whoa...where did the year go!!!!

OK, so my blog took a nose dive this year. I wish I could say it was because I was super busy....I wish I could say that I was on a fabulous vacation.....but I can't....I just got lazy! So many things did happen, so many memories were made, I am sad that I didn't get them all down here!

From January to now....
The girls grew so much! They are FINALLY on growth charts. They are 25%tile in height and weight! YEAH! they turned 3 in September. It has been a magical age for them. They are talking so much, writing their names, naming letters and associating all letters with a person or an object. They are singing songs (and will be in the Christmas program at church) They are running, jumping, counting, talking and talking and talking....did I mention talking???

Rich got a job in May. That has been a blessing on us! He is loving being in the workforce again, and is up to the many challenges. He is continuing with his airplane models, and contests. The girls enjoy those too.

Me, still teaching. Another year in third grade. Many ups and downs with teaching, but still enjoy the hours and the time off!

As a family we have really started going to church regularly and feel part of the family. I have gotten involved with the worship team and will play the piano every so often. The girls love Sunday School and teach us their lesson when they get home.

Rich and I got to celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary this year, kid free. It was so nice, and yet....so different without the twins. We went to the Drag Races....my fave! I have watched or gone to the drags since I was a young girl...it was a GREAT weekend away, thank you nema/papa/ and Aunt Melanie for watching the girls!

We also have news...April 5 or so....we will be welcoming a new baby sister or brother into the house. Never though I would be a party of 5, but here we are. I am 18 weeks along, and everything is going well....for as much as I can tell. When I was pregnant with the twins I went to the doctor every week....this one...every 4 weeks...so it is a different experience. The girls are excited to be a big sisters!!! They are both hoping for a baby brover with a peanut!

Halloween just passed...we took the girls trick or treating this year. They were not too sure about it for the first 3 or 4 houses but then loved every minute of it near the end of the evening.