A look back

Since today is the last day of 2008 (still doesn't seem possible), I thought I would do a look back at the year.

What a year it has been!

Cody and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary on May 1st. It really doesn't seem like 10 years have passed already. We didn't have a baby sitter, but I still tried to make it special (like I try to do everything). We had a nice dinner after the kids went to bed.

I finally got rid of the Explorer and became a member of the minivan club. Cody sold his car, to get a motorcycle (thanks to gas prices) and then a used Jeep Cherokee (which he loves). Now, he's talking about selling the motorcycle. Which I have to admit I'm really happy about because I hate the feeling I get everytime he gets on that thing. I hate the worry when he's running late from work. But, at the same time I feel so guilty because he really likes it.

I've watched my kids grow up into little people. I think that is one of the most amazing things ever. We love this stage, but at the same time it's driving us crazy.
Rylie has lost two teeth, which means she's growing way to fast. She's reading, writing and just a smart little girl. She's not into the little kid stuff anymore. Make way for Hannah Montana and all those other girlie things. No more little kid movies for her. She's cut her hair and developed a teenager attitude to go along with it. She loves her gymnastics. She takes 2 classes a week because she's on the developmental team (hopefully she'll start competing next year). Gymnastics is all she wants. She told me one day that her dream was to go to the Olympics and win a gold medal on the bars. So, look out 2020 Olympics because here we come.
Chase, wow he's just all boy. He went from playing what the girls wanted, to getting into the boy stuff. He's into golf, baseball, super hero's and skateboarding. He loves skateboarding. Although we think he's a little too young for a skateboard right now (he does have a scooter and we'll revisit the skateboard idea in a few months). Cody does have him all decked out in his Tony Hawk stuff, which he loves. He's got Tony Hawk shirts, pants, jackets and shoes. He looks so cute. And then Cody makes his hair "stand up".
Preslie, wow what can I say about her. She gets meaner every day and I mean every day. She's the bully at home but at school she lets people bully her. She's too timid at school, which is very funny. She has her own personality and attitude. It's really quite funny, of course not at the time. She will be the one giving us the run for our money. She's in gymnastics and seems to really like it. She's pretty good at it too. We started her in speech therapy and I hope we'll see a change soon. Although, I can always tell what she's saying (or almost).

Cody has been accepted to his first CRNA school and we're waiting to hear from another one. I'm so proud of him. Of course, this means another move in our future but I'm ready for it. I kind of like the moving around. He moved back to the operating room a few months back and he's so happy. He just did not like working in the ICU. His number one love is the operating room. Guess it's a good thing he's going to CRNA school. I love seeing him talk about his work again and being happy when he comes home and not so tired.

Me, I've been busy with work. I didn't think I'd enjoy working with a bunch of 5-6 year olds but I love it! I've decided this is what I want to do. I want to teach kindergarten. So, once Cody gets done with school then I hope I'll start school.