It is 2009!!!

New Years

This New Year's we went to North Carolina and stayed in a beach house right on the beach! It was in Corolla in the Outer Banks area, which is close to where William and I had our honeymoon.  I think that this was my first vacation where there was no agenda, no plans...we just sat around and pretty much did nothing! I loved it!  Although, I was getting a bit restless towards the end. I was able to read a whole book, which is something I have not been able to do for quite some time!!

Oh, and of course the big news...Colin even took his first STEPS!!!  It was such an exciting moment and something I will never forget.

We also took Colin to the beach for the first time.  We only went once because it was pretty cold, so we did not venture out again. Colin was so cute in his very puffy winter jacket. The arms were so stiff that he could not move and they stuck straight out. It reminded me of The Christmas Story when the little boy who could not move his arms in his winter clothes fell down in the snow.  I love that scene. Colin did not seem to notice the ocean but this could be due to how cold it was. We stayed long enough to take a few pictures and then headed back in to get warm.

To keep with tradition I will add some New Year's resolutions.

1. Will and I are trying to eat healthier and lose a few pounds.
2. We are also working on getting into a exercise routine (using Wii Fit and outside activities)
3. Once it warms up we want to become more involved in outdoor activities for Colin (and ourselves).
4. I am hoping to keep up on this blog and at least write twice a week.
5. I also want to study for my classes more.

I guess that is it for now. Happy New Year to everyone!! I hope 2009 is an exciting year for all of our loved ones! We love you and miss you all so much!