Welcome 2008

Yikes, I've done it again. A gaping hole between entries. I do have the holidays as an excuse for not keeping up. I think the month of December went by at a record pace. Anyway, welcome 2008 and Happy New Year.

Everyone looks back on what transpired when a year ends but I would prefer to look ahead. I just recently signed our 3 year old, Connor, up for pre-school. This will be such a huge step for him come September. He is certainly a "mamma's boy", so cutting the cord will be difficult - for both of us.

Another huge milestone for the new year is that Wes will be completing his first year of official education. He has flourished at Kindergarten and has become such a smart little guy. I feel like he has come so far in just the few months he has been in school. Good job Wes and keep up the great school work in first grade (Oh my Gosh!)!

Well, I would also like to say that I have vacations to look forward to in the new year, but we haven't worked that one out yet. I'd love to go on a cruise again this year, but we feel that would be asking too much of the generous grandparents who lovingly cared for the boys for a week in 2007. So, maybe a family vacation somewhere down south this year. We were thinking maybe the Smokies....as long as we stay free and clear of bears. I have a thing about bears.

We also hope that the new year will give our home a few upgrades. We would like to complete the second half of our landscaping. Which means that we have to fork over a large amount of money to the talented landscaper that did the first half of our yard. I do NOT have a green thumb and the ground in our yard is harder than cement. No kidding.

Our home was new when we moved in back in October of 2000. However, after the shock of two boys, numerous dirty shoes and the stupid cat...our carpets need replaced. Along that line most, if not all, of our walls need painting. Especially the areas the contain pink marker, craters from thrown hot wheels cars and other strange events. So, we have our work cut out for us.

I also hope that 2008 will be a healthier year for all of us. While I have some weight to loose, as does my loving husband, we haven't found our way to the Y as of yet to make it go away. So, hopefully that will transpire!

And, speaking of my loving husband (Chris), I'm looking forward to a few getaways with him. Our eight year anniversary will be coming up next week . He is the most caring father, loving husband and greatest friend I could have hoped to have in my life. So, most of all I am looking forward to spending this new year with him! While I am giving him props I will advertise his new blog at www.ftfun.blogspot.com. Good luck with your blog and keep it up! No slacking...like I'm to talk.

Welcome 2008 and I hope it is a good one for all of us!