It has been a tremendous treat to have Earl, Melissa, and Katelynn here visiting us in Kansas. They arrived Tuesday, January 27, and are staying till February 6th. They helped celebrate Kansas Day, January 29th, by eating a great full coursed meal at Great Grandpa and Great Grandma's house. Oh, uhhhhh, Kansas Day also happens to be my Dad's birthday. He turned 78.

These two pictures were taken 21 years apart. One is of Melissa Joy Mahin, prior to her becoming a Pelton. The other is of her daughter, Katelynn Joy Pelton. Which is which? Any Guesses?

Anxious Days end happily

Since Monday, January 5, 2009, The Mahin and Pelton Families have had some real anxious days. Katelynn Joy Pelton has spent parts of 4 days in Pittsburgh's Children's Hospital with breathing and vomitting problems. Many tests were done but all results have come back showing nothing majorly wrong.

Earl is to send an email with all the details later. I plan on posting it as soon as I receive it.

The outcome could have been disastrous... you'll see when you read Earl's email... but we are so thankful that God has allowed Katie to continue blossoming here on earth instead of taking her on to heaven.