Well Merry Christmas!

Wow- we missed a lot on our blog over the past couple of weeks! Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! We had a fantastic Thanksgiving filled with yummy foods and family. We are especially thankful to be with family this year although it was a little bitter sweet because we were supposed to be celebrating it in Texas at our new home or in NYC at the Macy's Parade. If there is one thing that we've learned, it's that everything happens for a reason...and there is definately a reason why we aren't where we are today! Well autumn soon turned into winter...at least for the rest of the world. We're rainy and dreary here! Louisiana winters include weather ranging from 35-85 degrees depending on the day!!!
That past couple of weeks have been quite busy including working at the Very Merry Market for Junior League (we attended the preview party too), Black Friday sales, seeing friends perform in the Nutcracker, Lida's company's Christmas party (which was lots of fun!), and preparing for our own Christmas party on Saturday. Oh...not only that, but we celebrated our 9 year dating anniversary on 12/5 which was amazing!
This year it seems, that even though there is hustle and bustle everywhere we have more respect for the season. We're not sure if it's because we're older or if it is because we get to play a "Santa" to others ... but it sure makes a difference. In the past couple of weeks Lida has managed to get almost all of the shopping done (much of it on Black Friday) and our Christmas cards are ready to be mailed! This is the first year (since before we were married) that we have been prepared WAY ahead of time and it feels great.
As we wind down to 2009, we must admit that although we didn't reach all of our goals this year - we definately sailed through the year - we learned flexibility and learning to make the right decisions when they are obvious! We also realized that many times, even though you think things are supposed to be one way, they really should be the other!! We miss everyone - please know that you are all in our thoughts as we go through the holiday season as well as the New Year!
Keep us posted on your adventures!

Love you guys!
K&L