A little 'bout 2009

So, I know we are almost through January of 2010 but I figure I'm still good cause we are still in January.
Although hospital visits were a big part in 2009 we were very blessed throughout the year. I had many firsts.

Our 2009 included:

spending New Years on the crazy packed strip in Vegas
cool date to the International Freestyle Skiing Half-pipe Championships
Spent many hours working on a house we didn't quite own yet...it helped us get it so no regrets
cousin got married and used my dress
*bought our FIRST adorable HOUSE! *
saw Zion's for the first time
Dave GOT A JOB at Hill Air Force Base!
spent many long nights painting working on the house
more painting...we never want to hold a paint brush again
another great trip to St. George
Bridget broke her collar bone
Dave almost got his eye gouged out
our nephew Jonas was born
more house work
2 YEARS were celebrated at my first Air Show
HOUSE WARMING PARTY
celebrated Dave's 24th
had a lump removed
first time to Lava
Dave got a moto
rid of the last of the sea-green carpet
YELLOWSTONE...Dave's puzzle took up most of our attention
finished my first loved books that hooked me on reading and history...don't know if that is a curse yet
rekindling my childhood on the Alpine slide
volunteer at LOTOJA...got me siked for the race this Septmeber
first time seeing the GRAND CANYON
turned the scary 23
finally gave in on my frugalness & bought some decent serving shoes
annual Price Spookyard
made homemade pumpkin puree, another 1st
Dave had his septum fixed...still working on his breathing
welcomed Elder Michael Nasella home
had a great Holiday season with plenty of parties and treats!
vacay to warm San Diego

& ended the year playing Mario Kart with some great new friends

Well, I have already given my good-byes to 2009 but here is 1 final one...hope the year to come, 2010, holds all and so much more of what 2009 brought to us.

San Diego...Perfect place to go to get some warmth

Oh, how I love San Diego! Growing up we would go once a year to visit my dad's family and I would go again in the summer for a basketball tournament, too. We haven't been since Michael left so we decided to go take a visit last week, since Michael is back and it might be the last time we see our grandpa. It was a short trip but we fit a lot in! The only down side was that I had food poisoning Monday and spent most of the night, while everyone else was enjoying time together, in the restrooms of my uncles house. Other than that I had a blast! Dave has ocean-fever now and can't think of anything else but going back. Hopefully we can make it back soon!

We had to get this shot fast cause Dave was embarrassed even though it was his idea, so I look a little stiff

The beach

Kaitlin's favorite thing to do is find sea shells. My mom said she even asked Santa for some but this was better for her to find her own.

I love this shot! Beautiful.

James, Dave and Michael

My momma and I relaxing in the warm sun!

Kaitlin just couldn't resist the water so she just went in with her clothes.