Wow! I guess, just like everyone else, I am wondering where the year has gone. Some look back at the passing of 2009 with sadness and others are glad to see it go. I guess I feel a bit of both. Since I can't go back in time, I say goodbye to the old year and look forward to the new. It was a busy year. Sam moved home in February. It was a difficult time for her...for all of us. And I cannot say I am sorry to have that time behind us.
In September Sam was off to University on the mainland. October saw Bryen moving out and into her own apartment. I miss them both. The house is once again quiet where, for awhile, it was lively with young people coming and going through the day. Sometimes I enjoy the quiet but I really miss the noise, too. As much as I miss them, I will be content knowing that I have raised two happy, healthy young women.
Christmas was wonderful this year. Robert brought his girlfriend, Brenda, to Christmas dinner. Unfortunately her daughter, Abby, couldn't make it as she was with her dad. Zach, my nephew brought his girlfriend, Josie. Both fit well into our family.
Christmas dinner was at the senior citizens apartments where my parents live. My mom had asked for the big room and it was perfect for our group of 15. Plenty of seating and room to relax after dinner. We cooked some of the stuff in the kitchen off of the big room and clean up was a snap in there.
We didn't do the usual Christmas day run around. After leaving the apartments, we went to Alen and Lindas for a little bit and then came home. The next day we went to Rebeccas and Colins and then to Josephs parents for a short visit. Even then, we didn't do a huge amount of running around.
Today we are having a New Years dinner here at home. Bryen plans on coming and bringing her friend Megan. Samantha is still home...Until Monday when we take her back to University.
It is snowing outside. Just right for a quiet day at home. :)
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