Here it goes....

So my sister, Andrea, has been trying to convince me for months now to create a blog. I'll have to say, I have always been interested and enjoy looking at hers as well as many of my other friends' blogs but have never felt like I have had the time or patience to keep one up. So, here it goes! I'm about to take on the challenge. So far it hasn't been too bad, although I have needed a little technical support from someone who knows what they are doing (thanks Camille!-- I'm sure we'll be in touch :))

I guess I'll start by telling about our holidays. They were so much fun and so many fun memories were made! Thanksgiving was spent in Idaho this year. Unfortunately, Shane had to work, so Ava and I ventured out together from the nice California 70 degree temps to the frigid Idaho 20's! It was kind of nice to be able to have a change in seasons and break out the sweaters, but I think I've had my fix until next year! The whole family was at my parents house and we had a great Thanksgiving. The next day we hit the "Black Friday" shopping, and although it was rough and exhausting, I think we all got some great deal! Shane sure is loving his new Blue Ray I had to fight for!

Christmas was spent in Bakersfield. Shane's parents, Mark and Sherry, came out from Rapid City, SD for a week to help us celebrate and spend time together. We had a very nice Christmas and Ava got very spoiled. Now I'm just trying to find room for all of the new toys Santa brought for her (dang Santa)! Anyway, the holidays were wonderful and we are so grateful to everyone for all of the nice gifts and wonderful time and memories we were able to spend and create together.

I hope you all had holidays as great as ours. Until next time...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!