Here Goes...

I have been telling myself for months now that I can be as cool as my sister-in-laws and start this whole "blog thing" so here I go at my first attempt. I love to read all of our family and friends' blogs and keep updated on their families so hopefully I can try to do the same. I also figure it will be a great way to look back and keep track of my own family craziness.

So this past Monday was our official one year anniversary in our new house in Syracuse. I always say it takes at least one year to get used to a new place and I would still say that is true. We are enjoying our neighborhood and my good friend Denise (who lives one street over) has made the transition much easier- it is always nice to see a familiar face. We have enjoyed being back near our families and the kids have made lots of new friends. I do miss our friends in Idaho but that is always the downside to moving.

We have had plenty of projects to keep us busy in the new house but with each project it make it feel more like home. We are just beginning the fun project of finishing our family room in the basement - try not to be jealous!

We have year round school here and Madi and Robby just started back last week. Madi started 4th grade and Robby started 1st. The kids are enjoying it so far and so is Mom! However, the starting of 4th grade makes Mom and Dad feel a little freaked out - when did that happen?!

James is still working for Empi selling Physical Therapy equipment and I am working about one day a week at Davis Surgical Center. James is looking forward to fall and the coaching of both Madi and Robby's soccer teams. (maybe "looking forward" is a littl bit of a stretch - but what do you do when the league calls begging for coaches)

Well I hope I can keep this up...wish me luck!