Playing catch-up, again.

Once again, I'm sitting here trying to catch up with the last three months. I wonder why I can't just post as I go! Anyway, we finally got through negotiations and bought a great house in Lehi, Utah. We really like the neighborhood and the location. The boys love playing in the yard, and I love the fence! It is so nice to finally let the boys play without worrying about bothering the neighbors (or family).

Jeff has been getting busier and busier at work, and it looks like that trend will continue for the next couple of months. I know he's stressed now, but maybe we'll find the silver lining somewhere along the line.

I have been doing a number of things to keep myself busy. I worked as a substitute teacher a couple times a week during the fall, did some work from home for the family business, but most of the time tried to keep the boys from tearing the house apart. I realized this fall that this is the first and probably last year that no one in our immediate family is going to (real) school. With that being said, I did take the H&R Block tax course and have been hired to work in one of their offices for this coming tax season. I know it sounds really nerdy, but I'm really looking forward to it. I've never denied having a nerdy side, my band experience in high school and my being a science teacher prove that.

Another big addition to our lives is Husker. We got a doberman puppy at the beginning of November for the boys and he has been a lot of fun. He is really sweet, but has been a pain in the neck to house train. I'm sure it would be going better if we had warmer weather, but we'll get this puppy whipped into shape sooner or later.

We had a great Christmas this year. The boys' excitement really made if fun for Jeff and me this year. Despite mine and Jeff's decision to have a "no-toy Christmas," the boys got spoiled rotten. We are so blessed to have family and friends that love us and spoil the kids (and the parents sometimes too). I'm sure this coming year will bring just as many adventures as years past, but it sure feels nice to not be waiting to be done with school or think about more moves or temporary jobs.