Welcome, 2009!

We haven't fallen off the face of the earth; I just can't stand how slow our computer is (due to a dead memory chip and my lack of ability to delete photos even if they are backed up) so I've been avoiding turning it on. A new one should arrive shortly - we just need to place the order. I thought I better post something though, before a Grandma gets unruly. : )

The holidays were nice, but some plans needed to be rearranged. Grandma and Grandpa K were planning to fly out to spend the holidays with us, but Great-Grandma (who recently turned 90) fell and broke her hip...or more probably broke her hip and then fell. Either way, she needed surgery and Grandma and Grandpa stayed home to take care of her. She is doing okay -- she's in a rehab facility and has up days and down days, but overall she is the toughest cookie I know and is working hard to recover. I love you, Grandma.

We did get to spend quite a bit of time with Daddy's family which was very nice. Lots of dinners together and an almost raw (but not evaporated!!!) turkey. Long story. I'll save that one for another day. The good news is that nobody starved.

The holidays are over and I love this time of year. The days are getting longer, and I can almost smell spring. Okay, maybe not quite smell...but we're closer than we were a week ago! I guess I should just admit that I'm a bit of a grinch - but I'd really prefer to say that I just love Valentine's Day way more. And Easter. And President's Day. Bah Humbug. It's not that I don't like the holidays, I just don't love them. Having KK makes it all way more fun, and I think she enjoyed every moment which makes it worth it.

I believe this machine might explode if I try to download one. more. image. So, I don't have any Christmas pictures to post yet. In the meantime, here are the pictures we used for our Christmas card (hastily put together at the last minute, as always). May your 2009 be filled with Peace, Love, and...