This Time Last Year...

I was in the Emergency Room with Meredith because she was ill. Fortunately she was okay, but we were concerned because it was the same virus that put Stephen in the hospital on Christmas. Little did I know that a few hours later I would be heading to the hospital to bring little Aiden Matthew into the world. I can't believe it has been a year already.

Now he walks, and "talks". He plays with his big brother and sister. He eats with a spoon and drinks from a sippy cup. My baby is turning into a toddler...where has the time gone!?!

My Present for Myself...

When we lived on Tybee Island, running was my thing. I lost 20 pounds, and then a move and pregnancy kinda put a stop to it. That and the oppressive heat and humidity of a Georgia summer.

We got a treadmill this summer, so I don't have any excuse to not exercise, but I came up with plenty. However, I found my motivation and a fun little tool. It is the Nike+. It is a sensor that hooks up with my ipod to set my workout and record my workout stats. I then go to a website and can keep track of my workouts!

Stephen and I have a challenge going for 2008. To run a 5K. Here is the kicker. Stephen is a 49er's fan, and I am a Cowboys' fan. We will get jerseys for each team, and if one of us fails to do a 5K by the end of the year we have to wear the other team's jersey. For example. If I fail to run the 5K I have to wear the 49er's jersey. Now, if I do run the 5K. Stephen has to wear the Cowboys' jersey. I think the jersey will look good on him!

Little Aiden is keeping me on my toes! I need to be in shape so I can keep up with him!

A little catching up...

It has been a while since I have done a blog entry. The holiday break is upon us, and I have a little more time. I successfully completed my first term at UNM and have a few weeks before I start the next one. Meredith and Devin finished school for 2007 on Friday. Stephen is off of school for the next several days, and Aiden...well, he just goes with the flow!

In October we bought a new car and traveled to Arizona to visit with Stephen's grandparents and aunt and uncle. It was quite a trip.

Here is a picture of our car:
We had just picked him up from the dealership the day before our trip to Arizona.

On the way to Arizona we stopped at the Very Large Array and Pie Town for lunch and (of course) pie! YUMMY!!!


Here is a picture of Meredith and Aiden with their great grandmother in the background:
We paid a visit to Fort Huachuca and stopped in the museums:

At the end of October, Meredith had her first Orchestra Concert. She plays the viola.

In November we moved from a townhome to a house. I like having a front and back yard! I also like having space between us and our neighbors!


Here is cute picture of Aiden pouting:

A week ago we went to the Egypt exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum. We weren't able to take pictures of the exhibit, but here are some pictures of Meredith and Aiden dressed up as Ancient Egyptians.

Finally, Meredith had her Winter Concert for Orchestra.

Well, I think you are about caught up now! Of course we will be taking pictures on Christmas morning. Morgan will be here on Aiden's birthday. We can't wait! We will take pictures then, too!

In the meantime...

Merry Christmas!!!!