Is it really 2009? 

I think 2008 really flew by.  It was our first full year in Champaign and we have grown to love this town so much.  At first I thought I may have made a really BIG mistake and maybe we really didn't hear God calling us but as we have settled in and we are no longer the "new" people we really love it.  I am praying that we make the "new" people feel like they really fit in here! 

Here are a few pictures that show our Thanksgiving and Christmas and the first week of 2009.  I don't know that I have ever really made goals for the new year but I did this year.  I made 11 I think.  Some are personal and some professional, spiritual and mental.  I tried to be realistic yet push myself out of my comfort zone.  So far I think I am on track.  I will keep you posted as the year goes on.

Jeremy took a trip to see his great friend Matt in South Carolina

We had a great Thanksgiving with family!

Went to and hosted some fun Christmas parties!

Had a great time with friends that came to visit us from Springfield. 

Watched my little Nephew dance around after getting his train set.

Celebrated our anniversary and had a couple of friends over to help.

Celebrated Priscilla's Birthday at our house.  This is JF's momma!