Out With the Old...

The last day of 2005... what a year it was.

Happy New Year, everyone!

Nan's Post: Two Weeks and Counting

It has been a busy couple of weeks... We have finally finished painting the bedroom, and we're ready to do the spare/den/anything room. I just taped off everything but the ceiling and the yellow paint will go on tonight. By Christmas we hope to have the bathroom, hallway, and kitchen done as well. Here's hoping...

Only two weeks until Christmas and I cannot wait. I've been enjoying the Christmas songs, the Christmas TV specials (nothing says it better than It's Christmas, Charlie Brown), and Christmas cards. All of the gifts have been bought (or made) and wrapped up. Nothing more to do but take it all in and enjoy every moment.

My sisters and their families, and maybe even their dogs, will be here from Boston next week. I can't wait to see how everyone has grown or changed. I enjoy having all of my family together, but I think I appreciate it more now that I don't live with my mom and dad. It can get pretty crazy with ALL of the siblings, husbands, wives, children all together. I especially like when we all do stuff as a group ... zoo lights, movies, skiing, et cetera... but I don't know how much is actually possible.

Did I mention that it is snowing like crazy? We may get six inches today; thank goodness the condo association takes care of the shoveling! But I can take care of the snowmen and snowangels!

Ken's Post: What a week!

Hello all out there! Sorry I haven't written in a while. I've been pretty busy or not feeling well. Just seen the end of yet another Lion loss. That's the way to start a week. Can't wait to hear sports talk all week. I've been waiting to see what bowl game Michigan is going to, and I keep checking the links to get the scoop.
Since my last post it has gotten much colder outside, but that hasn't stopped me and Nan. I am behind on the painting, but I hope to get it going this week. However, we (mostly Nan) have decorated the place for Christmas, and we decorated out FIRST Christmas tree together the other night. That was very exciting for us. I must say that the place looks great! It looks like people live here.
This week we also picked up our invitations for the wedding, so be on the look out for those in 6 months. Otherwise, things just keep rolling. We are about 95% done with our Christmas shopping. Thankfully!!!
Well I am going to start dinner, fold some clothes, and write some Christmas cards. GOD BLESS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!