What a wonderful year it has been! So many changes and surprises have come our way: I started back at school, Griffin is becoming quite the little adventurer and Joe is always coming up with amazing new ideas at work. Well Joe’s work is off limits for a topic as it is Top Secret, but everything else is fair game.
Happy Mommy
The biggest news: Joe and I are expecting our second baby (gender to be determined) in June. I KNOW! You are shocked this kid isn’t due in November too! But hey – he/she/it will get some extra special treament so as not to feel left out of the November Birthday Club. Griffin is excited too. He wants a boy and a girl. We’ve tried telling him that we’re only getting one. Joe is pretty excited (I think). Of course he has been relegated to rubbing my feet every night so that must be a drag. At least I’m through the morning sickness now – HOORAY! We’ve decided to call this munchkin Baby Scout for now…
Manly Men
Griffin is going to preschool twice a week (I go with him one day). He loves his Teacher Nancy and the class is great fun. On Wednesdays, Griffin goes to Gymnastics with Joe while I’m in class. They both thoroughly enjoy it. We need to get him into another class of some sort soon – maybe music?
My first semester back at school went well. I’ve decided to start from scratch so it’s all GenEd courses: French, Psychology & English. I had a swim class to start out but the heater for the pool broke so I quickly dropped it. Somehow swimming at 6am sounds a lot better to me than weight training (yuck). I’m happy to report my first Report Card will be 4.o WOOT!!! That was not easy. I take classes at night while Joe is home with Griffin and study during the day while Griffin is here. It’s not as easy as it sounds either. Joe has been quite the trouper too – making sure he is home by 5:45 every night. And our wonderful neighbors Ron, April & Bryce watch Griffin for us on Thursdays since my class starts earlier. Bryce has been a lovely babysitter for Griffin. They both look forward to their weekly visits. Joe likes it because when he comes to pick up Griffin they feed him dinner:)
We had our first successful run at a garden in the backyard this summer. The winter garden didn’t fly but that’s something to aspire to for next year. I’m already looking forward to more fresh veggies and herbs in the backyard. Since the raised beds are already built, planting should go much smoother. Now I need to tackle the weeds in the front yard flower beds so my neighbors can stop looking at us as an eyesore. Realistically that’s pretty far down on the list of chores I’ve given myself.
Biker Boys
Joe went to Canada for Glen’s Bachelor party in September – they mountain biked down Whistler and learned curling – a fine time was had by all. As for me I went to Calistoga with the girls side of things. I didn’t know I was pregnant yet so there was a considerable amount of wine consumed on my part. What can I say? Baby Scout will probably be a lush.
Next semester I’m only going to take 2 classes (English & French) to give myself extra time, being knocked-up and all. I’m hoping giong to class 3 nights aweek will be easier.
Other big news from this year: Laurisa and Dave got married, Glen & Jess got married, Tom & Tracy got married, Kurt & Cynthia had two kids, Erika had two projects published with Barnes & Noble, and Griffin can do summersaults! (Like how I threw that last one in there?) Chris bought a new house (Rosemary might move in one day), Georgia and Ricky just got engaged, we made loads of new friends thanks to Glen & Jess and their awesome taste in people. Griffin has a good set of friends now too. Grendal is hanging in there. We found out our beloved pooch has brain cancer but she seems to be alright for now. D’Argo makes sure she is never alone, sometimes to Grendal’s detriment. Joe & I have both enjoyed biking this past year. We need to figure out how it can fit into our busier schedule so it doesn’t fall by the wayside. And of course, we still watch WAY too much TV.
Joe and I are currently spending Christmas at home. We didn’t get a holiday together this year so we’re making up for that fact. On the 31st we fly to Seattle to witness a man getting OLD, oh and see Mom. Merry Christmas Everybody!!! I hope your year was just as exciting (although it’s hard to imagine). We are putting together a video of the G so that should be posted soon… HUGS!
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- Backyard Garden
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- Biker Boys
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- Also Curling
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- This is curling
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- love…
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- Happy Mommy
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- Cookies anyone?
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- I can totally do this!
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- Paddle Boat!
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- All Grown Up
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- Reverend Erika Kern
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- Manly Men
Joe, Rebecca, Griffin & Baby Scout-to-be
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