Happy New Year!

Now that it is 2009 what resolutions did you guys make? Me?? None-You can't improve on perfection ;)' . Lisa did tell me about a program that is called Couch to 5K in 9 weeks and I have started that. You start out walking more than you jog and eventually end up jogging 20 out of the 25 minute work out. I am on my first week and I can see how this program can encourage you to continue rather than trying to do to much too fast and dropping out. I take Roxy with me and when we get back we both collapse me on the couch her on her bed. What a pair.

Christmas Eve was spent at Mom & Dad's with Steve, Rick, Madison, Lisa, Sam, Crista, Jared, Cheryl and Robert. We had a blast. The "Kids" took responsibility for the meal and it was delicious. We had chicken, ham, pretzel salad (yuck) green beans, mashed potatoes and Madison's favorite dinner rolls. Dinner was followed by a gift exchange with the cost of the gift not exceeding $5.00. There were some pretty interesting gifts. Jared made out the best. He got a remote controlled truck...I know what you are thinking how can that be only $5.00. Mom's thrifty shopping that's how. Dad ended up with "autographed" photos of Joe Biden and Sarah Palin. Tooo funny.

I spent New Years Eve at my neighbors the Barrett's. We always have a good time. This year we played Wii for hours as well as ate and drank to our hearts desire. It is always good when you don't have to drive anywhere just walk across a lawn and your home.

Hope everyone had a safe New Year. Talk to you soon.

The Beginning

Hello,

This is my first attempt at "Blogging". HHHHMMMM what to say.

Sharon and Melissa came out from Louisiana last week, for a few days, and we had a great time. We (Mom, Sharon, Me and Melissa) went to Crista's Bridal Shower on Saturday September 27th. Cheryl and Lisa hosted and put on a great spread with dessert including a chocolate fountain that we dipped peanut butter balls, rice krispy squares, pound cake and strawberries into. It was yuuummmmy. As soon as I can I will down load some photos for you all to see.

I am no longer working in the Mortgage Industry. Not a surprise considering what is happening there. I have been working for the Great State of California (budget hopelessly late and a deficit of millions if not billions). I can guarantee that my salary does not significantly impact the states budget. I am in the process of applying for the Correctional Department. Just waiting for my background investigation to be completed and a psych evaluation (think I will pass) and a physical. I am hoping to be assigned in the Vacaville or Sacramento area. Don't want to move out of my comfy little house.

Roxy and Thumper are well. I walked out into the garage last night and Thumper was playing with a mouse. I was happy cause he is earning his kibble but YUCK! Thumper has not adjusted well to my roommates two cats. They are both female MoMo and Razzel. All Thumper wants to do is play and they just don't get it so a lot of hissing goes on. Roxy is as neurotic as ever but she is just such a cuddly 85 lb lap dog I just can't get enough of her.

I will try and update this twice a month (I am not as ambitious as Cheryl with her goal of posting every week. Best of luck with that)