THE GRINSTEAD FAMILY

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hello 2009! Where the heck did 2008 go? We had a wonderful year! Jake started 3rd grade and Allie started 1st. Allie learned to ride a bike. Jake scored several goals in soccer & TD's in football. Allie had 2 dance recitals. Our summer was wonderful. Both kids had wonderful conferences. Scott was promoted. We took 2 wonderful mini vacations. We spent lots of time with family and friends. We are all healthy. Does the year really get much better?

We spent this past week getting the house back in order. The Christmas stuff is packed away until next year. Most of the closets, drawers and cupboards were re-organized & we have lots to donate to Good Will. The vac has been run, floors mopped, laundry is caught up & we have spent tons of time together. Our newest family past time has become playing Mario Kart on the Wii. Hands down, I am the worst...it is still fun & the kids try to help old mom out. They even cheer for me when I don't end up last! Such sweet kids!

We go back to school on Monday. It's time. I am subbing the next 2 weeks. I have been in the same classroom with 2 boys since before Thanksgiving. I'm really going to miss them when I'm done. Allie has enjoyed having me in the classroom right next to her's. Jake is around the corner & pops in to say hi too!

Jake's b-day is in a week. I changed the border early to reflect that. He'll be 9! Hard to believe. We are having family here for a party next weekend. My siblings are coming up on Friday/Saturday for the weekend. I can't wait to hang out with them. What a perfect end to what I assume will be a hectic week as we get back into the groove of school, work & our extra activities.