One gets a tooth, one loses a tooth!

So much for my resolution. It's very hard to keep it when your internet is down. We've recently changed internet providers, and I'm unhappy to say the least. Anyhow, it's up and running, at least for now...

We've had a great start to '07. Chris took some time off last week, and I really enjoyed having him around. We took the kids to Opryland Hotel on Tuesday and looked at the lights. They had so much fun. Hopefully, I can post some pictures today. I love living in Nashville because there's always something to do.

We've also had other big news this week. Ryan got his first tooth, and Matthew lost his first tooth. It's funny because they got and lost the same tooth. I'll try to get some pics of that up soon, too. It was a big deal around here. Matthew's grandmother and grandaddy were here, so he got five dollars from them, and five dollars from the Tooth Fairy. I even had to write a letter to the tooth fairy asking if she would leave the tooth, because we really wanted to keep it. I'm not sure what I'll do with all of these teeth. My mom kept mine, and a few years ago she gave them to me, and I thought, "how disgusting!" Now, I'm the mom, and I want to keep them, but I'm sure the kids will think it's weird when they get older. Funny how things come full circle.

Happy New Year!

Well, this is sort of my New Year's Resolution...to try to keep a blog. I'm hoping this will be a way for me to keep up with family and friends, as well as an opportunity for me to keep track of all that goes on around here. I 'm terrible about writing things down, but I hope that this will be a place that I can record the funny things my kids say and do, as well as keep a record of all that's going on in our lives.

So...today is New Years! It's a day to reflect on the year's past, and to look forward to things to come. I can honestly say that 2006 was an incredible year for our family. It was so full of blessings! Our greatest blessing was the addition of our precious son, Ryan. He is such a joy! We were also very blessed with Chris's new job. When I reflect on the past year I remember: the birth of Ryan (and trying to decide on his name), Matthew starting Kindergarten, Andrew turning four and the leaps of maturity in him, leaving Little School, joining Weight Watchers (and losing 21 pounds thus far), our vacation to Destin...and our car breaking down in South Alabama with three kids for four hours, subsequently getting a mini-van that I desperately needed (I didn't mind enduring the break down b/c I knew the van was soon to come), Ryan's first Christmas, and the joys of spending precious time with our family and friends.

This has been a wonderful year, and I look forward to the experiences God has planned for us in '07!