A glimpse of 2009

I am sorry...for another post with no pictures. I really hate looking at other blogs when all I have to do is read, so for this, please forgive me.


My mother passed January 19, 2007 - so ironically each year begins with me crying because I miss her so much. I think I have cried at least once a day for the past week. My mother was an amazing person who listened to EVERYTHING I had to say - bless her heart! ( I talk a LOT) It seems as I host parties throughout the holidays I miss her a little more. My mother loved a good party with lots of family and friends feasting over good food. I'll host another party tonight, and think of her. I love and miss her!

My sweet grandmother passed away this year. What an amazing woman she was. She lost her husband while very young, and continued to run the family farm. She never re-married. She raised six very honest and successful children on her own.

I was able to attend Wicked (thank you Sam) with Judy, Jill, Margo and Dave at the Capitol in SLC. What a FUN night!

My brother lost his sweet dog Susie. She was a "good dog." Lucky for him, some jerk dropped a puppy off by Hardware Ranch in November. Kirby is now officially part of the family.

WE BUILT A HOUSE...This is something that we were going to do after two years of marriage. We will be celebrating 10 years in 3 months. I'm just glad were in! I still have days when I walk to the top of the stairs and just stare. I can't believe we are finally in!

Jayson received his 10 year recognition with CVE. We were invited to attend a nice dinner and awards ceremony at the Grand America. I am so proud of him! I admire his dedication to his job, and his willingness to work wherever, whenever. He has spent many long hours on the road, providing for our family. CVE is a great company to work for, and I am blessed to know that Jayson enjoys what he does.

After a long and very heated phone call, I think that Christy (Jayson's x) and I might just be able to speak. This has been (and probably will be) a battle until Joslynn is an adult. However, there was this ONE phone call that put us on a level we have never been before. Cross your fingers. :)

Addy got her tonsils out. She has probably needed this done for years, but one last cold let us know that it was time. Her vocals have changed so much it's almost funny. She is such a good girl. She's getting a little bossy in her day - I don't know where she gets that from. :)

Ashton was doing some tricks off his bed, that resulted in a broken arm. He got his cast on Christmas Eve. He wanted it to be in Steelers color, however they did not have yellow - so this resulted in a red cast. He will get it off in 4 weeks

Jayson got to go to Denver to see the Steelers play the Broncos. Steelers won (one of the few wins this season.) We are hoping for a better ending to the season.

I spent a fun weekend in SLC with some girls celebrating our birthdays. Were planning on another trip this summer. We ate at the The Melting Pot - so much fun! The bill for the five of us was $300+ - :) I guess you've got to have those experiences once in a while! We had quite the adventure at Cameo College getting pedicures done.

The Gittins held the annual family reunion in Park City. It's a great chance to relax and have some fun. Lots of food, games, and late nights.

Each year that passes I am grateful to have what I have. I am thankful to live so close to family - both Jaysons and I. We are both blessed with wonderful parents and siblings. I am surrounded by a wonderful extended family also.
2009 has taught me a lot about myself. I lost a very dear friendship with one of my closest friends, and offended a handful of other friends. It's amazing that at my age and married with children, friends are still as important as they were in High School.
I am not much of a resolution maker....but I have one - BE A BETTER ME! Only I can make my life enjoyable, fun, exciting, adventurous and worthwhile. I want to enjoy my life while I have it. Enjoy today...yesterday was the past, tomorrow is the future, and today is the PRESENT!
Happy 2010!