Goodbye 2008

That picture pretty much sums up 2008. It was a total roller coaster! What started out as the worst year of my life has ended up being the best. Sophie Marie is here with us---and I am totally in love/obsessed/can't stand to be away from her---and Joe proposed. I couldn't be happier!

Although the last 3 months of 2008 was great, I'm really excited to say goodbye to 2008. And I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way!

Here's to a wonderful 2009! Happy New Year!

Christmas #1

Joe got me new skis for Christmas! They are K2 Burnin' Luv's and they are AMAZING! I tested them out yesterday at Cyrstal. Yesterday was the first time I've been able to ski in a long time .Last year at this time I could hardly walk, let alone ski. It felt so good to be back up on the mountain! I was a little worried about my leg being weak, but it did just fine. I did get tired a lot faster than usual though. At one point I stopped to talk to Joe and I just fell down! My right leg is definitely weak. Hopefully skiing will help it get strong fast!

The weather at Crystal was perfect! Clear sky for the first part of the day with the perfect (in my opinion) amount of powder. I must admit I feel like I've been hit by a truck today though! I am SO sore! It feels good though.......I guess. That's what I'll keep telling myself! I got Joe a weekend ski trip to Bend and Mt. Bachelor for one of his presents, so I'm excited for that! I can hardly keep up with Joe anymore, but luckily he's patient and puts up me. :) Joe's mom and dad got me a Bose Wave Radio for Christmas. I'm so excited to get home and get it set-up! I've wanted one for so long and was totally surprised to get it.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! It's hard to believe it's already over---it came and went too fast. :( Joe and I ended up spending Christmas with his family this year since my sister was still in the hospital. It's was hard to be away from my family on Christmas, but it was easier knowing I wasn't missing out on anything. We decided to celebrate on New Year's Day instead so I'm looking forward to that.

We're leaving for home tonight. I'm so excited to get home and down to Vancouver to see Sophie!

Sophie Marie DeCarlo

I'm in love! Sophie Marie DeCarlo was born this morning at 1:53 AM. 6lbs 4oz---and a full head of black wavy hair! She's so precious! Congratulations to my sister and George. They are going to be amazing parents! I love you Sophie Marie!

More snow pics!

Ahhh...I'm so glad I'm an indoor kitty!

Joe went skiing at Crystal and all he brought me was this picture...
I don't think our house has ever seen this much snow!

Poor plants!

Where's the patio?!

Arctic Blast '08 killed our plant... :(

Arctic Blast '08!

It hasn't stopped snowing here all day! I'm up at my mom and dad's house waiting for Joe to get back to town. Last time he called he was in Chehalis and only going about 30 MPH so it might be awhile before he gets here! I went out to my car to leave so I'd be home when he got there, but I forgot that I'd have to get all the snow off of my car first. I get to park in the garage at home so I'm spoiled! I think I'll just have him come up here when he gets to town--and let him get all the snow off!

I can't remember the last time it snowed like this. I don't even think it snowed this much when I lived in Pullman! My mom and dad probably almost have 10 inches---Joe and I probably have about 6. I love it!

Happy 37th!

Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad! Thanks for showing us how it's done and being such wonderful parents!!

We (mom, dad, Kim, George, Joe and I) usually all celebrate with mom and dad on their anniversary, but due to the crazy weather and Kim being on bed rest, this year was pretty low-key! I was able to get up their hill and have dinner with them tonight though. We'll just have to have a belated celebration when the roads are clear and there are 7 of us instead of 6!

Joe left tonight for Edgewood. I think he's crazy! He left our house at 4ish and he was just getting onto 512 at around 8:30. I didn't think it was worth going, but he didn't seem to think the freeway would be too bad. Right! I think he was just trying to convince himself it wouldn't be bad because he's so excited to go skiing at Crystal tomorrow with his cousin! Hopefully the roads to Crystal are clear.....I'm so worried about him! He started his "Christmas Vacation" today. He got off around 3 and he doesn't have to work again until the 28th!

No new Good Morning America updates. If the weather continues like this though, I know it wont be on. It may be on everywhere else in the country, but not here. It's the "Arctic Blast" breaking news 24/7!

Hope everyone is enjoying the snow!

Another false alarm!

Sorry to anyone who got up at the crack of dawn on this snowy Sunday morning to watch me on GMA! You know how it is when it snows in the Pacific Northwest---it's always breaking news! ABC was coverage about the big snow storm. Shouldn't we all know how to deal with snow?! We live in WASHINGTON!!

Anyway, it wasn't on here---I thought it just wasn't on because of the "breaking news" on KATU, but I just got an email from Nicole (the producer):

Our MRI story got replaced overnight by a weather report from New Hampshire. Apologies. This is the sort of thing that happens with news programs, not out of the ordinary. I will update everyone with a new airdate as soon as I can. Have a nice weekend.

A couple of people told my mom they saw the preview for the story on KOMO. It was just a description of the story and a picture of me. Weird!

I really did get interviewed! I promise!

It's snowing as I write this and it's gorgeous! The high tomorrow is only supposed to be 21! I love it!

Hope everyone has a good Sunday!