11 February, 2007

Happy February to All!!

We're back in Dubai, after having had an incredible holiday season in Washington State with almost the entire family! Cachi, Jen and Gigi, and Rick, April and Tyce were able to come to Washington and be with us. We also got to attend the baptismal service of our eldest grand-daughter, Jordan. It added a special spiritual flavor to what was already an awesome time!We had a wonderful time getting reacquainted with the newest members of the family-- This picture was taken Christmas morning, and here you see Tyce, at 8 months, and Gigi, who is 16 months old. It was great We missed Marci and Mike and their kids. They had recently moved, and had used up all the vacation days, so were unable to come. Thanks to Ford and Waldo having to be in Detroit on January 15, we were able to go to Salt Lake City and see her! (seeing everyone was the best present of all) In the middle of the festivities, we went to California and saw Waldo's family, as well as some of mine. It was so awesome to connect with everybody.We wish there had been more time.

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I started my last class, and my grand-daughter Alaina was usually the one who I had to ask to borrow the computer. I didn't really mind, because the kids have to learn how to use it, but having a deadline did make it inconvenient!

Going back to Dubai was not easy, as you might imagine. When we got here, it was cold!! We've actually had to use long pants and sweaters! Friends here say to enjoy it, because its not lasting too much longer. So we are!

Waldo is very busy as usual, and I am working with this online class. It's do-able, but it makes me not want to get on the computer unless I have to. I do promise, however, to keep posting editions of the Galan Gazette. It was great seeing as many of you as we did...not as many as we'd like! Ricky took some great pix at Christmas, and has posted them on his site, so check it out!

www.galanworld.com

He has also started a website with discount coupons from different stores, which could save some money for those in the US. That site is www.Dealosaurus.com.

Waldo and I hope you can share Valentine's Day with loved ones. Bye til next month!