Closing 2008, beginning 2009

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Jason and I had a great time in Atlanta. It was good to see my parents and some old friends. We looked around at some houses while we were there just to get a feel for the area we would like to live in and the prices of homes. It is amazing how much cheaper houses are there compared to Colorado and how much more you can get for your money! Don't get me wrong, I like our house in Colorado but we could get an even bigger house with much more upgrades for quite a bit less! It really makes me want to move back :(
On another note, I cannot believe 2008 is almost over. It has been a very fast year! I am excited to see what 2009 has to bring! I hope everyone has a very blessed New Year!

Wow, it is so hard to believe that Christmas is next week! This holiday season has been very busy but very good. Jason and I enjoyed my company Christmas party and his as well. This is the first year that I have worked somewhere that actually does something for thier employees at Christmas unlike the hospital! It was very refreshing. We also baked and decorated some yummy sugar cookies yesterday. My most favorite Christmas tradition that I haved enjoyed since childhood is sleeping under the Christmas tree. Jason and I decided to carry on that tradition this year. Basically we just have yummy snacks, watch Christmas movies, and then sleep on a pallet under the tree! It may sound a little strange, but it is lots of fun and we look forward to passing the tradition on when we have children. We will be heading to Atlanta to spend Christmas with my parents on Tuesday. We hope that everyone has a joyous Christmas and blessed New Year!

Thanksgiving

Well, I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Jason and I decided to stay here in Colorado this year for Thanksgiving since we are traveling for Christmas. We relaxed and watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade then we went over to our friend's house and had Thanksgiving dinner with them. Today,we got up at 4:15 am and headed to Wal-Mart to get a new tv. We got quite a bit of our Christmas shopping done which I am very excited about! Now we are focusing our attention on Christmas and all the craziness leading up to it!!

Finally!

So, Jason applied for a new position at work way back in July. Everytime he spoke with the manager to see if they were close to hiring someone for the position the guy would say,"just hang in there we will make a decision soon." Well, Jason FINALLY got a response on Monday and he got the job!! He will now be a "real" manager and have about 20 people under him. It will be great experince for him and will hopefully provide more job stablility for him. The best part is that he got clearance from his boss to relocate back to Atlanta. We won't move until next summer or next fall but I am very happy that moving back home is more of a reality now!

Weekend Mountain Getaway

Jason and I had a wonderul weekend away in the mountains this past weekend. We went up to Glenwood Springs and stayed there for a couple of days. Glenwood Springs is home to the largest natural hot spring. The main pool is the length of a football field! One pool is around 90 degrees while the other pool is around 104 degrees. They also have a very small pool that is 122 degrees! We spent our first day there shopping in the downtown and relaxing in the pool. On our second day, we went walking on a beautiful trail along the Colorado River, got a couple's massage, and relaxed in the pool again!
On Sunday morning, we got up and drove to Aspen which is about an hour south of Glenwood Springs. I think Aspen is probably my favorite mountain town, it is very charming and beautiful! We got to visit the Maroon Bells, which is one of the most photographed spots in CO. It is where several mountain peaks meet and there is a lake underneath...it was breathtaking! Jason and I would love to have a mountain house in Aspen one day...however, a little shack in the downtown was going for 5 million so I think it may be awhile before we can get one!!!

Trip to Michigan

Jason and I went up to Michigan for a few days of relaxation this past week. We had a great time visiting with family and had a great Labor Day cookout. We also went up to Mackinaw Island for a couple of days with Jason's cousin and his wife. We had a great time and really enjoyed the scenery. On the island, cars are not allowed so you can get around by foot, horse and buggy, or bike. We choose to get around on a tandem bike...it was so much fun! I have always wanted to try one, but Jason was a little more hesitant. We were afraid it might cause a fight, but I think it actually saved us from one since he had to stay the same pace as me and not leave me in the dust!:) We had a great time and very much needed the time away.

My First Blog!

So I have decided it is time to jump on the blogging bandwagon. I enjoy reading everybody else's blogs, so I figured why not start one of my own! I hope to keep everyone updated on what is happening in our lives out here in Colorado!