Hey Everybody!
I just wanted to officially thank everyone for all our gifts, cards and thoughts during the holiday season. We both miss you all so much. The holidays just aren't the same without family around, but we made the most of our Christmas together.

Aunt Donna, I have to tell you that Richard and I got our DVD tonight, and let me tell you, we both really needed that. Richard said, "It was the coolest!" We laughed so hard!! It was so creative and so well put together. You have to tell all the kids how much we enjoyed it and how good it was to see all of them. You truely have a beautiful family. Oh, and tell Nana she's been holding back on me. I never knew she could shake it like that! Anyway, I just wanted you and your family to know how much it lifted our spirits and gave a sense of home during the holidays!

Well, I guess that's all I can think to say right now. We love you all so much and are praying that each of you have a wonderful New Year. Please keep Richard in your prays as he is preparing to leave for his 6 month deployment on January 9th. I'll try to keep everyone informed about where he is and what he's doing as I find out. I hope to hear from all of you, too.

Love,
Richard and Mandy

This is to, Gina!

Gina, you are my sister and I love you. But you are killing me by making me wait to read the next 2 Twilight books. I'm dieing to know what happens next. Everytime I go to Target or Wal-Mart I see them. I have to make myself walk away. I'm so ready for Christmas to get here so I can finally know what happens next. I want you to know you're torturing me. You got me sucked into these books and now you're making me wait to read them. Why not send them to me now!?! I mean, I already know what my Christmas gift is. So what would it matter....right? No, I'm just kidding! I guess I can be patient and wait. But just know....you stink!

I love you!

Mandy