Christmas Day 2009

Christmas day as always was a wonderful day. The girls, Jim and I all opened gifts in the morning and then my mom and step dad came out for dinner and a gift exchange. This year Megan wanted a new digital camera and Ashley wanted a ipod touch. In addition they got some new cloths, and new purses. It was a little sad this year, I didn't buy one toy for them this year, guess my babies are growing up!! :)

Baby Charlie

Our newest addition to the family is little Charlie, born on October 30th in just 45 minutes. This is my cousin Keith's 2nd boy, he is so sweet!!

Christmas Eve 2009

As part of our annual tradition we go to my mom's house were are family gathers to celebrate the holiday all together, usually there are 30 plus people this year we were down a few due to the ice storm that we had some were nervous to travel. It is a wonderful time eating, laughing and opening gifts. My family is awesome!!!

Christmas Tree Hunt 2009

I posted some photos on face book of our annual tree hunt but wanted to put them on the blog too for those of you who don't have face book.

I love these photos because it was such a fun day and the girls were so excited to get the tree.

cookie exchange 2009

Every year about 8 of our family members gather for our annual cookie exchange. This year makes our 3rd year. It's a wonderful way to get a nice verity of cookies to munch on during Christmas! This year I only had one day to pick a cookie and bake 8 dozen of them so I picked the kiss cookies our family loves, usually I make something a little more fancy but with finals this had to do for this year! :)

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This photo was supposed to be there to!

My Buds

Some of my good friends at work! We have all worked together for the past 3 years when I moved up to 3rd thru 5th grade. We work in a very challenging room with many autistic kids and kids with learning disability's but we love what we do and have a great time together teaching.

Ashley's Class Party

I helped to organize Ashley's class party the other day for Christmas, and the kids had a great time! It was bitter sweet because this will be the last party she will have this year and in the middle school (next year) they don't have party's! :( my babies are growing up way to fast!! :)

So behind!!

OK, so I know that I am totally behind on updating my blog, but I have been just a little busy with working part time and studying nonstop for 2 weeks getting ready for finals. Anyway.... I will be putting on new photos and getting all caught up now that I am done with my class, at least until January. Check back soon! :)

How sweet is this??

When I arrived home tonight from taking my final the girls (with my mom's help) had a pan of frosted brownies waiting for me with the message "We R proud of U" wrote on them. How sweet is that? I love them so much, and am so thankful for there support!