2009-Our Year In A Nuthouse...I mean, Nutshell

*Rob done with Master's program...no job

*Moved in with Rob's parents

*Sanity hangs by a thread (flaxen cord...if you will)

*Isaac cracks head open...seven staples


*Mel and Rob weekend away

*Weekend away results in job interview with CH2MHILL

*Easter in Utah


*Rob accepts job for CH2MHILL...trip to Chuck E Cheese

*May--super busy month:
--Rob graduation commencement (So proud...way to go Roberto)

--7 years....wow....
--Wedding trip to Utah (Congrats Andrew and Lessa)

--Move to Tri-Cities


*Life starts to settle down--Melanie gets on medication (it's about time)

*Andrew and Lessa visit for 4th of July

*Conrads come for a visit--talk about a nuthouse...but totally worth it (4 adults, 9 kids)

*Baby #4 on the way


*Rob goes to San Fran....Mom and Christy come to visit...lots of visitors...we LOVE IT!

*School starts--all heck breaks loose


*Heck is somewhat contained

*Still pregnant


*Life still getting better---family starts smiling and laughing together :)


*Baby Brogan is born---rough start...all is well

*Baby #4...ANOTHER BOY!

*Fun holiday season (October-December) with lots of traditions



*Thanksgiving in Utah--LOVE MY FAMILY--annual turkey bowl, talent show and hike

*Wonderful (Star Wars themed) Christmas--trip to Spokane....FUN!



*Still pregnant...another Ultrasound---everything looks good


*Baby Aidan is born--mother and baby doing well

*Plans for New Years Eve....quiet, relaxing movie night at home....bed around 10PM.



Are we ready for a new year?

I don't know,

but HERE IT COMES!

Happy 2010 to everyone!