Cya 2009 - Welcome 2010

This year hopes to be a better year than the last one. 2009 stayed true to it's character right from beginning to end, and I for one, am pleased to give it a kick in the caboose as it goes.

So much to do it seems

Brent wants to go into the reserves. The reserves (for those who don't know) do not go overseas to war. They are asked if they wish to (many do) but it is NOT a requirement. The reserves do what their name suggests. They are here in Canada helping us out as needed. For example when a horrible snow storm hits, they are the ones who come help. Or when the floods happen in Manitoba, they are the ones who come and sandbag. Fires, plane crashes, rescue operations, etc. That plus they train them for a career and also pay them. I am already proud of Brent for all he has accomplished and the person he has become, the fact he is so interested in this makes me almost burst with pride. Here is a website about the reservists - from the horses mouth so to speak.

http://www.forces.ca/html/reserveforce_en.aspx

Larry and Brent keep missing the open house's at the barracks. Only once by their own fault (sleeping in) every other time there hasn't been one (Holidays). So the guard told them to go to the office downtown instead, which is what they will do this week.

Jessica still loves her singing which is great! She is a lovely sweet kind girl (EVERYONE who KNOWS her knows this to be true). She would NEVER hurt a fly. She is beautiful, witty and smart. I am very proud of her also. She is enjoying grade 7 and starting to become a real teen. Wanting to do her hair in the mornings and put on a little make up. I am of course overseeing the makeup use as I don't' want her caking it on looking like a little tramp. I find that so cheap on girls that are very young especially.

This year I have decided to get in shape. I think I said that last year too? I am going to do my best thats for sure! I want to spend the rest of my years in good shape and doing more things! Hopefully I stick with it this year.

We are looking into buying a bowflex. There are some really good deals on kijiji so we might get one.

Trying to organize my house has been quite a undertaking! I have all that plus put away Christmas still - yipes! lol I'll get it done eventually!