THE HARTZELL FAMILY

Monday, October 26, 2009

Aunt Lissa's Song to Tyler

"Wake up, wake up! Tyler Elizabeth Joy
Wake up, wake up! That's right, you're not a boy!
Wake up, wake up! There's so many fun things to see
Wake up, wake up! The funnest of all is me!"

Tyler's First Trip to the Mountains

On Saturday we drove into the Colorado mountains - Beth, Tanner, Lissa, Tyler and I. The snow covered peaks were stunning. Beautiful blue sky, crisp air and views all around us...a beautiful day!!

Thursday, October 22, 2009

On Wednesday, October 7, 2009,
weighing 6lb. 8oz.,
Tyler Elizabeth came into our family bringing joy and celebration.

Beth and Tanner are now the amazing parents of a baby girl!!
And they have made Jim and I grandparents.

"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made....My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth."

Psalm 139:14-15

WELCOME TYLER ELIZABETH JOY PEAKE!!

WE LOVE YOU!

Friday, September 11, 2009

"Spend the afternoon. You can't take it with you.” Annie Dillard

A freshly brewed latte with just a touch of sweet Italian cream....the sun causing my eyes to squint as it pours through my east dining room window....the promise of an absolutely stunning early autumn day....blue sky, thriving potted flowers, a very slight breeze....we live in an amazing place. The boys are at school. I am missing my girls - now in 3 different cities. Jim is at work - in the midst of a big expansion with his business. Snippets of Stravansky's Firebird Suite are running through my brain. We began rehearsals last night and these snippets remind me that I REALLY have to practice!!! I have not updated this blog since May and my friend (thank-you, Kylie) keeps telling me I have to blog!!! So....I'm back. Much will be happening this fall as we enjoy our boys, now a freshman in high school and a 2nd grader. Monica is in college on the west coast and I will love going to visit her (and maybe take a peek at the Pacific Ocean!) Melissa is thriving and growing in Bible School. I get to see her on a web stream regularly which helps to keep me connected. I will be travelling south to welcome my new granddaughter next month. That will radically change my life, I know. And Peter and Amanda are here in town, living very full, purposeful lives - continually amazing me at how God is shaping and using their passions for prayer and worship. I sit here overwhelmingly blessed. Thank-you, Father. And, Kylie....this blog's for you!!!!!