Da Bears

On Football Sundays my whole family (I'm talking my brother and his family, and My family) all dress in our Bears garb. We may not be together, but you can guarantee that we all are showing support for our favorite team. Anyway, my mom was disappointed because when we would all come to her house for a Sunday dinner she was the only one who didn't have a bears shirt to wear. Well she is finally in the loop because Michael and Amy got her this awesome Urlacher jersey for Christmas. I am so glad she is part of the Sunday gang now.

What is your resolution?

What exactly is a New Years resolution? According to the dictionary, a New Years resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. Last year I didn't even make a resolution because I find it difficult to keep up with them. This year however I am going to try to make a resolution that I can keep. I took a class this last semester that taught me a lot about nutrition and exercise and I find myself reading labels more often and buying things that contain whole wheat or whole grains. I know there are other things I can do to try to make myself more healthy as well. I guess my resolution is to become more aware of how to be healthy and set a good example of healthiness if you will to my son. I am not sure this will rub off on my husband since he does not eat vegetables, but I can sure try.

I have added a pole to my blog so tell me what your new years resolution is.

The top ten resolutions of the New Year:

1. Spend Time with friends and family

2. Fit in Fitness

3. Tame the Bulge

4. Quit smoking

5. Enjoy life more

6. Quit Drinking

7. Get out of debt

8. Learn something new

9. Help others

10. Get more organized

Our Lady of the Snows Shrine

We took my family to the Our Lady of the Snows Shrine to see the lights and the animals that they have there every year. They have over one million lights on display. It is beautiful. They also have a petting zoo with camels, lamas, deer, donkeys and goats. The kids loved being able to pet and feed the animals. They even had a baby camel. How cute. Last year we started this tradition and hope to continue it year after year.

Present, Presents and MORE Presents!

This is a picture of my tree after my family arrived at my house for Christmas. We could barely get to the tree. I am not really sure if I have ever seen this many presents under my tree. A great time was had by all though.

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Yes I am late as usual, but Merry Christmas anyway. I hope that Santa found all of you and left you all you asked for. We had a fantastic Christmas. I did not come home, but I hosted Christmas for my Mom and Brother and their families at my house this year. A great time was had by all and I think we all got way more than we needed. Christmas is my favorite time of year. Not because of all the presents, but because of family and the true meaning of Christmas. I just hope that the meaning of Christmas does not get lost in all the wrapping paper and stockings. Merry Christmas and a Happy 2008!

Check Out the New Ape Hangers!!!!!

My brother finally got his ape hangers on his bike. Pretty sweet huh. Too be honest I am not sure how his arms don't go numb while he is riding. Anyway...can't wait to ride with you bro. Love you~!

Christmas Gifts....

Nick has already received a few Christmas gifts from a couple of his aunts. From Aunt Kathy he got his very first matchbox car and a singing and dancing DVD that he absolutely loves. He literally does not take his eyes off of it when it is playing. He also got this gift from his Aunt Leslie. I had never seen this before so I wanted to share it with all of you. It is called a Scuttlebug. How cute is this?