Christmas 2009

Wow, last week of school before Christmas vacation! It has been an exciting year for all of us and with many Blessings.

Jack is loving first grade! Books, Books, and more books. I'm so happy that he likes to read. He is still into "Cars" and now has to spend time on the computer. I'm amazed at how much he can navigate on the computer. Parental controls will be activated on Youtube. He played farm league baseball and talks about playing again next summer. He took swimmimg lessons this fall and will take them again this winter. He will always be my little fish. He is also starting to like GI Joe.

Tyler is a "big" 3 year old. He is everyone's shadow. Especially, Dad and Jack. He loved his Saturday mornings with Dad, while Jack and I were at swimmimg. They would go to Home Depot, John Deere or Tractor Supply. Sometimes they may even go see Grandpa. Tyler has a blast when Jack is home from school. A few times, he has asked me to, go get Jack at around  9am. He knows we get him a 3:30. He really liked helping me with the Christmas cards. He is quite the little stamper and liked putting the brads on.

We said "good-bye" to Sophie in May, since she had cancer. We were pet free for the summer and when Jack went back to school we started to talk more about getting another golden retriever. Maizy joined our family on Oct. 22. Jack said he didn't want a new dog, but he sure does like to play with her and love on her. Tyler is slowy getting use to her. I will be happy, when the puppy stage is done.

Ryan is still working with State Farm and took over another agency for 9 months. I know he is glad that is done. He went to almost every Thursday Tigers game this summer and we did get in one small camping trip. He got two doe's this hunting season and enjoys pulling the kids on the snowmobile.

In April, we traveled to Oahu and the Big Island of Hawaii. I thought it would have been hotter, but it was still a wonderful trip. We toured the Dole Pineapple Plantation and Pearl Harbor.

I am still very fortunate to stay home with Tyler. He keeps me on my toes. I try to take his picture somedays and he just runs away. I am also involved at our church with Moms group. It was wonderful to be connected. I have really enjoyed scrapbooking this year. I don't think I will ever be done. The boys enjoy looking at all the photos.

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy 2010!