I tried to call Kimberly for her birthday, but don't have a number. I called Kaylee for hers, but there was no answer. I called Jordan last night, but he was too busy to talk. I can't to see my babies. I can't believe it is Christmas Eve. The time has just flown by. Merry Christmas to all of you. I love and miss you all soooo much. I can't wait until I retire and can come and spend a month at each place (that is if the stock market straightens out and I have money to retire on.)

Love, Mom

Alright, I forgot the camera. That's ok, a friend took a bunch of photos. I'll post them after she send them to me. Jocelyn can be so funny. John usually puts her to bed at night; tucks her in, and then lays down with her for a little while. Apparently, he was more tired than he thought tonight because he lay down with her cuddled against his side and next thing he knew she was sitting on top of him with her face in his and saying "Daddy, you have to stop that noise." I guess she really doesn't like the sound of snoring.

Ok, so I was playing with the colors. Anyone have any ideas for changes? I need to get Kimberly on here for this, she's really good at it.

How in the world did they get that picture of Ethan with the big smile? That'' amazing. Jasmine is having a big month right now. She got her 1st two teeth last week, and is working on 2 more, and she started walking yesterday. She took two steps for John, and today she took 5 for Jordan. She's been taking a couple here and there all day. She'll be running before the month is out! At the moment she's on the couch working her way around and grinning at me above an upside down pacifier. She's got to be one of the happiest babies in the world. Tomorrow I'm taking a bunch of little ones (Kimberly and Kamryn are supposed to go too, if Kamryn is feeling better. She caught a touch of stomach flu that our families have been passing around, but it usually only lasts a day so she should be good by tomorrow.) to a hands on kids museum and they are going to see Santa. I'll take the camera and take photos and post them later. Mom, the packages came in the mail today. I'll pick them up at the post office tomorrow.

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Wade is getting so old. wow! Bryce is adorable and that facial expression ...priceless.

Here is a picture of Bryson.

And one of him and Wade.

Ethan Thomas Chastain

Christmas

Cynthia, my kids are getting to moms on the 26th and leaving the 30th. i can change my plane ticket though so i can see you. Jenn Ethan is getting so big. He loves being with mom. Smiles and talks to her and fall to sleep so easy with her. Can you guys believe Kaylee is a teenager?!!!! Happy 13th birthday baby girl. scary.

We had our 1st blizzard for the winter this past weekend. The kids even had a snow day today. It hasn't made it over -10 all day. Hasn't stopped my kids though; several of them went and played outside. Not for long, but they did play outside today. Jasmine got her first tooth on Tue and her second broke through on Wed. They've been sitting below the gum line for a few months, so I'm really glad they are finally here. If she wasn't such a happy baby, we might have not had a great last few months. I better head to bed. Love you guys,
Jen

I am counting the days!!! Steph have you decided when you are coming? I am having a Christmas party on Saturday. We got my Christmas present last weekend. I got a 2009 Toyota Prius. 48 miles city and 46 miles highway. That will be twice what I have been getting. Love the pictures Jenn. Stephanie is going to busy helping me with my Ipod. I still have trouble managing the music. Also, plan on helping out with the camera. I'm not too mechanically inclined. Love you all. Jenn and Kimberly I will send your packages out on Tuesday. Cynthia I will have to send the boys packages home with you.

The snow disappeared here for awhile, but it's back to stay. We have a few inches on the snow right now and the news says it's going to keep coming. Oh well, not that we're not used to it. I really don't mind so much anymore. I just need a treadmill so I can run inside, and I'll be alright. That's going to be our anniverasry present, Christmas, and maybe Valentine's day too for each other. Thought I would throw some more photos up. These are from Halloween and just a cute one of Jasmine. She likes to watch people from behind things, play peek-a-boo, that kind of thing. Noticed too late that the one from Halloween is sideways and I'm too tired to redo it. Oh well. Maybe later.