I read so many blogs, but I can't seem to ever post on MY OWN blog!
Thanksgiving and Christmas are over. I am so ashamed to say that I did not take ONE SINGLE PICTURE at Christmas this year. ::SHOCK::: Yes, I know. (bowing my head in shame here). Brenna came up for several days before Christmas but she wanted to get back home to spend Christmas with "the boyfriend". Alan took her, Will, and Larissa snow skiing at Sugar Mountain while she was here. W&L did ski school while A&B skied together. It was cold (4 degrees), but no wind, so it was bearable. Everyone enjoyed themselves and we hope to be able to go again this season. I hope to go with them next time. I'll have to dig out my knee brace and back brace! LOL Yes, I am getting old. I haven't skied (water or snow) since the kids were born.
Christmas Eve, we went to Chrissy's house (Alan's sister). We had a meal and gift exchange. Christmas Day was just the 4 of us. We got up, opened gifts, had a big breakfast and then went to the movies. I choose the "Marley & Me" movie. I'd only seen the tv previews, but they seemed harmless enough. OMG - the movie was rated PG, but had alittle too many bad words, hanky panky references in it. Oh, and it is SO SAD. The poor lady behind me was sobbing. Yes, I cried too.
The Saturday after Christmas, I hosted my annual "family spagetti dinner" here at the house. Brenna came back for one night so she could be here. That really made my day that she came back. In addition to the 5 of us, we had my mom, sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, cousin, and 3 aunts. My niece's husband had to work so he couldn't make it. Will was disappointed - he wanted to challenge Cy to a game of Guitar Hero. I was disappointed that my Uncle Steve didn't come. Steve, if you are reading this, I hope you had a good holiday! Email me sometime.
Tomorrow is the last day of 2008. We were invited to a friend's house for a casual NYE party. Kids are invited too. Alan said "Well, since we'll be around other people, maybe we can manage to stay up til midnight!". Yeap, my thoughts exactly. I will probably take a nap just in case. My idea of NYE party is to usually fall asleep on the couch until the 1 minute countdown starts on the tv.
I have a few goals for 2009, but that'll have to wait til another post. Will and Alan are playing Nerf Blaster on the Wii. I need to go join the fun.
Blessings to all,
Lysa
