Wow...as I look at our last posting, it was about 1 1/2 months ago...where did the time go and how did it get to be December so fast?!? Actually, it's been a busy month...November has flown by and this month will as well. It seems every year we get to this point and aren't quite sure what happened to the year...and this year isn't any different...but we are REALLY going to try and slow the pace down a bit for 2010! Just to soak in a bit more life, appreciate the simple things in life and spend more time with family and friends...a New Year's Resolution that we will work hard at...because it is important...life is precious!
With the events of the past week in our area - the tragic loss of four officers who were sadly taken from their family and friends - it makes you realize just how important each and every day is. We need to be thankful for what we have now...take time to be with those we love. You just never know what tomorrow brings...so live life to the fullest and don't take the simple things in life for granted. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are mourning the loss of some wonderful people who were taken far too soon.
Upon returning from Hawaii, we had to adjust from a warm tropical climate to a typical fall in the Northwest, cool, damp (or wet!), wind and not a lot of sunshine...it sure is a contrast to Hawaii's weather. The nice part about returning home was the wonderful fall colors...which are beautiful and a sign that winter will soon be here! We've adapted now, although as I write this, we are probably about to hit our coldest spell so far this fall...with some strong winds that make it feel even cooler. This will be okay, as long as the snow stays away...at least until after December 18th. We are all heading out of town and really don't want a "replay" on last year's snow season that delayed (or canceled) many holiday travel plans. The forecasters say that it usually happens every 14 years...so we're just hoping that holds true and there aren't any travel delays this holiday season!
Terri had a busy November...lots of photos session for families, seniors and children - trying to get everything in, with the crazy weather we had a few weekends. Some have been new clients, others returning...and some new ones coming up...she is doing well with her photography business and really enjoying it all.
Rick has done a bit of traveling this month and has one more trip before the holidays...all unusual as he typically doesn't travel much with his job.
November had us celebrating two birthdays here...Jess turned 23 and Mandy turned 26 - and there were several other family and friends also celebrating birthday's in November...it's a great month to celebrate...not to mention Thanksgiving. We had a quiet day with with Josh, Mandy and Jayden joining us for dinner and then Jess and Sean coming over for dessert...it really was a great day...a time to be thankful for our family and time together.
After returning from Hawaii, Terri has been working on her office, which was remodeled during the month of October...with the finish work done after returning. It's really different from before and she's loving it so far...of course, there are still things she has to figure out what to do with, but it's a good thing...projects like this force you to clean and purge!
Of course, with being gone for Christmas, it means that we aren't decorating the house and hopefully, our neighbors won't think we are "scrooges." Some of you might know where we are going, but others might ask where we'll be?!? Well, we are going on a cruise (Mexico) with Terri's family...all of us...her mom, brother, his family and our kids...twelve in total! It will be a different Christmas...no snow, no stockings hung by the chimney or cookies and milk on a plate for Santa under the tree this year. It seems odd to not be decorating, baking or shopping this year and it will be different, but we are looking forward to it...just spending time together, enjoying one anothers company...and relaxing for the week! It's tough not to think about how nice it'll be to not have to fix meals, do dishes, make our beds or clean the bathroom...for a week...to be spoiled and to have the biggest worry be what to order for dinner! Ahhh...we can't wait! And, to have the kids with us...and Jayden...we're so excited to see her reaction to everything...it will be a memory to last a lifetime!
So, a confession...we aren't going to get our Christmas cards out until after the first of the year...we just ran out of time and figured that it was best to wait until we had more time...so look for the cards "next year!"
Most likely this will be the last entry for the year...so we'd like to wish all of you a wonderful Christmas...that is blessed by sharing it with those you love...and full of lots of joy (and some great cookies!). Enjoy and until 2010.....CHEERS!
Here are some photos from the past month...a little of what happened in our lives!
Josh and Jayden enjoy a walk (or run!) in the park on a nice fall day!
Mandy and Josh at Thanksgiving dinner.
Jess and their "youngest" son, Frankie, who was treated that day to spending Thanksgiving with family, while big brother, Angus, stayed at home! Frankie is a real sweetheart!!
Jayden with her "cousin" and aunt...the three of them had a great day! This hat she's wearing is new and she love it...inside or outside!! This was quite the outfit she dressed up in (not what she arrived in!).
Josh and Jayden looking at some photos from the day!
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