Friday, December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas!

We had a great christmas this year. Bella has now officially been with us 1 year! We got her December 23rd of 2008 - it's been fun having her as part of our family but at times also very challenging. She loves kids and adults alike - you are her best friend if you give her treats or attention. She loves to play fetch and be held. She is close to 60 pounds but is the biggest teddy bear ever.

This is her with her favorite toy from her christmas stocking.

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We've had our share of bad luck this year, especially in the last few months but each time things get hard I look at the boys and am so thankful to have them as my family! They bring so much joy and happiness into our home. I can't imagine not having them to share christmas with! They really enjoyed everything about christmas this year. We had dinner and a program with Adam's family last night and it was so fun to have all the brothers together again. Chase left on his mission May of 2003, he was home for one christmas and then Steven left so it was so nice to have everyone there. My parents came over to our house this morning and had breakfast with us. The boys absolutely love their Nana and Grandpa Joe, they always have so much fun with them.

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Adam & I are doing great! We celebrated our 8 year anniversary in September. It's insane how fast it's gone by. We also finished our first semester back in college on the 16th. We both received A's in both our classes and have a 4.0 GPA. It's been so nice going back to school with Adam. I love the time I spend with him and fall more in love with him every day.

I quit drinking pop 5 weeks ago and have felt so great! I miss Pepsi but realize how much healthier I am now. Adam is taking Chantrix to help him quit smoking. It's a daily battle for him. Some days he doesn't notice the cravings and other days are really hard on him. He's starting his 4th week on the drug and is doing great.

We love all of you and can't wait to see what's in store for our family in 2010!

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