Buh Bye 2008

Well, I haven't had alot to blog about the last few days. I am sure I am not the only one who can't stop blogging one day and the next day I got nothing. I just wanted to take a few moments to reflect on 2008. We have had many highs and lows: two sweet new babies born into the family, I knocked 25 pounds off my bod, gained a mini-van, Chandler had another surgery, and I got a hot new haircut... just to name a few. I reconnected with a ton of old friends (thank you MySpace and Facebook) and let's not forget we went from being pet-less to acquiring 2 dogs, a cat, and 3 fish.
I am thankful for all the new people I have met through blogging, and of course through the boundary change at church. I am super curious, excited, and a little nervous to see what 2009 holds for me and my family. Here's to a Safe and Happy New Year!! Be careful, plan those resolutions smartly, and be healthy and prosperous. Thanks for reading, commenting, sharing, and most importantly : friendship.
**** Happy Freakin' New Year! ****

It's Official...

I am no longer as cool as I once was. I almost got sick on the Titan. And, I got dizzy during The Polar Express at the Omni yesterday. I used to have no fear about roller coasters and stuff. But, over the years I have developed slight anxiety over things that used to never have any effect on me. Like when Jon drives the boat fast or being on an elevator. I even got majorly wigged out when we were on the 4th floor in our hotel over Thanksgiving. So, I should have known that the mother of all roller coasters would get to me and it did. I should have known when my friend Erin told me she got dizzy during her last trip to the Omni, but no. I was determined to go see that movie. We left after 40 minutes... So, I am embarrassing myself even more by posting the picture of me on the Titan. Yes, I did try Lamaze breathing as the picture plainly shows and no it didn't work.

everyone else looks cool, while I look retarded....

I do have something to blog about....

but I can't!! I REFUSE to blog about my weekend without photos and for some wacky reason I can't get my pictures to upload, so you'll have to wait until it's cooperating. Which may be never... In the meantime here's all I have.

I saw two awesome movies: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Marley and Me. Both were sooo good. I laughed AND cried during both movies.

I dropped my cell phone in Coke. On the way to the movies. I was practically in hysterics because Chan was babysitting. Not that he can't babysit but it was gonna be for over 5 hours. Thankfully everyone survived and I have a new phone. Now, I just need to re-program all my numbers.

I rode the Titan.

I finally got pics to load... see below for our fun-filled family outing!!!

Holiday in the Park

Saturday we headed to Holiday in the Park with Jon's mom, sisters, brother, and niece. None of us had ever been before, but for sure we will go back. We had a blast!! The only downfall was that none of us Myers' dressed warm enough. Jon told us it wasn't that cold, and we all wore short sleeves and hoody's. Jon and Chandler didn't bring jackets at all. Next time we will wear layers, so we can unwrap ourselves if we get hot as opposed to freezing to death! Anyway, I think I love Six Flags at Christmas way more than I do in the Summer. It was just so festive and the food offerings were better. Something about greasy food during the heat of Summer and of course the $5 sodas... I much prefer a cold sunny day and things to eat like: soups, cinnamon apples, kettle corn, and my favorite: baked sweet potato. Let's not forget the 1.99 hot cocoa. Yum! We all really enjoyed ourselves. Except, take my advice: Lamaze breathing does nothing to calm your nerves, fear, nausea, and dizziness when you are riding the Titan. I tried and I looked like an idiot (yes, they got a picture.) Enough gabbing- I know you wanna see the pics and you should definitely go if you can. They are open til January 4th and it's half the price it normally is. So worth it. Thanks Ginger and family, we will definitely do it again!

Me and Chloe


Sarah and Ginger (Jon's mom and sister)


Hayden and Cadence holding hands, so cute!


Chloe and Cadence


group shot, minus me and Ginger


Cadence and Hayden checking things out


SuperChan...


and the rest of his prizes


the boys in the old-timey cars


Chloe behind the wheel


Chloe!


the kiddos waiting on us to ride the Titan


Atalie and Cadence (mommy and daughter)


Myers family


mother and son


FROSTY!


Jon and Chloe. He was super cold so she offered her daddy her accessories...


and, what to eat after a cold day at Six Flags?



SALTGRASS!! (yes, I scraped off the extra butter) That was probably the best steak I have eaten in awhile. Probably because we were starving and cold. The fact that we got a gift card that helped cover the tab might have had some influence as well.

Merry Christmas, in you guessed it: a nutshell

Was awakened after 4 coma-like hours of sleep to open gifts. Kids loved their stuff. I am amazed, as they get older their pile of presents get smaller but my credit card bill gets higher... Made a giant breakfast, pretty sure the eggs were bad, we skipped those. Which is super annoying, I just bought them yesterday and do you know how long it takes to scramble eggs for 6 people?!?! Took a nap, cleaned house, picked up trash and put away toys like 20 different times. Made an awesome dinner: shrimp, bread, salad, and other fattening stuff. Drove around and looked at lights. Blogging. Fixing to take a well deserved bubble bath. I hope everyone had an amazing holiday. Merry Christmas to you and yours. And remember, just say NO to New Year's resolutions. You're just gonna break them by January 15th anyway. Oh yeah, I got an honest to goodness spin bike, ya know spinning, the scary exercise class!? And, an Ipod Touch. Basically I think Jon is ready for me to lose the rest of this weight. So, he got me a fabulous piece of exercise equipment and something to occupy me while I use it. The End.

the living room and all the goods


Jon's stuff and my little pile (Ipod in stocking, spin bike in garage)


Chloe's presents


Chan's stuff (sweet 12 string acoustic, his 3rd guitar)


Hunter's stuff (we hid his Ipod Touch under his hat, he was kinda sad til he saw it)


Hayden's goodies (yes, he got Heely's and a skateboard, cross your fingers for no ER visits)


cupcakes for Santa (what? I forgot cookies...) and carrots for the reindeer


Chan serenading his family


my fave slippers


Chloe looking tired and annoyed


Hunter and his new BFF


Hayden just plain excited

Christmas Eve: in a nutshell

Parents came over, sisters and their kids came over. Bummed that my kids aren't babies anymore, but also kinda glad. Ate too much. Didn't get in bed til 4:30, am amazed at how long my kids lasted.... I was on the blogs and Facebook at 3 in the morning to pass the time. Here are a TON of photos, and I do mean a TON!

me and Chloe


Jon and Hunter playing chess (waiting til the food was ready...)


me and Hayden


me- self portrait and Hayden an innocent bystander


my dad and his fave gift of all. Not really... let's just say this was a gag gift and my dad wasn't for change this election


me and the babies


Jonah and Corgan in an extreme closeup


sisters, daughter, and nephews


Chan doing a darn good Grinch impersonation


Jonah and Chloe


Chloe and Jonah

11:45 on the 26th

**I am not pre-buying tickets online, they won't let you at that theatre for matinee shows. So, I am gonna get there early. I can still purchase your ticket when I get there, let me know. Next time, if there is a next time I am doing this different...**

Sorry, but this has been harder than I thought, ugghh!


Ashley- yes
Sarah- yes
Cheree- yes
Shannon- maybe lunch only?
Margie- yes
Lois- yes
Kelli- lunch?


For those of you that can't make it this time, FOR SURE we will do it again, SOON!!