BLESSINGS!

It has been so COLD lately! Even though cold is not my favorite, there are so many blessings that I've experienced this winter! It's nice to already know that I have a 2 hour delay from school tomorrow, we have started training for our 2nd sprint triathlon (which will keep us busy all winter), we have worked on the inside of our house and it has become more and more like HOME, and the BEST blessing of all...

MY SISTER IS PREGNANT!!!!!!

I couldn't wait to share the news but wanted to wait until she gave her blessing! We are so excited for her and Brandon!!! She told us on Christmas day in the form of a wrapped gift that she gave Ali. Ali REALLY wants to be an aunt and gives Katie and I her loving "advice" all the time..."HAVE KIDS". So Katie and Brandon wrote the news on paper, wrapped it, and let Ali open the GIFT! Of course we've had fun talking about the new addition to our family. Above is a picture right after she told us the news. :)

Josiah and Lyndee's Wedding

The new Mrs. Sears and me at their beautiful wedding

Happy 2009!

The last few days have been a great break from school for me and a few days off for Matt! We enjoyed ringing in 2009 with friends and then spending time with the Barnhart family today. Back to reality on Monday.

IU vs. Purdue...Family Divided

Merry Christmas

I LOVE CHRSTMAS TIME!!!

Being with friends and family to celebrate is my favorite! This year we were able to spend time with some of our favorite people...

And then we were able to spend the weekend in Chicago and do some after Christmas shopping with the Copelands. The highlights...GINO'S Chicago style pizza AND IKEA!

Tucker Christmas Party

We had a great time with friends at the Tucker Christmas Party! A lot of fun memories were made and now we're thinking this should be an annual thing (or monthly) :)!

enjoying our traditions

I've been bad about writing lately...hope everyone is doing well. We are thankful for many blessings but mostly our family and friends! Thanksgiving was a wonderful day with family.

Of course we came home and decorated our tree tonight, too! I've already been listening to Christmas music and can't wait for a month of more!

Fall is here!!

Signs that FALL is here:

1.) Pumpkin carving

2.) Sweatshirts

3.) Hiking in Brown County and camping overnight...so much fun!

4.) Purdue flag hanging proudly outside our house!