End of Year

As 2008 ends it is time to think about all the different things that have happened over the year.

January - That seemed so long ago, I am not sure what was going on. We were probably recovering. I braved the retail season and I sure I have no a clue what happened during that month.

February - It was birthday month but before that was able to happen, I was so sick. I mean in bed for 5 days sick. Princess Girly Girls and Menji's birthday are on the same day but the day went by and I managed to throw a quick party for Emma with a few friends but it was not the birthday party marathon like it usually is. Poor Menji, he did not get much of a birthday. I then got on a plane and headed to Alabama for a scrapbooking retreat. That was a blast but I still was not feeling up to par and went to bed really early every night drunk on couch syrup and decongestants. I also went to see Stacy where we put together our Biggest Loser audition video. We had help and I still think it is a great video. Sadly we did not get chosen but we decided to go ahead with our weight loss together and I think we have done a great job.

This month also brought Sherry closer to me, as in living closer to me. YEAH! A wonderful friendship has bloomed because we are closer and we have had some fun times.

I also managed to fit in working at the CHA show again with Pebbles Inc. That is always a blast. Long days but so much fun.

March - Princess Girl Girly was baptized and it was a wonderful day. It was also bittersweet because she is growing up so fast. We went with Brooks and Adriana to see Phantom of the Opera. Good times! We love hanging out with them and having fun!

Youth Conference was this month. We again hosted 8 girls. It was a post it note fun time. Staying up late, giggles, having spiritual fun and being toilet papered TWICE. This month also brought the arrival of a new Dyson Vacuum. Ahhhh, I love that vacuum.

It was also Easter and we had lots of fun goofing around with the Easter eggs.

April - Princess Girls Girls 14th birthday! I am so not ready for her to be older. We also spent some time at American Girl Place. That is always fun. PS also had a swim injury and we decided to take time off swimming waiting for that to heal. So that was the what would become the end of swim club.

May - Brought the arrival of the Wii and Wii Fit. We have has so much fun with the Wii. I also traveled to Texas for my birthday and a retreat. That was a blast. It was a wonderful retreat centre and I got to meet a ton of people that I have wanted to meet for a while from my scrapbooking board. Good times!

It was also the month that the new camera came out that I really wanted. I waited a few months before purchasing but it gave me something to think about.

June - Eighth grade promotion for Princess Seriously. Again, so not ready. It was also Girls Camp Month, the beginning of water polo for PS and the beginning of being a taxi mom. I did receive a promotion at work but in the end it ended up not being the right thing a few months later. It was a busy month just running everyone everywhere.

July - Party time for 4th of July. We love those parties! Friends, BBQ and swimming. We had a wonderful day and evening. We were having so much fun we missed the fireworks because we were having to much fun.

We also took some time off to have some family adventures. We headed out to the beach, The Grove back to the American Girl Place and back out to the beach. It was a great time for all and we had a blast. It was so needed.

We spent lots of time in the pool, playing Rock Band until late into the wee hours of the morning. PS was still in water polo and PGG was getting ready to play soccer.

August - I stopped working in retail. It was just time. School started, water polo and soccer was in full swing and we were always in the car. School brought the beginning of high school for PS and 3rd grade for PGG. All I know is that we spent a ton of time on the soccer field. PS was refereeing and PGG was playing her heart out. It was also freaking HOT!

September - The new camera and the beginning of my photography business. I have had so much fun. I can not even begin to tell you.

Menji and I headed out to Nascar Weekend. I also secured a retreat center for a retreat I am hosting in June of 2009. I am so excited. I think this was the month that PS, Sherry and her DD headed out to see Barlow Girls. That was a blast.

October - That brought 16 years of marriage, WOW!

This month was also a really hard month as Danny returned to heaven. I still pray and think of him daily. I pray for his family and loved ones daily. I still can not believe it happened all so fast.

I also headed out to a retreat where we did a special balloon release in his honor. There were many balloon releases in his honor.

Aleksei turned THREE! I can not believe how big he is. WOW. We has so much fun at his party where I took over 400 pictures to capture all the fun that he and his friends had.

November - We traveled to Arizona for Nascar, saw my Dad, hung out with friends. I also ran over a huge truck tread and did a little damage to the truck. We had a great time hanging out with our dear friends, Melanie and Darren. We always have a blast with them. We had great seats.

Is was historical voting as we voted for a new president

December - It is always a busy month, baking, tamales, dinners. We also made some life changes and moved lots of stuff around in house.

We are looking forward to starting a new year, hopefully full of joy, fun and laughter. May you all have a wonderful New Year.