Week 51

Welcome back and I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.  We've had some great family time the past few days and are looking forward to more as we prepare for the new year.  I'm ready for a fresh start and can feel that 2019 will be a good one for that.

Here's a look at last week's pictures:

Day 351- Monday. 12/17/18

Justin got his first college acceptance letter today from the University of Pacific with a scholarship and grant money.  He's happy about it but also bit concerned because it's the most expensive of all the schools he applied to..  No worries though there will be more offers soon.

Day 352- Tuesday, 12/18/18

Tyler was able to come to Brandon's home game tonight.  Too bad it was a close one that they lost so Brandon did not play because of that.  Hopefully there will be another game Tyler can catch where his brother actually plays.

Day 353- Wednesday, 12/19/18

The pool/bar room is finally all unpacked and set back up.  Christmas decorations kind of took priority over it for a few days.  Also John's car was hit in the parking lot while he was out to lunch.  Thankfully it was not a hit and run, but now he has to deal with repairs over the holidays.  No fun!

Day 354- Thursday, 12/20/18

I banged out a good chunk of wrapping today, and then when I picked up Brandon from practice he was sporting a new team sweatshirt.  Nice! I like them a lot and so does he.  The team will look sharp in them for sure.

Day 355- Friday, 12/21/18

TGIF and cheers to the start of our holiday break.  We're both pretty much off for the next couple weeks and are looking forward to some good family time. The kids also just finished finals for their first semester and even the pets are ready for all the holiday fun to begin.

Day 356- Saturday, 12/22/18

Not too fast--we're here in Sacramento at the second game of the week and Brandon did play but Tyler couldn't make it today.  Such is life.  While we were out John and Justin worked together to finally get the outside of our house decorated.  It's a minimalist version but hey it's done and we appreciate their hard work on top of everything else they had to do this week.

Day 357- Sunday, 12/23/18

Justin and I started the holiday baking this morning and will finish up tomorrow.  We're breaking in that new kitchen and so far loving how it all works.  We're also dreaming of all the magical moments sure to come over the next couple days.  It is the most wonderful time of the year after all!

Wait!  One more-

December's Family Photo

Us in front of the tree of course.  Happy Holidays!

That's it for now.  Less than a week left in this year and I can't hardly believe it!  See you next year--wow!!