January 10, 2005 
Happy New Year to All! We started 2005 off in the snow-covered mountains. We spent a week of walking in the snow, digging out of the snow, playing lots of games and watching movies by a roaring fire. Lisa loved the new environment and being with family, all 18 of us in one BIG house! Lisa is on break from school until February 1st so filling her days has been a challenge, especially since she has been so opinionated lately. But, between all of us we have managed to keep her busy. Exercising is not her favorite thing to do but shopping is. So there have been LOTS of walking trips to the mall. Lisa's motto: (you can never have too many purses or lipsticks) The much anticipated horse back riding has been put on hold because of all the rain, but we are still eagerly awaiting their call. Lisa has written out her goals for this year and she will be a busy girl. She continues to progress daily and is a joy to be around. Her social life has been drastically cut and it has been very hard for her to accept and understand. But I know that God has special plans for her in 2005 and it will be exciting watching them unfold.