Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Well, I find myself in a foul mood because I have to go back to work tomorrow after having 2 weeks off. I know-selfish because I'm already spoiled by getting 2 weeks away but I want more! However, these past two weeks have been a much needed break from work and grad. school. I had a blast spending time with my family and friends!

Christmas was great! We are so blessed to have such great families that can provide us with great gifts. Kyle's Christmas was very golf oriented. He got a whole new set of irons, putter, wedge, driver, bag, and a rottweiler golf head that is so cute! Nonetheless, once it gets nice I'll probably never see him because he'll be golfing so much! Oh well-I'm glad he's found himself another hobby that he enjoys.

I was able to spend a fun day with my bestest Jackie. We went to lunch and went to see Blindside, which is an amazing movie that everyone must see if you haven't yet. It was so good to finally see her again and catch up! I definitely look forward to any time that I get to spend with her once she's back in L-town. Her wedding is coming up at the end of July, so I'm anxious for things to start picking up with her planning and festivities! =)

We went to the Cactus on New Years with Brandon & Tonia, Phil & Jessica, and Kyle's sister Lauren. I had a great time! I had never been to the Cactus when it was really packed so that was fun. I probably had a little too much fun because I was not feeling very good once we got home or the whole next day. I figure that can be my one last hurrah for awhile now.

As much as I'm not looking forward to going back to work, I am also just as ready to go back to get back into the routine of things and get this school year over. I've heard that the corporation might be making staff cuts this year so I'm keeping my fingers crossed I won't be one of them! Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Hope everyone had a great new year! Here's to a successful 2010!

No more music programs...no more school!

Well I am officially on vacationg for 2 weeks beginning today! I am so thankful for this time off. This kids were absolutely insane the last 2 weeks of school. The first grade music program is done and over with. I was really stressing out about the program because rather than the usual 5 days we get to practice on stage, they really only got 4 and I didn't have them practice the day of the program. In the end, they shocked me with the whole thing. They performed well for both the school and their parents without any major glitches. There was one little girl that threw up on the risers before we presented the program to the school, but we got her out and the show went on. Haha! The poor little girl was so nervous, her face looked like a ghost. I am SO relieved that it is over and hopefully that will be the last one that I have to do. I'm keeping my fingers crossed anyways.

Things have definitely been interesting these last few weeks. A lot of our friends have found out that they are pregnant and will be adding new members to their families in the upcoming year. Kyle's brother and his wife Tonia are expecting a little on at the end of June/beginning of August. Libby and Jesse are expecting in August also. And I just found out that my half-sister, Hilary, is having twins in August. There must be something in the water! I feel like I should jump on the bandwagon and get pregnant too! Our time will come soon enough though.

I am really looking forward to the holidays. I have had so much fun spending time with my family and my nephew Chase. He is growing up so quickly-getting teeth and crawling already! It's crazy! It's also amazing how quickly you can fall in love with someone that you've only known a short time. He brings such happiness to our lives. I can't wait to see how much he grows in the next year.

Zeke and Tucker are good! Awnry, and LOVING the little bit of snow that we've gotten so far! They go crazy, running all over the yard, and wrestling. We gave Zeke his first squeaky toy the other day and he was completely and utterly confused and freaked out! He's so funny! He's opened up a lot to everyone and is totally comfortable at home now.

We wish everyone a happy holiday! Enjoy the time with family and friends!

Here's some of our latest pictures....