It's the age of ...

The new year has come. Yay? Last year ended kind of whatever for us. Don't get me wrong, everything was fine just weird at the same time.
Hoss has declared this year the year of the hr.
So this year was mostly like any others. We went to mom's for New Years to do Christmas with my family and it was a blast. The boys are just getting old enough to start staying up closer to midnight in fact one did make it to midnight. Hoss spent way too much money on nice ending fireworks (he stayed in the budget though so no complaints) and they were AWESOME! I feel asleep somewhere between 11-12 but was up for the display (obviously) but slept through some of the louder fireworks. Nobody (Hoss) threw fireworks at us or in the fire on purpose to scare us.
I have a few photos but you'll have to check them out on facebook or tumblr because that's where I posted them this time around --> took them with my new phone so it was easier.
Then Sunday we went to see Hoss's mom for her b-day. Again nice, took the three kids and that made it more interesting. Saw Hoss's dad and g-parents Christmas Eve. All in all, wonderful time.
First year though we didn't make plans to see friends. Last minute I got my girls together for a quick evening but otherwise it was "friendless" and WONDERFUL! No stress, no worries, no extra spending and traveling (because why ever should people travel to see us)
I only got bogged down as to what to get Hoss since he went to San Diego, we're trying to do something else with our money so I didn't want to spend a lot until it goes through (which meant no dishwasher for the house). But I think the stress actually came from his flight issues and just went from there.
All in all, a good holiday time.
This year the major thing planned is the Final Four and Hoss's 30th b-day. I had hoped to convince him to go back to the CWS (which would only be fitting, Hoss, year of the hr... home run =D) but doesn't look like he's up for it. Maybe we'll pick up a few concerts.
So Hoss, here to the year of the hr!

It's the greatest time of year

It really is and not because of Christmas at this point.
Last time I talked about having foudation work done to our house by company B... turns out it will be by company d for a fraction of company B's fraction :) And it will happen TOMORROW!!!!
Company B didn't show up when they said and didn't call until 2 hours later. Bye bye business!
I guess this weekend I'll finally put up the tree and decorate. I've been hestiant because of Huckabay. But I'm finding myself more and more in the Christmas mood so it's time.

I think a change...

Changes, changes, changes. I actually love them when expected and tolerate when unexpected.
First order of business: house! Looks like we are going to get our foundation fixed. It's more than I wanted to pay, less than what I expected but I totally understand why. We tried to go with the best but he told us for the one corner we had they were too expensive and I totally appreciate that. Some people take it as my business isn't enough but I take it as honesty and understanding. The guy he had call us was half the price but also had a min. Hey, I'm cool with that, they have to make a living and it's not like this is everday business. I'm sure we could find someplace cheaper but honestly, it's reasonable to us and so we're going with it. Plus I just want it done!
Also looking at something else house-related which means I'll be on edge until we have a yes or no.
Next! Jobs... interesting times. I've been thinking about updating that resume and looking but some other things have changed and maybe I won't have to do that just yet. Hoss's job is going through changes. Another quarter of furloughs (grrrrrr) but someone just left and that will mean changes but we have no idea what kind. Hopefully good news for Hoss.
Christmas plans have vaguely changed too. We had planned on just giving each other pots and pans and a dishwasher but LaTech made it to the Poinsettia Bowl so it looks like Hoss is getting shipped off to go! Me, I get to spend three lonely days with the pups because I have no time off aside from sick days and I just don't lie so I won't do that.
It's excited though, Tech doesn't get to go to many Bowl games and this one isn't just an hour away or in Idaho. We should have had a better season but we lost some games we could have won (or had won but gave it up in OT **grumble**).
Another change was Thanksgiving. We actually hosted it. Now, I didn't do the cooking but my house was clean and I worked on sides. And it was nice. My grandparents and parents came over and we just talked while waiting on Hoss to get home (no change there - working on a holiday =D) Mom took a picture of the table but it wasn't anything special in my opinion. And I still haven't decorated for Christmas, not sure when that's going to happen because it will mean Huckabay can't come out anymore -- no trust right there!.
There are a few other changes going on in our life but it's hush-hush for now since nothing's set yet but I'm super excited over it too :)