First for 2009

Here's the scrapbooking page I did of the gift that Evan gave me for Christmas! He and I were watching TV one night and I saw the commercial for the necklace...said that I liked it. He said "I'll see what I can do about it!" Shrugged it off thinking..you are 12 and there is no way your dad will buy it! LOL! Well, evidently he did his homework on the computer, found it online, printed the info out, gave it to his dad and said "I'm getting this for mom". A few disappointing trips to mall, ordering it online and shipped to the store, wrapping something else in the Kay Jeweler bag (it was a loofa sponge) and wrapping the beautiful black box in 3 DIRTY socks....and there was ONE happy mommy! He even "paid" for it himself out of his chore cash (which is play money they can redeem for things they want!). I think I'll keep him for a few more years, I couldn't ask for a better son!

My Thursday 13 for today....13 things I will remember about 2008!

1. Watching Evan receive awards at his 6th grade promotion ceremony...my baby is growing up!
2. Alex blossoming in 4th grade...no longer a little boy. He finally really LOVES school!
3. Traveling to England for 2 weeks!
4. Watching the boys faces when they saw Stonehenge and Big Ben for the first time!
5. The many many many Cub and Boy Scout meetings I sat through!
6. Reading nearly 50 books!
7. Spending time with family.....Christmas and birthdays!
8. Dave's parents purchasing the house behind us!
9. Our hikes in Yosemite, no matter where else I have traveled NO place is as beautiful.
10. Getting to spend individual time with both the boys.
11. Growing as a crafter....and loving it!
12. Dave....he's the best!
13. My necklace Evan got me for Christmas!