The whole gang

The whole gang

Saturday, December 20, 2014

2014 in a nutshell

This is going to be a short entry (that's what you get for me waiting until it's too close to Christmas)
It's been a good year, with a special hello new grandbaby and sad goodbye to Abuela. Most of you who have known us over the past 10 years have met our Columbian Grandma, who has helped me so much over those years. She was my angel on earth now she's back in Heaven and out of pain from the 4 years she fought cancer. It was sad and hard to say goodbye, but I look forward to the day when we can talk with no barrier language, and I won't even have to use my spanish accent voice (my kids always made fun of me for that!)

CJ & Steph moved to Tucson to do his pediatric program for 2 years. They live by the base of these beautiful mountains. Steph is doing great keeping things "Dave Ramseyfied" for the family.

Paul & Skye had baby Blaire to join the family. She's so sweet and her brother Chance just kissed her so hard! It's so cute to watch. Paul just got a new job and will be starting next month. Skye & her mom started a bakery company and have yummy stuff to order (thesugarlanecompany.com)

Jerry & Jess live close so I can see at least 2 of my grandbabies often! Jerry works for Chuck and is one of our best & hard working employees. Jess is doing daycare for lots of kiddos and amazing at it.

Brandee has been cooking up a storm at home and even went to Hawaii to cook for the guys on a job.

Kyle is in his last 5 months of his mission in Guyana. He was on islands in the Caribbean before that.

and last but not least Jenni is still in Washington in an apartment with friends and near her sister Nikki. She's been working a few different places; Jamba Juice, Sports Authority and now Panera.

Also sad note, we lost our puppy of 7 years, Libby.


Chuck's been traveling a lot again this year, and I work just about every day down at the office (bleh) At least I'm not alone. We had sister missionaries move in after Kyle left and it's been so much fun.


So that's the Brown Bunch happenings for 2014

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Where are our values?

Met a girl yesterday, very bright and intelligent, we had a good debate. She strongly advocates and represents safe sex (good for her). Her bottom line regarding abortion; if she were to get pregnant with the status she has, the shame alone would force her to get an abortion. WHAT? As if shame & embarrassment is more important than a life!