Sunday, February 8, 2009

Where did January go?



















We are full speed ahead in 2009. January flew by and now I'm watching as February does the same. A few things that we enjoyed this January have been.



1. Emily and Laura's early morning work-outs. Up at 4:40 to the gym by 5:00, back home by 6:00 leave for work at 7:05 (well that's what I shoot for) to work at 7:30. Phew are you tired yet?



2. Chad's job has been a true blessing. 2008 proved to be a great year for ITS. He and Chad E. worked so hard. I can hardly wait to see with 2009 brings. He's working some nights to keep up on all the projects that come in.



3. Alyssa started Cheerleading, piano, swimming and tennis. Cheering leading is only on Mondays. Piano is Wednesdays during school. Swimming is Monday and Wednesday evenings and Tennis is Saturday. She's one busy girl, but has asked to participate in all of these things. It just so happens they all happen at the same time.


4. Owen joined Tennis and is the youngest one. The coach wasn't sure if he'd be able to hang with the big kids for an entire hour, but Owen proved them wrong. He's been doing awesome for 4 weeks now. You put any type of sports equipment in his hand and he's ready to play. We can't wait for baseball.



5. Emily had to give a presentation at work in front of the Senior leadership team. What a time for stretching and growing. For two weeks I couldn't keep my mind off the presentation. It went well, but I need to take some more public speaking courses.



6.Chad's playing soft ball already. It starts with weekend tournaments and lasts through late summer. We will enjoy watching when the weather gets better. They took 2nd out of 26th teams this Saturday. He hit a home run and played great.



7. Both my sisters are pregnant. Lots of praying in this house.



8. My sister Kim is moving closer to Tacoma because her husband got a Border Patrol job. I'm sooooooooo excited to have her closer.


9. Looking for a preschool for Owen. He came to the child care at my work this month. I loved having him next door. However 10 hour days are just too long for him.



10.We've had two weekends in a row without anything major planned. I've cleaned a little, rested some and enjoyed my kids.




11. Alyssa got her ears pierced.



12. We enjoyed fondue, chocolate covered strawberries, marshmellows, pound cake and brownies. It's no wonder I have to go to early morning workouts.



13. I'm still Zumbaing! I've recruited two girls from work and they come when they can. Laura goes with me on Saturday mornings.



14. Chad is coaching basketball at Alyssa's school. She's not old enough to play yet, but he's already involved and really enjoying it. Alyssa has been going to practice and watching. We hope this will get her ready to play when she is old enough.


Looking forward to what February will bring.


Here's what's been brewing :



Make Valentine cards with Alyssa.


Spend the weekend in Spokane for Nash's 2nd Birthday


Girls night with Des, Kristin and Mandy, enjoyed wine and hottubing.


Our church is moving.


Bake sale at Alyssa's school.


Planning a Disneyland trip.


Knowing I have to go to DC for two weeks in March.


Getting notes from Alyssa


Alyssa reading to her brother