Happy New Year

and Merry Christmas too! I'm a little late but better late than never. Happy New year! We had a great Christmas, the girls got tons of toys/clothes and Santa brought a bounce house. I think the family gift of the Wii is a bigger hit! I never thought my husband, who is not a game person, would be so into this game system. Let me tell you, it's a fight nearly to see who gets to play, with all of us. Even Meg is playing. How sad is this! But it is fun! I'm so glad we got it.

Here are a few pics...

Ella just loved the paper and the boxes.

Lauren made out, between the bounce house, Wii, and ipod and an American Girl doll. There's nothing left. And except for the house, none of that was from us, all other family! Can we say spoiled!

Meg had a Dora Christmas, most things were Dora and she loves it all. She is such a joy to watch open presents, because she opens each one and truly looks at it and of course wants to start playing with it but she just takes the entire thing in and gets the biggest smile on her face!

Those were just a few pics. We had a great Christmas, all of our family from both sides were in town and we loved seeing everyone. My grandfather did pass away on the 23rd and the funeral was Monday but the good thing was that he wasn't suffering anymore, he had a heart attack in October, and my Mimi passed away two years ago, so they are together with Jesus. It's a bittersweet time.

Happy New Year! first I wanted to celebrate the high points from 2008 and then tell you my goals for 2009!

1. Blessed with one more pregnancy and welcomed Baby Ella to our Family in July.

2. Celebrated being married to Nate for 10 years in August! I don't know why he puts up with me!

3. Took Lauren on our first Mother Daughter weekend to Pine Cove.

4. Enjoyed the blossoming of many friendships.

5. Attending my granddad's funeral where they sang the most beautiful songs my uncle wrote and truly imagined him and my mimi embracing and celebrating in Heaven.

Goals for 2009! I like the one word idea from Ali Edwards, you scrappers know what i mean. So i am praying about my one word for the year. I have a few in mind but I will nail this down by tomorrow.

1. Be positive! Not talking negative, so if you hear me keep me accountable.

2. Run half marathon.

3. Walk closer to God, includes reading the bible through, I will try this again. I think I try it every year but last year I really didn't get far. New Year, New try!

4. Save Save Save, not spending on unnecessary items.

5. More quality time with the girls together and individually.

6. Last but certainly not least, to be the best wife I can be. Do as much for Nate as I can and to not be the drippy faucet. Truly aiming for the Proverbs 31 women.