Happy New Years!

Goodbye 2009, and hello 2010!! And we're back in business...finally.

Both Justin and I were able to take some much needed time off to spend with our families over the holidays.

We couldn't have asked for a better Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Below are a few highlights from the holidays that really stick in our minds:

~Thanksgiving~

It's so funny to see Justin challenge my grandma to a mean game of Uno or crazy eight's! She kicks every one's butt several times .... at least!

Wii Bowling with the McKenna's.

My Aunt Josie's Sweet Potato crunch! Yummy

Justin and I writing a note to each other on what we are thankful for: Life, Family, Friends and each other! What else do we need?!

Finally confirming our wedding site! Royal Gorge here we come...

~Christmas~

Thank you Bianca and Derek for hosting Christmas at your home. We appreciate the invite and had a great time playing cards. No more 2's for Connie :D

Aunt Josie and JoAnne's Famous Fruit Salad. They are both so different but sooo good. We had at least two serving of both.

Making my first green bean casserole :) Not a success but was lots of fun learning.

We missed our annual sleepover with Jess! Next time, for sure.

My new hand mixer! Now I can make JoAnne's Famous Fruit Salad!!!

Justin's two new pair of slippers thanks to my mom and Kendra! He loves them, I almost can't get him out of them to go anywhere :P

Starbucks card from Aunt Mary and family! Thank you!

My Old Navy Gift card fro my mom! It's perfect for some sweaters and the black plants I need.

Sharon and Dale's lovely card and surprise inside. We appreciate it so much. Thank you!!

The snow on Christmas Eve! I've always dreamed of a white Christmas :)just no more ice, Texas people can't handle it.

Grandma Schneider your cards are always so thoughtful. Can't wait for next years!

Seeing JoAnne open her Wii and all the other goodies!

Celebrating Kendra's birthday and Barry's Christmas brunch at Justin and I's favorite lil Mexican restaurant. Along with the family walk thru the farmer's market. I know everyone enjoyed the berries and ice cream!

JoAnne's famous "Death by Chocolate!" best dessert I've ever had.

My new picture frame, I can now put above my fireplace! So exciting.

Our new helmets and camel back backpacks!! These were much needed for our bike rides. Thank you JoAnne.

Fran and Brian, I love the new lotion and perfume you game, I smell so sweet now!

I love love love my new hoop earrings! They go with everything.

Justin finally got his wedding ring, now he has to wait to wear it in September :P

Jessica we appreciate your gift too, its much needed! Thank you so mucho.

Lastly, the Honey baked ham experience! Hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did. We put our blood, sweat and cold rears standing in line for almost 45 minutes to get it for everyone :P haha it was sooo worth it.

Barry it was fun taking pictures with the dogs, hopefully we can let them run around at our place again next time your in town. We still have a rematch of tennis to follow!

TK next time you need to wear your Wii pajama's when
~New Years~

Staying home, warm and safe for New Years. Sorry we missed out Cris and Jared, but glad we got to hang out that weekend.

Playing Super Mario Bros Wii with Justin!!

Starting our 30-Day Workout Challenge with Justin's New EA Active for Wii. Our legs are soooo sore! In a good way.

New Years Fondue!!!!

Last, but definitely not least! Getting Lasik from Justin, what a wonderful Christmas gift and way to start of the year - being able to SEE!! It's a whole new world.

Hope every one's holidays were as joyous and plentiful as ours was. We are so thankful to have such thoughtful, loving and and wonderful family and friends! Til our next holiday...

Love
Connie

P.S. I still haven't had a chance to upload pictures, but will update this post with some shortly. You will receive two emails regarding this post if you are registered for notifications. Just an FYI!