Happy new years!

Hey all - HAPPY NEW YEARS! I know its been awhile, but its been a busy month.

Not sure what happened to all this 'snow' we were suppose to get - I just had alot of ice on my windshield in the morning and it sucks. I need to clean it big time before the freeze comes this weekend. Our plans of going up to the candle factory were washed when they said 6-10inches up in the mountains and we are not getting anything. At least we were able to organize our stuff and install a new safety gate on the stairs - see below.

Where to start!

FAMILY: Chris is walking! He started right before the Christmas weekend, so its been alot of fun. After walking, he actually has good balance and can pick things up while standing. He is also a thrower and throws everything - toys, balls, block.. you name it; least to say we are leaving the wood blocks off of the floor. Having said that, if he happens to throw one thru the TV,... well its time to get another one :P Every day he is amazing us with his new and hidden talents and loves to play and go out. He is simply awesome.

Nicole is doing very well and she loves to spend time with him. She is a great wife- lots of good items this year under the tree and we have alot of fun doing things together. It seems that every time we plan something, something else comes up - go figure. Example was this weekend.. but we seem to overcome and adapt well.

SCHOOL: Started this week and I definitely have a full plate- another one of the 'you just gotta learn it' guys in the systems class Tuesday, and a good history instructor on Thursdays. Should be 'fun'! I am trying to get to BCC again as there is one student that is in my history class that is a BCC student. GRRRRR

HOME FRONT: Installed a new pantry door! Dad and I knocked it out over a long Saturday- note to self: doors cannot be cut down at the store- they do not touch em and the rip-saw station. I got one door that was 1/4" too wide and they would not touch it. We were forced to make a new door frame and install a smaller door- result?? See for yourself :D

BLURAY rocks- I did get the memorix player, but had alot of glitches. I returned it and got the Panasonic DMP-BD35K player. Much better as it cost the same and came with 6 movies for $200 out the door! :D Check out our DVD collection HERE.

CHRISTMAS: Was good this year- lots of good gifts for everyone :D
I received the headset, which rocks by the way- excellent marriage saver; no more fraggin over the TV - all thru the headset. Invest in some rechargeable AAA and you are set. :D, the programming guide- thick book, but goes from scratch to full add-on guide, lots of gift cards and cash (which I used for a new watch and Saints row2)

SPORTS: Steelers and Eagles made the championship round! Once again, a possible PA superbowl! I think the Eagles can win in AZ, but the steelers might have a harder game. I still think its possible.

GAMING: wow is well and we are almost 80 now. Nicole is about to hit 79 and I hit 78 last night. We are well into the Zul-drak zone; some of the others are 80 and others are not. Id like to see everyone get to 80 by next weekend if possible and will just take some time to get there.

Ok- I hope to use this more as that was one of my NewYear resolutions :D