Merry Christmas Eve eve.

Wow. Did 2008 go quickly for anyone else? As I sit here, I'm wondering where '08 went!

Here are a few pic highlights for the year:

Caleb's 6th birthday was the end of February:


In May, Matthew's godmother, Stephanie was married. He was an usher in the wedding. He did a great job.


In June, we went to Michigan to visit family:



July meant fireworks:


Caleb lost his first tooth:


We used the pool A LOT in August:


and visited Stephanie in her new home and made a day trip to Lincoln Park Zoo:


September brought the start of sixth grade and first grade for the boys:

Matthew's 12th birthday:


And the start of trumpet lessons. (Thanks, Uncle Dan!)


In October we carved pumpkins:



In November, we visited family in Michigan again and Matthew learned how to shoot a gun:


And we bought our first home:


December so far saw us closing on our home, packing, working, and moving into our home by the New Year. We've been very blessed this year with all that the Lord has seen fit to provide and look forward with great anticipation to 2009!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!