Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I guess I figured new year, new things, new blog...what the heck. 2009 was a great year and I expect even greater things for 2010 and I thought this might be a good way to document a small slice of our world. In 2009 our beautiful daughter Ella turned 2 and is continuing to grow, change, and amaze us everyday. I FINALLY graduated with my master's degree...only took 9 years ;). I continue to teach 3rd grade at a school in Portage and Craig and I celebrated our third anniversary. Life is good. Right now I am wrapping up my 2 week vacation from work. I have LOVED spending time at home with Craig and Ella! We have had so much fun and I am surely going to be sad heading back to work on Monday but such is life. Only 6 months till summer break ;), let the countdown begin. And while I am sad to be going back to work I am looking forward to January because my mom will be coming for a visit. She was last here in the summer and I am excited for her to see all the changes in Ella. We are also in the process of finishing our basement to add some MUCH needed space. We are just waiting on ceiling and carpet as of now so we should be done by spring! I can't wait. Ella's room is overflowing and she desperately needs a playroom. So lots of good things to look forward to already in 2010. Well all for now :)