December 29, 2009 Chris and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary. On the one hand it is hard to believe 8 years has passed. But on the other, our actual wedding day seems like ages ago! And wow how things have changed! This was a very exciting anniversary and Chris surprised me with a night out. First off, Chris has never su
rprised me like this and really is not the take-charge of the plans kind of guy! But he did it all right this time. On his way out the door for work that morning he said "oh by the way don't thaw any steaks for tonight" as that was our plan to celebrate. So this got me thinking...but I did not want to have my hopes up, so I was counting on take-out. I just did not know there was a sitter lined up so how could it be anything else? I had a hair appointment at 4, so at least my hair would be fixed, either way, I mean if there should be a sitter coming! When I got home with my new do, Chris was dressed up and ready to go, so I got myself that way too. My mom arrived about 6:30 and we were off...to Dallas! We had reservations at Nobu, and it was fabulous!! Despite some crazy weather (wintery mix) we had a wonderful, and safe night! Thanks for a great evening, and an even greater 8 years!
We rang in the new year at home with a few close friends. We had dinner, followed by games - this was a lot of fun! Games included "Find the Pooh" - a race between Amy and me to put together a Winnie the Pooh children's puzzle (she won), a "Friends" trivia contest, "Shaq Attack" - a basketball shoot out on Price's new set, and a balanc
ing on one foot contest between Chris and Chris. We are so thankful for the friends and family we have. Here's to a great "twenty-ten"!!
This was such an exciting Christmas. The season seemed to go on and on (in a good way!) and we just enjoyed every minute of it! The kids were really in to all of it this year and it was so fun! Compliments of the Cheathams, the kids got to wake up each morning and look for "Phelps" the Elf on the Shelf. As the story goes, he'd fly home to the North Pole every night and report back to Santa about how the kids behaved that day and then he'd return each morning and land in a different spot. Some mornings he even brought little gifts with him! The kids had such fun looking for him and were so excited when he brought a gift; they'd scream "thank you Phelps!!!" We also did lots of baking! I broke out the Kitchen Aid (which has lived way up high in a cabinet for a very long time) and made numerous batches of sugar cookies. We'd roll them out, with the kids using the rolling pins from their play-doh set, and then ice and decorate them with "sprinklers". We celebrated Christmas Eve at Chris' parents this year for the first time since we've been married. It was lots of fun, even if a bit chaotic. It was sad being away from the Abilene bunch, as we are normally there for Christmas. And it was my mom's first Christmas EVER away from my Grandma! But the kids loved getting to be with their cousins and it was all a great time. Santa made a pretty big delivery at the Andrews home. A roller coaster ride and a total sports center made the season complete and the kids will no doubt be excited when next Christmas rolls around!
In about a once per decade occurrence we got a picture of me with my three 1/2 brothers (dad's kids). Last time we saw them was 3 years ago when I was pregnant. And before that, I couldn't even guess. It was a neat time to see them and their kids. Charis and Price felt right at home with all of them too, which was special.
