When You're Eight, CELEBRATE

I'm not certain as to why many of the blog photos are not showing up. I noticed the problem last Saturday and it continued over the week. I've emailed wonderful Webby so hopefully Eric can help.

Shayla's first meeting with her Aunt Tina and Cousins Ashley & Shelbythe Thomas team: Christi, Shayne, Angela & Baby Shayla (Feb. 1999)
Feb. 12, 1999 Shayla's Great Aunt (and her Godmother) arrives at the hospital to meet the new little bundle of love.









Shayla had a VERY NICE birthday yesterday at Aunt Marty and Uncle Jeff's! We all did! Late last night while the cousins played in the basement Aunt Marty brought out some lovely "Christi videos" that she captured last spring and last summer. It was the first time we heard her sweet little voice since September. I did note tears streaking down Shayne's face, but we really enjoyed watching a happy, playful, and witty little girl enjoying her days! We MUST get our videos copied on to DVDs. We ran into technological problems while trying to do that.

Thank you to all of the sweet well wishers for Shayla's 8th birthday. Today "Grandma" Donna and little Donna will be coming over for lunch. We are all looking forward to that.


Shayla happily models her amazing gifts! (Note the glasses on both Shayla and Nicki) THANKS, ERIN!!Do you think she likes it??!! An incredibe gift from an amazing and generous young woman who knows exactly what it feels like to have your sibling die of cancer.
Aunt Marty bought an darling Pokemon cake and Grandma Nonee arrived home from the Sunshine State for Shayla's party, wow!
with my wonderful sis and Shayla's Aunt Tina
It's the Birthday Girl on Ice!
A fabulous birthday ice skating party! HAPPY Bday SHAYLA!!

Missing this year: Grandma Nee Nee (retired now and staying in Phoenix at Aunt Vaunie's, Ashley - home with the flu and Angel Christi dancing in Heaven. PHOTO: Christi's 8th Bday - May 12, 2005)