I guess when you have to actually sign in to your own blog, it means it’s been a while since you’ve been to it!

It’s been a busy month.  Brian was on vacation for 2 weeks around Christmas/New Years!  That was fun.  I had great plans for updating our home.  None of which were accomplished because we had better things to do.  Like FISH!  There is a ‘kid fish’ pond at a state park about 30 minutes north of us that stocked 750 trout the Friday before Christmas.  We like going there, we can take the dog and we don’t need a fishing license.  BUT, the city just up the road from us stocked 2000 trout in a pond and you need a fishing license for that one.  SO, we broke down and got Brian a license!  The fish in the city pond are much bigger than in the state park pond, but the state park pond is much more peaceful!  Years ago we used to drive up to Sherman, TX and fish for trout, I’m glad to have found a closer place.  So if your in the mood for trout, we plan on having a fish fry.  We’ve got about 50 in our freezer!

Eric turned 5 on 12/14.  This year it was kinda quiet.  Nana and Gran were both sick for his party :(   they were sad when they told me they couldn’t make it.  I let them know it was OK and had them look at it from my point of view.  They were really saving me $60 in co-pays!

Our Christmas was glorious.  We spent time with family, we had perfect weather and way too much food!  I got out of the habit of walking and have since found my way back.  Slowly, but surely!

Our New Years was great.  New Years Eve, Brian and I celebrated 15 years of marriage.  We did something that we have never done.  We went to a honky tonk.  One of the local country stations was giving away free tickets for The Bellamy Brothers on NYE and Brian won them.  So, we got a sitter, Brian’s mom and step-dad came out and watched the boys, invited another couple and hit the town!  I have to admit I was a bit nervous.  It’s been quite a long time since I’ve been in a dance club.  Like back when I was just out of high school!  I made it thru and ended up having a great time!  Our friend that came with us, signed up to meet The Bellamy Brothers back stage and won!  She and Brian met them, he was very excited.  We should be getting pics soon.  I’ll post them when I get them!

Last week was our first week back to our regularly scheduled life.  It was sad, but nice to get back to a routine.  Brian’s got the sinus crud that everyone has and is snoring something awful.  Needless to say, I haven’t been sleeping too much.  A few nights ago I decided to give in and sleep in Eric’s bed!  He thinks that is pretty neat.  He’s the one that comes to my room asking to sleep in my bed normally!

Jackson started basketball just before Thanksgiving and Kiel will start basketball next week.  Eric has to wait until next year!

Happy 2009!