AZ Cardinals in the 2009 SUPER BOWL

I know it is seems completely out of the realm of possibility but my dreams have come true and the Arizona Cardinals have reached the playoffs. Team Tanner has had a great time watching the Cardinals run through the playoffs as they beat the Falcons, Panthers, Eagles and now play the Steelers in the Super Bowl.

Austin (8 years old) has been a huge fan for several years and knows all the players, their stats and what their strengths and weaknesses are. He lives and dies by their wins and losses. He knows many of their plays, what the penalties are and when bad calls are made. For the Carolina Panthers game, Austin even went as so far as to make tickets to the game (in our media room), make attendees promise to cheer for the Cardinals, and provided them seating arrangements.

It has been so much fun going through the playoffs with my son and my daughters. They have been watching the games and are decked out in their Cards uniforms, hats and lucky gear. We are just trying to enjoy each step of the way knowing we may not be back here for a while. Win or lose in the Super Bowl it has been a great ride. GO CARDINALS!!

Happy Birthday Taylor!

Taylor is 13!

13 years ago today my little girl made her entrance into the world.

Berwick PA

While I labored in one room Rick and some friends were eating pizza in the waiting room, eagerly awaiting the arrival of our sweet baby.

I admit I slept - THANK YOU epi!

She still enjoys Build a Bear and bubbles.

Hugs from mom never go out of style!

But dad is embarrassing and she has that teenage attitude!

Why do they grow up?

I love my "bundle of Joy"!

Happy Birthday my love!

xoxo

Mommy

Getting ready for the Holiday's is a busy time of year! A happy time, yet sad with Mom gone. This was her favorite time of year! I know how sad she felt for all those years when we grew up and moved away. I am sad...most of my kids are old and grown now and 1/2 of them are out of the house, that means things are quieter and lonelier at home. I am happy for my children, they are growing up and have families of their own. It leaves me with sweet, tender memories of their childhoods, but also with a sense of sadness.

This year when we decorated the tree, it was sure different than any other...quiet! It was just Ian, Trent, Kali and I. What a sweet spirit that little boy of mine has! He is such an angel and the best uncle ever to Kali. With a grand baby in the house now, Ian was a bit more excited than he has been in years. He actually put up lights outside! I guess when one chapter closes, another one opens.

I do love this time of year....just the smell of Christmas reminds me of Mom! I try to do things like she did. I want to be like her. She always gave, never took. She loved our Savior. She wanted to follow in His footsteps. I love to read the book that you made of her Len, thank you for that. I hope that we can always remember her and her sweet, giving spirit.

Merry Christmas my sweet family!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Two thoughts to my lovely family.

what do you think about...

1. Each family writing a small post about the birthday person. So for instance if it is Lesli's B-day, then someone in her family please post a fun fact, picture, story, or all of the above about her on her special day. (Sorry Les, I missed you and Breckyn too. I meant to do this before your b-days).
2. Each month we will give a different family the job of writing a post. (a month should be plenty of time to come up with something great). This does not mean if you have something you want to post and it is not your month you cannot post, please! I just want to hear special stuff that you may not want to post on your own blog. A spiritual thought, any thought, you decide. If everyone wants to close this to our own families so no one but us can read these that is fine too.

Lastly, I have set up our blog so that when someone posts it will send an email to you. That way if you dont check the blog everyday you will still know when someone posts.

I love you and really miss all of you on this wonderful day for families! PLEASE hug each other for me!

kisses, Lorri

Who Are Our New Authors?

Welcome!!!

Everyone should have gotten an invitation to be an author on our TEAM BLOG!!! A couple of you have all ready responded!

Yeah!

Please respond and you can post anything you want on our blog! It will be great cuz it doesnt have to be a big deal...you know unless you want to!

Welcome!!!

Birthdays!

HappY BirthDaY to you!

These are the birthdays I have confirmed.

I know there are adjustments...so sorry! I am losing my mind and dont know everyones birthday by heart! Please dont take offense if I got them wrong!!! Please!!

Just leave a message to correct them...I am working on this blog so we can each be authors. It will be fun really, no really!

Tinney Tribe

Amanda 3/13/84

Sam 9/2/88

Bobby 9/23/92

Sadi 12/10/93

Cody 1/12/96

LeeAnn 10/1/70

Bob 6/12/62

Ethan 11/13/04

Tytan 12/2/06

Witty Worden's

Ashli **12/20/85

Adam **6/2/84

Ali **9/7/88

Kali **7/2/08

Whit **8/25/90

Trent **10/29/1999

Ian **9/30/67

Lesli **11/23/67

The LOUD Family

David **5/14/87

Arli **2/8/89

Jake **9/4/86

Danie **1/26/92

Taylor **12/27/95

Lorri **9/3/65

Rick **5/5/63

Team Tanner

Lindsey **10/2/94

Nikki **3/31/96

Austin **7/23/00

Shelley **4/19/73

Len **7/17/69

Thee Tanner's

Preston ** 8/24 /04

Tracen **1/26/06

Kelci **7/14/08

Terra **4/3/82

Nate **9/6/78

Friendly Fellows

Hayden **10/4/98

Tanner **5/3/01

Breckyn **11/19/03

Caison **7/7/07

Tiffany **7/19/75

Justin**4/12/72

Grandpa and Grandma Elaine

Elaine **12/17/**

Dad **12/6/**

Ian's New Degree!!!

Congratulations Ian!!!

A little bird told me Ian was getting his Masters Degree this weekend! Congratulations to Ian for his hard work and dedication! We are all very proud of you! You deserve it!

Love your Family, each and everyone of us!!!!