Lazarus Jude Flamm
Born Christmas Day
December 25, 2007
6:00 a.m.
9 lb. 10 oz.
21 3/4 inches
....smiling!
Born Christmas Day
December 25, 2007
6:00 a.m.
9 lb. 10 oz.
21 3/4 inches
....smiling!
Saturday
The Cell Phone Saga....
Last night was the final Performing Arts Series concert at the Castle. It was crazy. Snow started falling around noon so by the time I drove (slid) to the Castle, the ground and streets were covered. Soon we learned that all the roads leading to our area were at a stand-still with traffic and mishaps. The guests were late (but we had over 75 people come anyway!), and the caterer was also late due to traffic. That put our whole schedule behind.
We finally just started the concert and passed appetizers until the buffet was ready. Everyone seemed to enjoy every minute of the Christmas music and atmosphere....despite the difficult weather conditions.
Well, the drive home was an adventure all in itself. Chandler has been out of town and was on his way back from Georgia. He had left his car for me to drive but the heater had quit working so I borrowed Tiffany's van to drive to the Castle. On my way home "slush" from the freeway covered my windshield but I had no water in the washers to clean it off. It finally covered the windshield so much that I missed my exit and had to pull over to try and clean it. Upon jumping out of the van to throw the 2 oz. of water I found in a cup on the windshield, I must have dropped my cell phone which had been in my lap.....but I didn't discover it until I was down the road a ways and there was no way to go back to try and find it. What should have been a 20 minute trip took me about an hour......but I arrived safely at home....somewhat shaken and very angry over the phone and the whole deal.
Chandler also arrived home safely today and went to look for my phone but has not yet found it. :(
Holiday Updates:
> my parents are here from Texas! Mom seems to be doing pretty well if you discount her bouts with her stomach. (she can't eat much at all) Dad seems to be enjoying the Christmas season with all the kids!!
> Noelle----Tiff's friend---is here from Georgia for the BIRTH!!!.....but, so far, no baby yet! She flies back home tomorrow and Tiff is beside herself wanting the baby to come before then.
> We will be taking food over to Dawn's parent's house (my nephew's wife's parents) for Christmas dinner on Tuesday. It will nice to all be together.....but we will truly miss the rest of the family: Nathan, Courtney, Hannah, my brother, Noy & Lynda and the rest of their family.
So the holiday is somewhat bittersweet......as life changes and it becomes more and more impossible to have family all under the same roof for special occasions.
Merry Christmas to you and yours~ Ann
We finally just started the concert and passed appetizers until the buffet was ready. Everyone seemed to enjoy every minute of the Christmas music and atmosphere....despite the difficult weather conditions.
Well, the drive home was an adventure all in itself. Chandler has been out of town and was on his way back from Georgia. He had left his car for me to drive but the heater had quit working so I borrowed Tiffany's van to drive to the Castle. On my way home "slush" from the freeway covered my windshield but I had no water in the washers to clean it off. It finally covered the windshield so much that I missed my exit and had to pull over to try and clean it. Upon jumping out of the van to throw the 2 oz. of water I found in a cup on the windshield, I must have dropped my cell phone which had been in my lap.....but I didn't discover it until I was down the road a ways and there was no way to go back to try and find it. What should have been a 20 minute trip took me about an hour......but I arrived safely at home....somewhat shaken and very angry over the phone and the whole deal.
Chandler also arrived home safely today and went to look for my phone but has not yet found it. :(
Holiday Updates:
> my parents are here from Texas! Mom seems to be doing pretty well if you discount her bouts with her stomach. (she can't eat much at all) Dad seems to be enjoying the Christmas season with all the kids!!
> Noelle----Tiff's friend---is here from Georgia for the BIRTH!!!.....but, so far, no baby yet! She flies back home tomorrow and Tiff is beside herself wanting the baby to come before then.
> We will be taking food over to Dawn's parent's house (my nephew's wife's parents) for Christmas dinner on Tuesday. It will nice to all be together.....but we will truly miss the rest of the family: Nathan, Courtney, Hannah, my brother, Noy & Lynda and the rest of their family.
So the holiday is somewhat bittersweet......as life changes and it becomes more and more impossible to have family all under the same roof for special occasions.
Merry Christmas to you and yours~ Ann
Tuesday
Just Another Day in Paradise!
This was the Castle on Sunday...with just a couple of inches of snow! Today, we had about 6 inches on the ground when I arrived at the Castle...and it snowed all day!
It's a winter wonderland..........!
It's a winter wonderland..........!
Thursday
Tuesday
Georgia Trip Perks!
Just so you can enjoy our little Georgia family!......
Courtney's grandad, Clay~
Friday
This week I'm back in Georgia....on a "working vacation".
That means I'm working (directing a wedding!)
and vacating!
Well, I've found time to do a few other things too...
like getting together with my Birthday Group
to celebrate Andi's birthday!
Here they are...all except Lynn (who came in later)
and me (I'm holding the camera!).
That means I'm working (directing a wedding!)
and vacating!
Well, I've found time to do a few other things too...
like getting together with my Birthday Group
to celebrate Andi's birthday!
Here they are...all except Lynn (who came in later)
and me (I'm holding the camera!).
Here's Lynn and Dana (before she fell asleep!).
Sheila & Pam
Okay, we can see them better now!
OOps! Who stole my camera?
Jan
Andi (the Birthday Girl!)
Sheila
Pam
DanaThursday
A Day at the Castle
Okay....the afternoon "Tea" is over, dishes washed,
we're all in our offices WORKING....
when someone says, "Everyone meet in Greta's
office for leftovers!"
So...that's a silver tray of chocolate strawberries
and fruit tarts we are all enjoying!
Of course, our BOSS was out of the office
for the afternoon!....so we blurred
the photo to protect the identity of the innocent.
(or guilty??)
I LOVE MY JOB!!!!!!!!
Sunday
IT'S COMING!!!!!
Looking west we could see the winter storm
coming over the mountains last night at sunset.
coming over the mountains last night at sunset.
This is what it left us with this morning!
Cancel School---it's a SNOW DAY!!!
oh, i forgot: it's Sunday, not a school day!
But cancel it anyway....even though it will
all be melted by tomorrow!!!
a very mischievous schoolboy!
one of my cute snow-bunnies!
(Kellen)
all the kids in the neighborhood~
two more snow-bunnies
(above and below)
the August visit
In August when Nate & Courtney
(and of course, Miss Hannah!)
came to visit us, we drove over to
Daniel's Park---just minutes from our house---
and took some sunset photos!
And this is Miss Hannah up close!
Wednesday
Here comes Winter!!!
Wow! I can't believe it's been since August since I've posted any Denver White House news! I guess it was all those weddings I had to do every weekend...but now my wedding season is over until next Spring! I will still work at the Castle doing various other events and holiday parties! But here are some pictures for you to enjoy ~
Tiffany & I drove to Texas to visit friends and family back in
August....and this was my cousin's talented doggie, Daisy,
in their pool!
In September I drove down to Florence, Colorado
(just outside of Colorado Springs)
to visit my dear friend, Luann. She teaches music
in an elementary school there and I spent the
day with her in class. Of course, the next day
we spent all day going to antique shops!
Flowers from Florence, Colorado....and
a sunset I captured while driving home
from the Castle one day.
It's sooo beautiful here!
Tiffany & I drove to Texas to visit friends and family back in
August....and this was my cousin's talented doggie, Daisy,
in their pool!
In September I drove down to Florence, Colorado
(just outside of Colorado Springs)
to visit my dear friend, Luann. She teaches music
in an elementary school there and I spent the
day with her in class. Of course, the next day
we spent all day going to antique shops!
Flowers from Florence, Colorado....and
a sunset I captured while driving home
from the Castle one day.
It's sooo beautiful here!
A Friend Visits!
My Atlanta friend, Barb, had a two hour lay-over in Denver
so I met her at the airport and we hounded the waiter
for lunch (thank you, Barb!), dessert,
extra water and anything else we
could think of in order to
keep our table
and visit!
WONDER WHO WILL BE THE NEXT FRIEND
---FROM ATLANTA---
TO VISIT ME?????
Hannah's Visit!
We had the privilege of having
Nathan, Courtney, and Hannah
visit us this past week!
It was such fun....
see for yourself!
Nathan, Courtney, and Hannah
visit us this past week!
It was such fun....
see for yourself!
Hannah at 5 months!
The Blessed "Dad" and "Grandad"!
Oh my goodness---what fun the boys had playing with her!
Here's Kellen holding her.
Doesn't Courtney look great?
Daddy's Girl!
Saturday
Summer "Fun"???
I can't believe it has been June since I have updated my blog....but you will see that life has interrupted the 'normal' flow of activities and brought some surprises our way! After my last hike with The Foxes and our four grandsons, I left for Gerogia to visit Nathan, Courtney, and Hannah
...and attend a friend's wedding.
Okay...isn't she cute?
Miss Hannah Grace White!
How can you not LOVE this precious face?
On just the second night in Georgia I had a freak accident falling out of bed and breaking my right wrist. (I am typing----and doing everything else---mostly lefthanded.) Nathan & I spent all night in Kennestone's ER (it took four hours before I was seen by a doctor!) =OUCH!!! You would think it could have been some exciting accident like being attacked by a bear while hiking the mountains, or sky diving, or mud-wrestling...but I really just fell off the bed backwards while moving the pillows!...and this is what my 'temporary' cast looked like:
Three days later I visited an orthopedic doctor and got a PINK cast! Here I am a week later when my Birthday Group threw a group birthday party for Pam, Jan and me.
(note my pink cast!)
When I returned to Denver my hand was burning and hurting quite a bit. I found a doctor here and x-rays showed that the set bone had shifted. The following Monday I had surgery and they put in a plate and screws (double ouch). I no longer have to wear a cast...only a splint...but I have very limited motion and usage of my arm. I have started physical therapy but it will take up to 6 months or more for healing. It still hurts very much.
Just before I had surgery I was hired at Cherokee Ranch and Castle to be their Wedding Coordinator! I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the team and you can see from these photos how beautiful it is there!
Just beyond the ceremony site is a beautiful view of Pike's Peak.
From the Terrace guests enjoy a breath-taking view of the Front Range.
It is situated up on a bluff overlooking its 3,200 + acres as a wildlife reserve with 40+ head of cattle---obtained from the King Ranch in Texas---elk, bear, mountain lions....and my favorite: Rattlesnakes!
(I've personally seen one in the parking lot and hope it's the last one I ever see!!)
Sunset at The Castle.
Come visit and I will personally give you a tour of the castle, its tourrets, the terrace
and the breath-taking views!!
Please continue to pray for my arm, our jobs, our house (which we still haven't even broken ground on because of red tape in Colorado!), and the whole White clan!!!
Blessings on you as you pray~
...and attend a friend's wedding.
Okay...isn't she cute?
Miss Hannah Grace White!
How can you not LOVE this precious face?On just the second night in Georgia I had a freak accident falling out of bed and breaking my right wrist. (I am typing----and doing everything else---mostly lefthanded.) Nathan & I spent all night in Kennestone's ER (it took four hours before I was seen by a doctor!) =OUCH!!! You would think it could have been some exciting accident like being attacked by a bear while hiking the mountains, or sky diving, or mud-wrestling...but I really just fell off the bed backwards while moving the pillows!...and this is what my 'temporary' cast looked like:
Three days later I visited an orthopedic doctor and got a PINK cast! Here I am a week later when my Birthday Group threw a group birthday party for Pam, Jan and me.
(note my pink cast!)When I returned to Denver my hand was burning and hurting quite a bit. I found a doctor here and x-rays showed that the set bone had shifted. The following Monday I had surgery and they put in a plate and screws (double ouch). I no longer have to wear a cast...only a splint...but I have very limited motion and usage of my arm. I have started physical therapy but it will take up to 6 months or more for healing. It still hurts very much.
Just before I had surgery I was hired at Cherokee Ranch and Castle to be their Wedding Coordinator! I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the team and you can see from these photos how beautiful it is there!
Just beyond the ceremony site is a beautiful view of Pike's Peak.
From the Terrace guests enjoy a breath-taking view of the Front Range.
It is situated up on a bluff overlooking its 3,200 + acres as a wildlife reserve with 40+ head of cattle---obtained from the King Ranch in Texas---elk, bear, mountain lions....and my favorite: Rattlesnakes!(I've personally seen one in the parking lot and hope it's the last one I ever see!!)
Sunset at The Castle.Come visit and I will personally give you a tour of the castle, its tourrets, the terrace
and the breath-taking views!!
Please continue to pray for my arm, our jobs, our house (which we still haven't even broken ground on because of red tape in Colorado!), and the whole White clan!!!
Blessings on you as you pray~
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