Happy New Year!!!

We had our nephews on Sunday night and that was great!! We didn't have church so we went to a friends to watch the Redskins WIN!!! Go SKINS!! Gareth and I didn't exchange gifts this year for Christmas as we were hoping to go to Guatemala and now we are still saving for going to Guatemala. Anyway, on Sunday he surprised me with a Brand New Redskins Jersey that just "couldn't be passed up." It was a #7 Theismann. It was originally $110.00. He noticed that it had a pen mark on it, so he went up and asked if there was another in Medium. The manager said, "no, but I will discount it for you." He said that he would have taken it for $65.00 as it was authentic and stitched. When she quoted him $50 he said it was a no brain er. How sweet he is. He made my day by the gift, but those of you who know me well, know the deal meant just as much. I was so proud of him, and I am sure that we will be able to get the pin mark out. I am just not aloud to try until after they play on Saturday. (unless they win, then it will have to wait again)

Anyway, New Years Eve.... we have decided that we are not young anymore. The 2 of us went to dinner and a movie. It was so nice. Midnight saw us on the couch trying to keep our eyes open. (so sad) During dinner, we were talking about how hard the past 4 years have been. My dad's health keeps going down hill, miscarriage, my moms bout with cancer, waiting for Callum, now waiting for Nicholas, not to mention many others. Needless to say, it is pretty easy to say that we haven't had a smooth patch of time for a while. Gareth said that he feels 2008 will be our year!!! Regardless of what happens and what things are thrown at us, we will start to really enjoy life again. Our lives have been filled with so much drama and we have really been in a holding pattern waiting for almost 2 years for our newest addition. As easy as it would be for us to dwell on all of the negatives, We are really going to try to stay focused on the positive and really enjoy life!!!! I pray that 2008 gets a little easier for us, but I also know that through the past years, we have grown. We have gown as individuals and as a couple. We joked that a little break to come up for air would be nice:0) So, here is to 2008!!! Another wonderful year with a wonderful family, beautiful children and the Grace of God that has gotten us here and will continue to get us through!!