Christmas 2008

Not that many have been disappointed by this, but i'm sorry I haven't kept up on the daily Bible reading and blog. I want to do this and will, but I am into two pretty intense bible studies and they take a bunch of reading and time. Also, I am officially a chauffer for my sports lovin daughter. Not to mention trying to run a business. (which isn't always what it's cracked up to be) I love my business, but my boss is harder than any one I've ever worked for:-) I work way more than ever before and I stress a lot more. I'm also learning that I can't be as nice as I've always been. Sad so sad. Can you imagine me being tough? Ha Ha well I better figure it out or I might as well be a walking mat.

I had a great holiday vacation with my family. We did Christmas here at our house so Santa would know where we are. Then we drove 16 hours to my family in VA and NC. Ella puked twice and the DVD went out (May Day!!!) No worries though, we went to Walmart and bought every sanitizer and air freshener they had. We stayed with my Aunt Janie in Sugar Grove for two nights and visited my 94 year old Nana in Marion. We then went to a super Pickin Party at my new best buds Susan Trianosky and Tina Steffeys in Mountain City. I had a blast. There were three jams going at all times. I met so many of Dad's friends and they all had great things to say about him. There was something so exciting about being around those that knew and loved my Dad. Can't explain it, but it was magical. I was in love with everyone there. Jose had to drag me away at around midnight because we still had a hour drive back and poor thing he was exhausted from the 16 hour drive. I have pictures and videos to post soon so keep an eye out. Great stuff.

We then visited my uncles in Mouth of Wilson and Independence and headed on to NC to see my Mom. I was in heaven with her cookin and her company. I love to spend time with her. I wish we could live closer. My Mom gives the best back rubs and I have to have one every time I go in. I am so spoiled. I slept til 10 every day and we shopped and had a blast doing nothing. I love her so much I can't stand it. She's a keeper alright.

On our trip back Ella once again puked everywhere. I think when we wake up very early it does things to her tummy. Then we hit black ice in Asheville on the mountain and was stranded on the interstate for 2 hours while they cleaned up accidents. Thank God it wasn't us. But after 18 hours in the car, we arrived to our humble abode. I love my own bed. I love my family and we had a wonderful blessed Christmas.

One of the things that we are doing in 2009 as a family is following Dave Ramsey's get out of debt plan. We want to pay off everything, cars, house...everything. We are both psyched. May God give us strength to follow through. (Actually it's me that needs strength, Jose could live off of very little) Give him a Walmart and a Dollar Tree and he's set. He's so much like my Dad. :-) He doesn't need things to make him happy. I'm a woman though, and I need makeup and hair stuff and .....

I hope I get to go to more pickin parties in the future. Hint, Hint!!!

I love you all!

Until later...