Western Day

Hailey had Western Day at school today. We was really excited to dress up for it. You know she is a real Texas Cowgirl, Yee Haw! Or atleaat that is what she told everyone in California. She asked if she could wear my spurs on her boots. I reluctantly agreed. When we arrived at the school and the lady came to help Hailey out of the car the first thing Hailey told her was about the spurs. She said, "these were my Mommy's spurs when she was a little girl and now she let me wear them"! I just hope she doesn't use those spurs on any on the other kids.


Tyler had to get into the action also. I know, he needs some boots. I am going to try to get him some next week. He has to get ready for school everyday also. He packs a lunch like Hailey, but it rearly makes it past our driveway without being eatten by a hungry little boy. He is so funny!
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A Year Of Change

As many of you know we have had a tough year. I attended more funerals than I can count on my fingers, including my Father's. We lost my Dad the morning following Hailey's fourth birthday. When he started having health problems six months earlier I clearly heard God tell me to prepare myself. Well, how can you prepare yourself for such a loss. My Dad was amazing. He loved his family first and foremost, was a smart businessman, and was never afraid to take a risk. He always tried to build you up and give you confidence while being real at the same time. My life has a huge void in it without him. If you ever wounder what he meant to his daughters just look at the names of his three youngest grandsons, Tyler Ranney, Jack Ranney, and Samual Ranney. However, there are many things that I am thankful for about this year. Tyler has grown into a playful toddler, and Hailey had her stage debut. She had her ballet and tap recital in June and stole the show as Squeaky The Mouse in her Theater Club performance in December. And my Mom, Sisters, and I have become even closer through our mutual heartbreak. I am also thankful for the support we received from our Husbands. We could not have dedicated so much time to my Dad without Wil and Todd really stepping up as Dads and Husbands. I am very thankful to know without a doubt that my Father is in Heaven with his son Ranney Jr., our sweet Baby Kate, and our Savior Jesus Christ. In the six months that I was helping to care for my Dad I had the privilege of witnessing to him and having many long talks with him. I have great peace knowing that there was nothing left unsaid between us. I was able to tell him how much I loved him and how proud I was of him, and he was able to tell me the same. I love my Dad and will always miss him. So I am ready to say goodbye to 2009 and am looking forward to the possibilities of 2010.