12/30/08... Tuesday I got to babysit Sophie and Richie III today. Everyone went to Twin Falls to see a movie, except Vilma and I. Richie III was totally fine but Sophia really wanted her mom. For about 10 minutes she cried and looked everywhere for her mom. She didn't want us to hold her or comfort her. Then she stopped crying and stood across the room for about 20 minutes and just looked at me. Finally she came to me so that I could feed her. She took about a 2 hour nap and when she woke up she was upset because her mom wasn't there to get her out of the crib. As she cried... Richie III climbed on the recliner with us and told her, "It's ok Sophia, it's just grandma." Then he kissed her on her cheek and said, "I really need to go play with Thomas."

My sis and her family are leaving tomorrow. Their visit has been so much fun! I wish we lived closer. Vilma is the 2nd to the oldest out of 10 and I am the 2nd to the youngest. I'll miss you sis!

Cute little Sophie listening to music with Anson and Aubrey.

This is what she looked like when she was standing across the room looking at me.

Fun pictures.

12/29/08... Monday Today Vilma and Paul took the 4 kids to McDonalds for breakfast. After McDonalds they all went to Pomerelle to ski again. I guess they had a blast until their last run. Joseph hit a tree and hit his head pretty hard. (You know how heads bleed) They took him to the ER and did a scan. He didn't need any stitches but got a good bump. Luckily the scan was clear.

I love having the grandchildren in our home. When I see their little faces, they make my day!

Today I received my secret Christmas present from my sister, Nellie. I love it! It really helps. Thank you!!!


Beautiful Claudia

Claudia

Joseph, Creighton, and Anson

My cute sister, Vilma with her cute button nose. What happened to my nose?

My cutie, Aubrey.

My handsome nephew, Paul.

He was scared, but luckily his scan was clear!

Oh no! Another drummer!

Sunday... 12/28/08 After church today, we had Christmas with Richie and his little family. Oh my gosh! I love seeing little ones open presents. It is so much fun!!! After presents Fredric and Darla Ridenour came and took our family pictures. He is a great photographer. He took pictures for West Side Story and they came out amazing! I feel bad that his photography business didn't take off. If he doesn't get a job soon he will be moving next month and she will be moving with the children in February. He is very hopeful and doesn't want to move. He told us he believes in miracles and one could happen.

Vilma made a wonderful dinner for us. Thanks for everything you do for us Vilma. I sure do love you! We all ate and played Wii. Little Richie is so cute and really gets into it. He sings awesome, just like his mom and dad. He is also a good drummer. He does this rock star face. It's hilarious! The time came to say goodbye, AGAIN to our Giselle. Richie and dad took her and Radik to the airport. They didn't get back to Burley until 3:30 am. Our Giselle left tonight.
We will see you soon my love.

"Open it Sissy!"

Nice Paul... I love it!

My two big boys.

My goofy and favorite son in law.

Aubrey, Brianna, Travis, Paul, and Anson

More for Brianna's collection.

Claudia and Sophie. Sophia loves Aubrey and Claudia.

Radik and Giselle

Richard Burleigh Call III

Richie III loved his remote control car from papa.

This is "mi familia." Anson and dad have their eyes closed 99% of the time in all of our family pictures. Our photographer had to take a million pictures to get a couple with their eyes open. My little Aubrey was trying so hard not to cry for pictures. Her sister would be leaving soon.

Poor little Aubrey has such a hard time every time Giselle says her goodbyes. My heart breaks every time we part.

After my heart breaks... it's pictures like this one that mend my heart.

... and this one.

Saturday...12/27/08 We all woke up to a McDonald's breakfast hosted by our dear Paul. After breakfast, Dad,Vilma, and Paul took the children skiing. Anson went with them but wasn't able to ski because last night him and Joseph were sledding down the basement stairs in a huge plastic tub. When Anson took his 7th turn, his tub turned upside down and he jammed a finger and his knee. We weren't even aware the boys were doing this. We heard a loud noise when Anson tumbled down the stairs and all ran to see what caused the noise. Anson was laying on the bottom of the stairs in lots of pain and feeling really stupid. Joseph was laughing away saying "I wish I could have recorded it with my phone camera, it was the coolest thing I've ever seen." Miss Aubrey stayed with me and did not want to ski today. They all returned from skiing about 5:30 pm and we had some warm homemade beef stew. Sissy made some wonderful corn bread. Sissy and Radik had dinner at Travis and Brianna's house.

Richie and his family were suppose to arrive in SLC around 9:00 pm. Their flight got delayed a couple hours. Richie called and told us that the car rental place would close at 11:00 pm so it would be closed by the time they arrived. Dick and Paul decided to drive to SLC to bring them home. They finally arrived at 4:30 am. Vilma and I went to bed about 1:30 am. Travis, Brianna, Sissy, Radik, Anson, and Joseph all stayed up to welcome them. I woke up when they arrived. Little Sophie was so ready for bed and looked exhausted. Richie III was as cute as can be. He remembered all of us and was smiling from ear to ear.

Claudia

Anson and Joseph

Claudia
Paul
Joseph

Paul

Dad waiting at the airport.