Where has the time gone?

I can't believe it is already 2010. We have had an exciting past few months.

First off, I have to report that sadly we are no longer going "green" in the laundry department. Michael (and my dad's discount) got me a wonderful stackable Maytag Washer and Dryer similar to what is pictured below. I love them!!

Here are some highlights from October and November. I'm sure there will be more to come!

October--It marked our first anniversary in our home in Gainesville. We still love it here and are so greatful for all of our wonderful friends that we have met here. A few of them have been helping me take down the spectacular wallpaper that the previous owners had put up. We've put a dent in it, but still have a long ways to go.

It was also Halloween! The Friday before Halloween, the 30th, was our Ward Social. On Halloween, we spent the day at a friend's home. The men watched the Gator Game, the women watched the children while they swam and played out in the yard. Only in Gator Nation would trick-or-treating be delayed because the Gator game wasn't over. Sadly, most people in G'ville won't answer their doors when the game is on. Here are some shots of the kids at the Ward Halloween Party which was held Friday the 30th. We had a Pot Luck/Talent Show/Trunk-or-Treat Party. It was fun!!

The baby with Kaden is not part of our family...yet. Maybe she and Kaden will get married one day. =) Hahaha! Sydney was actually a Witch for Halloween but in this picture she was dressed in her costume for the Talent Show part of our Ward party. The Activity Day Girls did a beautiful performance to one of the Children's Hymns. I hope the video will post:

Michael even showed a little of his "talent" when he guest starred with our Young Women near the end of their performance. Hopefully this video will load too:

On to November: November 6th was a big day for me...it was my last day of STUDENT TEACHING! Yeah!! It was a great experience, but so glad that it is over AND that I don't have to start working anytime soon! We are so greatful that the Sirmans family moved into our ward. Ms. Kim was our babysitter for the 12 weeks I was out of the home. We were so glad to have her. Now she is a mommy to her own sweet baby boy!

The 13th was my bday. We took our annual Disney trip. This year Michael was able to go with us, as well as the Haddock family...including Jim too. We missed the Booher's though.

July RV Trip Day 1

A few months ago my parents approached Michael and I about doing a family RV trip to see some of the historical sights related to our church, we belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We all agreed on a date and started the preparations. Eventually that date arrived and my parents along with Michael and I and our three children, and my brother and three of his children and one niece all set out to Nauvoo, IL later than planned one evening in July. Yes, you counted correctly there were 12 of us in a Class "C" RV.



Even though it was a little cramped at times, everyone was so excited to be in the RV. My parents drove up from Ocoee to pick up me and Michael and our youngest. The two olders were already with them, and had been for a while.

We found out later that my dad (by trip's end was referred to as grump-pa) had forbidden everyone to use the bathroom in the RV and actually stopped at a rest area on the way up to Gainesville. Too funny!! That was the whole point of the RV.

Frustrated!

I used to have a blog that was linked with Michael's but I got so frustrated today while trying to log in that I just decided to link my own to my new gmail address. Sorry for the confusion for everyone but at least I have it on my Dashboard now.