Happy New Year!

Wow, another year gone by! 2009 was a great year for Ryan and I. We bought a new house, a month later, we welcomed Vanessa Marie and Valerie Ryan into the world, and I've gone back to school to pursue my nursing degree. I still didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up. After having the girls, I realized I wanted to be a nurse. All the nurses we became acquainted with after the girls' delivery, were so genuine and made me feel comfortable. Therefore, I am interested in Labor & Delivery. I've been making good headway on completing my prerequisite classes before applying to the nursing program. I have one more to take, Anatomy & Physiology starting next week. If all goes well, I will be ready to start the nursing program next January.

Unfortunately Ryan had to work on Friday, New Year's Day. He had to be at work at 5am. So it was just another weekend for us. That's the negative aspect of his job, but I guess that's why he makes the big bucks! His motto for his work schedule is "early to bed, early to rise". He's usually in bed by 8 at night and has to wake up between 3-4 in the morning. This usually carries onto the weekend. New Year's Eve as we were eating dinner, I got a migraine. I just had one over Christmas! Not sure why I keep getting them. I had to go lay down for awhile while Ryan cleaned up the kitchen and watched to kids. So much for New Year's Eve- oh well, it's not like we had any offers to watch our brood! Having 3 kids so close in age has put a damper on our social life, oh wait- what social life? I don't care though, I couldn't imagine life without my 3 kiddos!

Little Miss Val

Zac ran into the wall in his truck.

The girls playing with a new Xmas toy. Val-right.

Deer in our backyard!

Nessa wants a sucker!

It's time for a drink!

This is how I found Zac's room. Apparently he woke up before I did!

Nessa sucking on her sister's fingers!

Day 2 of madness- Happy New Year!

1st picture of 2010- Nessa

1st picture of 2010- Val

Valerie's heard the word "NO" a few times!

Zac and his monster eyes!

Now he's sweet wearing his pink sunglasses.

Sitting in his "boat."

Nessa's a happy girl in the tub!

Val's turn! She splashed water all over her face! 1st pic together of 2010-Val on right.

Getting ready for bed- Val on right.

Zac tired of me taking his picture.

Working on his Jeep.

Val pinned her sister!

Val hitting the step stool.

Val and Zac

Val eating the magnet.

Nessa

Sammy wants to ride! This is BEFORE the groomer's.

He's too cold now, must wear a sweater!

AFTER the groomers, he was all hair. Poor Sammy was matted, so he had to be shaved.