December 2002 Hi, everyone!

How are you all? Do you have all of your holiday shopping finished? Or is it stressed out to the last minute time again?! I am organized, the tree is up and the nodding reindeer are aglow on the lawn. Bring it on Santa, I'm ready!

As the year comes to an end I look back on it and count my blessings. Once again we had a wonderful year at the Las Vegas Hilton. It was so nice to be able to go to work everyday and come back home to my own bed. The perfect mix of music and home. I will always appreciate being able to work without travel, to sing without sacrificing family life. I especially enjoyed seeing familiar faces in the audience and getting your cards and letters.

Jake and Skylar have grown so much over this past year. They are so healthy and happy it takes my breath away sometimes just to look at them. I see time fly by and my babies are not little babies anymore. It makes me want to hold on to every moment of their childhood and cherish it. Being their mom began the most fulfilling phase of my life. It is hard to believe eight years have gone by already. Like most mothers I want to watch them grow up to be wonderful adults, but part of me wants to freeze time and keep them kids forever. I guess the best I can do is enjoy every moment of it and not take anything for granted. It really is a gift from above......

I am slowing down a little next year. I will be performing at the Hilton again, but not full-time. I will be there for several weeks at a time every few months. I will also be doing other casino dates and corporate dates throughout the year. Harriet will keep you posted on the website when they are happening. I am looking forward to the shows as always, but I am also ready for a little time off here and there to chill out and re-charge. All work and no play is not good for creativity!

Whatever the year brings, I embrace the changes and the challenges, and wish for you what I wish for my own family.......

Good health and peace of mind.

With love,