Mele Kalikimaka to our Family & Friends! And Happy Birthday to our Friend, Lizzie!

  

Well, another Christmas has crept up on us again! We hope you all have a great Christmas & a wonderful New Year! Today we board a plane & head to South Bend, Indiana to spend 8 days with my brother, Ryan & his family. The kids are so excited to see each other...& I'll be honest - so am I. Hopefully, we don't get stuck in Chicago with all the snow & bad weather. I'm not worried about it though. Heather (Ryan's wife) assures me that it should be warming up today - up to a scorching 30 degrees. Phew! I was worried about it being cold! 

Anyway, as 2008 comes to an end I would like to take this time to let you all know how grateful we are to have you all in our lives! You are so loving, caring & inspirational to us both & we appreciate all the time you have given us. All the best in 2009!

Have a great birthday, Lizzie! We love you!

Lonnnnnng Awaited SEAHAWK VICTORY!

Excitement has taken over my entire being at this moment! My family & friends who've witnessed (& partaken in) my many years of embarrassment, torture & constantly being made fun of, will understand my joy at this moment in time. My boys have managed to bump it up to 3-11 (yippee). Sure, it's not a very impressive record, but after going so long without a WIN, a WIN feels oh soooo nice. And at the same time I've got to thank God that we're not in Detroit's shoes....right? I feel your pain, boys! Being a loyal Hawk fan has truly taught me to look for the "good" in all things...however way I can find them! Christmas has truly arrived! Yeah for us!!! Also, let me quickly congrats the Charger fans as well. That was a close one guys.

Happy Birthday, Jeri & Kyland!

Today is the birthday of my cousin, Jeri & her son, Kyland...who happens to be my godson. Yes, she gave birth to him on her birthday. What a lovely birthday present to yourself! I love that boy with all my heart & this year he started college. Boy, how fast they grow. Here he is with me just before he graduated high school. Love you both! Have a fantastic day!