Christmas 2008

TADAH!!!! - We have nursery furniture!!!

We decided that with both of us having a week off, we would create a list of things to accomplish. Yesterday I accomplished cleaning (top to bottom) the master bedroom and rearranging it. While I did that, Chad fixed the washer (Thank the Lord!) and sealed the basement wall. He also mopped and cleaned the laundry room.

This morning we took time to relax and enjoy the quiet. Then this afternoon we created a nursery. We put together the changing table and the crib! It looks great and I can't wait to finish putting in the last new door and the trim.

Christmas was spent without the boys (they are with their mom) but Chad and I got to spend 5 days with my family. We spent Christmas Eve with Mom and Dad, after spending the morning cleaning up the mess from a broken wash machine. We opened gifts with everyone (Mom, Dad, Annie, and Tristan) on Christmas Morning. Then we went to the movie "Yes Man." We relaxed the rest of the evening.

Friday - We shopped and ran errands in Mason City with my Mom.
On Saturday - We had the Meyer Family Christmas. Most of the family was able to make it. Below is a picture of the cousins who were there and willing to be in the picture.

Pictured - (L-R) Brian, Rebecca, Annie (behind her Tristan), Brittany, Erika, and Andrea. Behind me is Melissa. We were missing Levi, Amanda, Carl, Jacob, Jennifer (and husband Scott), Lisa, Crystal, & Nick.

It was good to see family and enjoy an afternoon together. The next time we all see each other might not be for awhile. However, this spring will provide many opportunities to gather.

Baby Thomson Arrives around April 12

Brian and Annie turn 21 (April 25 and 27)

Brittany, Lisa, Erika, and Jacob graduate High School (Early May)

Christine (cousin on mom's side) gets married (Late May)

Baby Thomson has proven to be a kicker. Lately it seems that he is practicing soccer or Tae-bo. Either way, he sure is active. I enjoy being able to know his presence. I think my family also enjoys finally being able to see/feel him.

Well - We are gonna grab something to eat so I will try to post more later. If it's not before New Year's..... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!