the occasion. We enjoyed a Turkey Trot football game on Thursday with a neighborhood of friends up north. Most importantly we had the opportunity to reflect in prayer with my Dad our thankfulness for our many blessings and memories as a family together. We praise the Lord in Thankisgiving for his bountilul blessings for us.

Thanksgiving

Rachel had a special friend Christine visiting in Boston last weekend. Christine sent this picture. Christine and Rachel have been excellent friends since senior year in High school. She has also lived with us in the past. Carrie Ann and I were hoping to visit Rachel this fall but it didn't work out for now. Jill my sister is finishing her last week of chemo and radiation. Brierley Blogger Please keep her in your prayers also.

Ryan has spent the summer working away at his 57 Humphrey Home. This is the place he used to live at with all his college buddies. Well now they have transformed this home into an adorable craftsman style home. It has the originial Redwood siding around most of the home, original floors, doors etc. But it really is like a new home now. Check out this slide show to see how it looks. It is for sale, so we hope it sells soon. Slide show

Happy Birthday Phillip!!! Oct 1 is THE day that changed my life forever in the best way ever!!! Phillip was off to Mexico last week in his new Toyotoa truck. He has a favorite place down in Baja that he travels to with friends. At the end of the month he will be moving to Orange County and working from here. I know he will miss Santa Barbara and the Summerland views, but he this is just for short time he says. Try something new. Rachel is in Boston and getting into the Graduate student life on the East Coast. She is studying very hard!! And Ryan is finally finished with the Summer remodel project of the Humphrey House. More pictures to come later.

Rachel is now going to school in Boston at the Boston University sitting on the St. Charles River. She is in the Master Degree program for International Studies. We had a little farewell for her before she and Phillip left for the East Coast. 2 weeks latter she was back for Jessica's wedding ( Her high school friend). If you are on the east coast be sure and visit Boston. It really is a beautiful city with so much history. The number one "must" tour is walking the Freedom Trail. If walking isn't your style, you can take a guided "DUck" tour on old WWII amphibious boats.

On August 25 my sister Jill turned 50. Doesn't she look terrific? She was soooooo Surprised!! It was great!!! You can check out the slide show

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Two days after this party, Jill had a colonascopy and found out she had colon/rectal cancer. She is battling this cancer with such a positive attitude and courage. Her theme verse is "Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged ( or terrified), for the Lord your God is with you where ever you go" Joshua 1:9

Family Reunion 2006 NEWPORT BEACH. We were in Newport Beach staying at a little apartment on the beach/parking lot. We came for an annual family reunion with the Schirms, Scribes, Harnsbergers, Suards, Brieirleys, and everyone else who had chance to visit. Papa Bear has been our special Sponsor for this event the last 6 years. Thank you Papa Bear. Follow are some pictures of this week. July 22-July 29.
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Schirm Family ReUnion with Uncle Rene and Phyllis. Rene and Phyllis joined us via their "Free Spirit" yacht. Thank you for the boat ride Rene and the nice little lunch Phyllis. I hope you like your new outfit.

This is Father's day in Napa at Nicky and Tom's home. Happy Fathers's day to all the Dads. Papa Bear, Fritz, Tom, Don, and Evan.