Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! Chels, Kitten, and I have had a pretty good NYE so far--we made nachos for dinner, sipped some champagne and sparkling apple cider, and watched Titanic (ha ha, still makes me cry)! I have two days off in a row at home with my wifey, yay! For those of you who don't know, Chels has been having an episode of back pain that has lasted almost a month, so she's been home from work trying to recover. Slowly but surely! Thanks for all of your support, our dear family & friends. Chelsea has been dealing with back pain and herniated discs since she was 15, had back surgery a few years ago on one disc, and occasionally has flair-ups. Currently she has a disc protruding that is pressing against her sciatic nerve a causing pain down her legs, making it difficult for her to sit, bend, stand for long periods of time, etc. Not good... But! We're hanging in there :) We renewed our gym membership and are hoping to get stronger and more fit--cheers to a healthier 2011! Hope everyone is having a fabulous NYE and a has a happy 2011 New Year!

Christmas Day

Christmas is here! Finally! :) Chels and I had been waiting to look in our stockings for days (apparently Santa comes early to our house...) YAY!


A new cupcake carrier for her lunch


Some new lotions and potions for me



A cute new jacket and sweet new watch from my sweet wifey :)


Chelsea's new boots, neck warmer, scarf, hat, gloves & Wii motion from my family

My new gloves, neck warmer, and a new purse, thanks Mama & Sissies!

After we opened the rest of our presents we headed over to Steph & Dan's to spend Christmas day with them and Barry & Cindy :) We had a lovely brunch and spent the day relaxing and catching up.

The newlyweds and chefs extraordinaire!

Barry & Cindy

Me & Chels

Yay! New Sonicare toothbrush for Chels (and one for me, too)! Thanks Mom & Dad!

Steph & Dan with a wedding photo canvas from Barry & Cindy

Chels & I with our wedding photo canvas

Family Christmas picture

We had a great holiday! Love to all of our family and friends we didn't get to spend it with, we miss you! :)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! It's been a while since we've updated, we've been busy! We got our tree and decorated for the holidays, as you can see below...


Chels is very strategic about where the lights and each ornament are placed


Kitten also has her own ornament!

She loves the tree!

This awesome calendar is now ours, given to us by Chelsea's parents. We love this calendar especially because Candace and her sisters had the EXACT same one growing up!!! We used to fight over who would get to move the mouse each day, and I usually moved it when it wasn't my turn (sorry, Ashley)! :) Now Chels and I get to fight over who gets to move the mouse, yay!

It seems that all Kitten wants for Christmas is this box

Barry, Sean, Claire, Sandy

We went to Steph & Dan's on Thursday night for Cindy's birthday dinner. It was very fun! Steph is learning to cook and everything was delicious, great job, Boo! :)

Miranda & Matt, always so cute

Aunt Cathy, Cindy, and Steph, toasting Cindy's birthday!

Chels and I with our new wool socks for our weekly walks with Aunt Cathy and Steph


A puzzle picture of Chels from when she was tiny, super cute! This was made by Auntie Laura when Chelsea was little, and Cindy gave it to me for Christmas this year. Very sweet! I need to practice my puzzle putting together skills...Steph, we can practice together! Neither of us get the concept of not "making" the puzzle piece fit, oops :)

The Newlyweds' first Christmas

We had Barry & Cindy and Steph & Dan over tonight for a Christmas Eve family dinner :) Chels and Kitten relaxing after the festivities...

All smiles while playing her new Wii games!