Christmas has come and gone and we will forever have the happy memories of our times together. It was great to see Karen, Kathy and Vitali for the holidays! Hope every one had a wonderful Christmas and will have a safe and happy New Year!

Twas the Night before Christmas...

Merry Christmas from Collin and Nathan!!!

Merry Christmas from Brandon, Jessa and Jaden!!!

Look at Kristina's precious babies! It's fun to look back at old pictures and see matching poses! Collin looks like a little flirt!

I'm getting a little behind in my picture taking, so I decided to post some of my old pictures! Hope your holiday preparations are going well!

In Loving Memory of Richard W. Brahm who passed away suddenly on December 1, 2007. You were so loved by everyone you touched and will surely be missed. (Richard was my Mom's first cousin.)

Collin had a wonderful day with Grandma Norma and Grandpa Lou to help them pick out their Christmas tree!

Kathy Jankowski lost her mother on November 5, 2007. I will always remember her as such a friendly person. She always welcomed you into her home with open hands and a bright smile! She was such a happy person! Karen sent me the following Memorial and I learned more about Irene and thought it was important to pass on to you. Please take a few minutes to read it...

The family of Irene Jankowski wishes to inform you of her passing. She passed away on November 5, 2007. She was 84 years old.

She attended the Detroit Day School for the Deaf and graduated from Mackenzie High School in Detroit. Irene was an active member of the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf, the Detroit Association of the Deaf and the Lutheran Church for the Deaf in Michigan for many years, as well as the Gulf Coast Deaf Service Center in Florida.

As a student, she was a champion speller and went all the way to the Michigan State competition basing her spelling solely on what she lip-read.

A loving, caring woman with a cheerful smile, she is missed by her husband, Alex; daughter Kathy; Karen Goss; and grandson, Vitali.

The Irene Jankowski Memorial Fund has been established in her memory at the American Association of the Deaf-Blind. Donations may be sent to: The Irene Jankowski Memorial Fund at: The American Association of the Deaf-Blind, 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 121 , Silver Spring, MD 20910

Merry Christmas from Bruce, Connie and Frank!!!

(Thanks to Debbie for Frank's tie!)

Hi! I'm 10 months olds now!!!

One more Generation picture - Jason, his Dad and Grandpa were together for Thanksgiving Dinner and had their Four Generation picture taken! I just love all of these pictures! Thank you to everyone involved!!!

Jenny and her family will complete our "Generations" photos!

Shaun's family along with his Mom Sylvia and Grandma for their Four Generation picture!

Happy 93rd Birthday to Grandma Brahm! Love You!!!

Julie's Four Generations picture! What a lovely family!

The "Generation's" pictures bug spread throughout the family and Grandma was very happy to participate. I copied these pictures from Aunt Evelyn's blog so we could have all the "Generation Pictures" together! The entire family had a great time capturing the pictures. My thanks to my cousin Donna for getting the bug going!!!

This is my favorite Five Generation picture!!!

This is one of our first Five Generation pictures. We noticed Mom's glasses were turning dark so that is why she is without them in the rest of the pictures. It was fun having Papa join us in the fun!!!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us!

Love Connie, Bruce and the Grandkids!!!

This is one of my favorite pictures!!!

My dear daughters Kristina and Heather! Michelle was in Kansas when these pictures were taken:( This is a Four Generation Picture!

The Goss Girl's with our Mom and Grandma Brahm! I wish our sister Karen could have been there too!

As promised, I will be posting our Family pictures that we took just prior to our Kansas trip. The first is of the original "Brahm Sisters" along with their lovely Mom!

Collin had fun helping Grandpa Bruce rake leave then play in them!!!

Yesterday Bryce and Jaxson came over and the kids watched Jungle Book and had a Popcorn Party! Bryce got up and put his bowl of popcorn on the couch and Nathan made a B-line for it. By the time I got to him, he already had it in his mouth! Then he started to grab it in hand fulls! Sorry Nathan, you at too young for popcorn!!!

Michelle just sent me some pictures of their Halloween night. The boys were Optimus Prime and Ultimate Bumblebee. Jessa was the cutest little Bumblebee!!! She appears to be enjoying her Halloween treats!!!

Who says I look like Guy?

Did I forget to tell you we went to the Wizard of Oz Museum in Kansas? It was a big disappointment :( Looking back, Collin did not want to be a cowardly lion!

Happy 8th Birthday Danielle!

You sure do look like a beautiful little princess!!!

Nathan has turned 9 months old!

He thinks it is really special if he can play with big brother's blankie!!!

This year Collin was a ferocious lion for Halloween and Nathan was a Dalmatian. Collin was proud to let you know that lion's say "ROAR"!!! Nathan made a b-line to the candy bowl! He was pretty wired when he returned home (as you can see in the pictures) even though he didn't have any treats! The joy of being young!!!

Collin was very happy to help me make some Halloween cupcakes! When he saw the pictures he was pleased but asked me why we couldn't see his face? He was too busy to look at the camera! The cupcakes tasted GREAT!!!

One more posing pic of Collin! How do you like how he looks away?

Kind of looks professional!

Collin is turning into quite the model! Don't you think so???

Nathan cuddles with his Mommy!!!

Nathan was amazed by the big trucks at the rest stops!

Happy 1st Birthday Jessa! October 12, 2007

While looking around Salina for different play structures to visit, we came across this old Union Pacific train engine parked with a ramp going to the engine compartment. The kids were besides themselves with excitement! I think it the the highlight of the park visits!

The twin cousins are as cute as can be!!!

Jessa is our little Angel!

We visited many parks while in Kansas. The boys really liked this Butterfly Garden. It was circled by brick pavers and they started running laps. It was so cute!!!

Nathan, you are quite the character! Everywhere we go, people are amazed at how happy you are. You truly have a bright light inside! You really enjoyed playing with your cousin Jessa in Kansas. You were really impressed with the way she could stand up and you came home and mastered it for yourself. It is so much fun watching you grow! You are my littlest love! Love Grandma!!!

Jessa, I am so happy that I was able to spend your first birthday with you. You are such a cuddly, lovable baby! Your Mom and Dad went away for their sixth anniversary and you are still breastfeed. You cried for your Mom and hit the bottle out of my hand! In the morning it was so precious when you reached for the bottle and finally drank it! Love you precious baby!

Collin, You so looked forward to our Kansas trip to visit Brandon, Jaden and Jessa. Even though you got sick on the trip, you were able to smile for the camera. You did great little buddy! When we got home, I got sick and you said, "Grandma, Me and Daddy prayed for you!" I think you have a special calling. Love you Bunches. Grandma Connie :)

Jaden, you are really becoming quite the talker!!! We were all so impressed how your speech has improved. You also have quite the imagination and are so animated. I think you got that from your Mother! You are such a tender soul and I love you so much!!!

Brandon, you are turning into such a wonderful young boy! I was so happy to see you and see how you have grown. You even let me take pictures of you, which I loved! Keep up the good work - I love you and miss you so much already! Love Grandma!!!

Click to play Make your own Smilebox We had a great time at the Salina Waterpark!