Where did November go?

Is anyone else wondering what happened to November? Here we sit, on the eve of the 7th of December, with Christmas less than three weeks away. The smell of fresh-cut grass in our newly-landscaped backyard is still kind of lingering in my mind. It is hard to believe that 2009 is rapidly coming to a close. Just in case it ends more quickly than I have time to post, I'll give my 2009 re-cap here.

So much has happened this year! I am about to embark upon a fantastic new journey I hope to write about in the coming weeks. This is a dream of mine that is coming to fruition much sooner than I could have ever hoped; truthfully, it's a dream I never even knew I had until the early part of this year! Please stay tuned for more on this amazing story. :)

Darren continues his work with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Although he has had to take some furlough days (mandatory leave without pay), we are all thankful that he still has a job! I am personally thankful for Darren's dedication, both to the CDLE and to this family. He is a wonderful father and amazing husband and friend.

Tevin is thriving in his second year of preschool at St. Luke's Little School. His teacher, Miss Dawn, told me the other day that Tevin is a refreshing change from "the typical boy" because he often chooses to do his own thing as opposed to running with the pack. She also said she is impressed with his keen social awareness. "He definitely knows right from wrong!"

Brynlee has started writing her own letters, primarly "B" and "E", which she made up all on her own without any tutoring. She is very expressive with her emotions; it appears we bypassed the "Terrible Twos" and have on our hands a "Terrible...." er, um... a "Terrific Three"!!!! I'm still very impressed with how both children behave in almost any situation. Brynlee just gives me an extra challenge on an almost daily basis!

The Lord has been very good to us this year and I know He will continue to provide for us in 2010! Love to all and Happy New Year!