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2008

Can you believe it is already 2008? It seems like just yesterday we were all hearing about Y2K. My how time flies as you get older. We had a wonderful Christmas. Jeff's sister was here for most of the Christmas break. We got to spend a good amount of time with both sides of the family. My nieces are growing up way too fast. I really wish I could spend more time with them. The kids love being with their cousins. Speaking of cousins, those of mine who are reading this please leave comments. I promise to sit down and get back with you soon. I'll try to post some holiday pictures in the next couple of days. later...

Merry Christmas

This is our official Christmas 2007 picture. If you didn't get a copy, and you want one, let me know and I'll get one to you. Merry Christmas to all.

It Is Beginning to Feel Alot Like Christmas

It looks as if we may get our first freeze of the year tonight. It will be a light one. I remember being young in Tennessee and having to bundle up to go outside in the snow. My son complained, this morning, because I made him wear two shirts! We plan to enjoy the cooler weather while it is here. It should be back in the 80's by the end of the week. It just doesn't feel right to sit around the Christmas tree wearing shorts. Our poor A/C needs to rest.

No Tickets

Hannah Montana is a no go. Very disappointed. The concert was sold out within 6 minutes. It was absolutely crazy.

Best of Both Worlds

The incredibly cute, outgoing, talented and dedicated Christian, Tim Tebow has become the first sophomore ever to win the Heisman trophy. It was wonderful to watch. A proud moment for the Gator Nation. On to other news. Do you know who Hannah Montana/ Miley Cyrus is? If you have children between the ages of 6 and 15, chances are you know very well who she is. Her concerts are by all accounts the hottest ticket of the year. Tickets have been selling out all over the country within minutes of going on sale. Due to her overwhelming popularity, a few new stops have been added. One of them being in Jacksonville. Tickets will no longer be sold on-line, but instead you will need to stand in line for a wrist band. At that point, you will be put into a lottery for the opportunity to buy up to 4 tickets. My sister called tonight to ask if I would be interested in trying to get tickets for my 2 kids and her 10 year old. Initially, I said no. Too expensive, to close to Christmas, I don't want to stand out there like a fool, etc... Then it happened, she called back to say that if we could get the tickets, my mom would be willing to pay for them as a Christmas gift for the kids. Now that changes things. I will be so disappointed if we stand in line all day Saturday and are not able to get the tickets. I haven't told the kids about it, but Cameron heard about the Jax concert on the news and then overheard my half of the conversation with my sister. She went to bed with a big grin on her face. The things we do for our kids...

Busy Season?? Slow down

I have had a cold since last Monday. It started off as a sore throat and now is hanging around just to be annoying. The weekend was rough because I just want to be let alone but, the kids just wanted to be with me. It occurred to me just how selfish I have been being with my time. I have two bright and beautiful kids who are growing up way to fast. So I have made an effort to stay focused on them this week. No television for me, no telephone for me, no computer for me, no time hiding in my closet (just kidding). I'm always with Cam at school so this week I have spent equal time with Matt at school. What a difference it has made. I don't want parenting to only be what I do, it needs to be what I am. We have been so busy going and going that it is nice to be able to slow down and enjoy the little things. I am so excited about Christmas. Normally we get kinda bogged down with activities. I think there is something on the calender every night the week leading up to Christmas. Guess what? I'm not doing it all! Especially the stuff on nights that Jeff will be at work. I can't imagine that God is pleased when we use Christmas as an excuse to stand around and talk and eat while the kids are stuck off in a corner somewhere. If they're not shoved off somewhere they are running around mostly unsupervised. How is that being a family? Not this year. We are having a FAMILY Christmas. Some of the decisions are going to be difficult to make. I will probably hurt someones feelings. That is not my intention, I just have to do what I know is right for my kids.