Think sunny and therefore it is . . .

With the dreary and cold weather (40 feels cold to me now) I am a little jealous of my parents and grandparents soaking up the sun in Naples, Florida. They keep sending pictures and calling to say how nice it is. Must be nice! Some of my favorite pictures . . .

Sunset in Naples

My grandparents living the life . . . I hope I'm doing this at their age!

2009 - New Year, New Beginnings

We had a great New Years with special friends & family. Chris' brother, Josh, drove many hours to come down for a few days over his break, and Angela and Steve made the long trip down from Indy. We also hung out with Nate and Stephanie . . . our fellow Indy friends that made the big move down to Nashville as well!


We wanted to show them where we like to go to listen to live music, so we took them to Tootsies (which was packed and decorated to the point where you couldn't see 2 feet in front of you). So, we continued to The Stage where there were seats and no charge to get in and enjoy the atmosphere!

My favorite moment was at midnight when Chris said, "It's 2009, the year we will get married."

Steve, Angela, Josh & Chris at Tootsies



Nate, Stephanie, Chris, Jill & Josh at The Stage



Angela, Nate & Stephanie's friend, Josh, Nate, Stephanie & Steve



Jill & Angela

Christmas Vacation

One of our favorite DVD's to pull out at Christmas is of course Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase. Chris can recite every word . . . just as you think he knows one line he continues to quote a whole scene! I don't know when the first time I saw it was, but every time I see it I go back (as Kenny says). One of our quirky traditions that I hope never ends. . . .

Our Christmas vacation started with our own little celebration at the Melting Pot in downtown Nashville. Chris gave me a gift card last Christmas for there, and as I do . . . I "saved" it for a special occasion. . and it was perfect.

Wednesday, Christmas Eve - Williams Family, Louisville, KY

Thursday, Christmas Day - Stephens Family, Hamilton, OH

Chris & Chloe dancing in BW3's :-)

Our first time learning how to play guitar hero . . . I can see how it is addicting!

Saturday - Louisville, KY - We got to see my brother & his family, as well as Grandpa & Betty who drove up from Elizabethtown for our full family celebration. I had to take a picture at the table as that is my favorite place around the holidays . . . for the food and the company. :-)

We made it a country Christmas, and bought the kids cowboy boots and hats:

Chris must have been good this year:

Sunday - We got to meet up with Heather & John Boyd for breakfast (Chris' friends from Denver, CO that were visiting family in Louisville as well). Isabella is their cute little daughter that we enjoyed getting to see again!