Hello!

Well, let's see...last week was a busy one. Monday night was Brownies and Men's bible study, not home together all evening. Tuesday I went scrapbooking with Stacy, and in the evening met with some friends for a night out (now that is a nice day). Wednesday was AWANA and Young Marrieds. Thursday Mike had his basketball game, so Mom and I took the kids out to a movie (The Nativity Story). It was really good, if you get a chance to see it. Friday the kids didn't have school, so we slept in and did things around the house. Friday night we went to the church for a potluck and fellowship. Saturday did some more things around the house and in the afternoon Mike and I took the kids to see Charlotte's Web. Very cute! Sunday church and in the afternoon we went to Collin's birthday party. Oh, and we had Bryson Saturday and Sunday :) It is always fun having a little on around.

This week I work only Tuesday and Wednesday, which is very nice. Getting lots done today and Thursday going to town with my sister-in-law to do some shopping. I also need to get ready for Cole's friend birthday party which is on Saturday.....I wrote in the invitation to bring sledding stuff, but I am afraid that some may not let their kids come because there was just a death in the area where a little 8 year old died sledding. I never take my kids where there are trees, we usually go to the football field here and there are some good hills and all cleared. Hopefully we have a good turn out.

More Pictures

Silly Brer Fox

Say "Splash Mountain!"

Sea World

"photo opp." (can't see Tori)

My 'Bay Watch' Babes

Vacation Pictures

First 'Dip' in the ocean

Morgan rescued a very small jelly fish

'Main Street' at Disney

"sunrise" (which I didn't take)

Taking a rest

We Have Charter Internet!

...and it is sooooo much faster than our dial up....I was ready to give up on computers all together, but this is awesome! The poor cable guy was just coming over on a Saturday afternoon to simply install our computer hookup, but not today, he had to replace ALL of the cable in our whole house! It took over 2 hours (which was only supposed to take less than 45 mins.) The poor guy, I felt bad for him. He was such a good worker though, he didn't even complain and was apologizing to us.

This Week

Well, on Monday I worked. I love working off site with the older kids. It is more relaxing, and I get the general schedule I want. Very nice. Monday night we were home, did some stuff around the house, homework, etc. Tuesday I was off. I worked at the school most of the day and in the afternoon ran a couple of errands, and then we went to Lily's birthday party. The kids had fun playing with their cousins. Wednesday I worked and we went to A.W.A.N.A. and young marrieds at night. Last night Mike had a basket ball game, and I was home with the kids and we did laundry, homework, and spelling word practice. Today I was off, but had a meeting for work. We went to this little coffee shop called 'Another Cup of Joe'. It is really cute in there, and I thought the prices were reasonable. Good times. Tonight we are FINALLY having a birthday party for Cole. Family will be coming over. It is always fun to get together and visit. Well, have a good Friday night. Sorry our lives are so boring at this point. Good night!

Wedding

Last weekend my cousin Morgan got married. What a absolutely beautiful wedding! The bride Alex was so beautiful, and the ceremony was awesome....they even shared the gospel at the ceremony. My brother flew in from Las Vegas to be in the wedding. We got to visit with him for about 24 hours. He came over on Sunday to celebrate Christmas with us and Dad and Mary. Joel then spent the night and the kids got to play with him. On Monday I had a dentist appointment, and came home at 11 and woke Joel up. We then got to go out to lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon together. Very nice to see him. I miss him so much!

Vacation Update

Vacation was FABULOUS! We just mostly rexaxed and slept in and walked on the beach......soooooo nice! And we were together! Perfect! The weather was nice. We went to Disney Magic Kingdom on day and Sea World one day. Our favorite was Sea World. We got to do and see a lot more things and didn't have to stand in long lines. Our motel was great. Three pools, and a hot tub. Our room had a kids room and a suite with full kitchen and was beautiful....right on the ocean front. It was nice to listen to the waves. It was very quiet the first week, mostly locals in town, but the weekend of Christmas things started getting busy and louder. Very fun. I will try to post pictures soon!

Technical Difficulties

I have been experiencing difficulties posting since we got back from vacation. I have tried to post several times with no luck. I have had the draft of Cole's birthday saved for two weeks. I am frustrated! Hopefully things are good now, since I have been able to post. As you know, I am not a good blogger to begin with, and with difficulties, I am an even WORSE blogger! So SORRY! I will try to be better about it this year!