We're so glad it's Christmas vacation...over.

Really, we're so glad it's over. Tomorrow is back to school, and we're ready. It's been a veeeery relaxing break (translation: we didn't do much), but we needed that.

After Christmas Day, we skipped down to Gigi and Grandpa's house to do another Christmas with them and also with David and Co. That was on the 29th...and Ben had still not taken off his new Spidey slippers...or Man shoes, as he calls them.

The boys had a good time together...one last time before we throw another one into the mix. Baby #2 is due in just two months for Sandi, so next time we see them, we'll be one step closer to the family basketball team. I'm still pulling for him to be named Cal, but I hear that's out because it means "bald guy" or something. Too bad...it's so cool.

Patrick and Ben got a Better Batter Baseball (Better Batter Baseball!!!) from G & G, but it's been sooooo cold, so we have yet to play with it--unfortunately. They are going to love it. Matthew got a Thomas laptop, which Patrick was extremely envious of, so I thought we'd have to get him one for his birthday. He hasn't mentioned it since we came home though, so maybe not.

For New Years we stayed home--except for Luke, who went to work--so not much exciting to tell there. There was a party, but I opted not to go dateless, because it seemed kind of sad...but maybe next year I will, since Luke will be working again (leap year throws the rotation back a day).

Other than that it's been reeeeeaaal quiet. Lots of playtime and Candyland and watching movies (anyone need me to recite the last Pirates movie?), but it's been good. I feel rested and ready for the new year. My resolution is not unique at all. Last year I lost the extra weight, this year I'm going to try and lose the extra tummy...eww. The last bit of pregnancy that I'm carrying around with me. And you know what that means--crunches. We'll see how well I do when I post beach pictures in July!!! I'm also going to plant an herb garden. That should be infinitely easier, except for the drought and all. I don't think herbs mind dirty dishwater.

Ben wishes all of you a safe and happy 2008!!