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So it’s been awhile since our last update.  I’ve been busy with work and haven’t had time to even think about this blog.  Apparently I need to give Kryssi some more training so she can update more often.  But in case anyone is interested, I figured I’d post what we’ve been up to this year, along with some random photos (at the end).

I don’t think we’ve updated since Halloween but I don’t think I can remember much of what happened that far back!  We had a good Thanksgiving and a good Christmas.  It’s always fun to spend time with family.  This was our first Christmas being in an actual house, so we were able to have a full size Christmas tree, which was great.  McKinley had quite a fun time taking off the ornaments, which is something Lucas never really did.

It was a really mild winter, probably the weirdest I ever remember.  We had very little snow this winter and probably got more this spring then all of winter combined.  The temperatures were never too bad either (not that I’m complaining).  Lucas got to start in Sunbeams at the start of the year and so far he’s really enjoyed it.  Kryssi and I got put in as CTR5 teachers, so we get to keep an eye on him.  Because of us getting put in, McKinley got to start nursery a few months early.  She loves it and has done really well.

We had a nice Easter, even though we woke up on Friday to a bunch of snow, so we figured the easter egg hunts we had planned for the next day wouldn’t happen.  But luckily it warmed up and was a really nice day on Saturday.  We had two hunts to go to and the kids got plenty of candy.

It’s finally starting to warm up now and we take advantage of it by spending as much time outside as possible.  It is so nice having our own yard to be able to play in.  We didn’t get to take much advantage of that last year, as we moved to our house in the fall.  But we love being outside and having room to run around.

Lucas was in joy school, where a few moms in the neighborhood would take turns each week teaching.  He really enjoyed that and learned quite a bit.  And just yesterday he started preschool at a local high school, where some high school students do most of the teaching.  He seems to really enjoy that so hopefully he’ll continue doing well there.

McKinley has gotten a lot bigger lately.  She is finally starting to get more teeth in, which calms Kryssi down, as she thought she’d be toothless her entire life.  She is talking a lot more lately and you can actually understand a lot more of what she says.  She is definitely a sweetheart and makes everyday a little bit brighter.

And I just started a new job about a week and a half ago.  I’m doing the same stuff I’ve been doing (web development) just getting paid more for it (along with some other benefits).  It’s for a remote company, meaning they don’t have a central office and all the employees work from wherever they want.  So I just work from home, which is really nice, and keep in touch with fellow employees via email, IM, Skype, etc.  It’s been a change but I’ve really enjoyed it.  It means I get to spend more time with my family, which is always a good thing.

So I’m sure there’s been a lot more that’s go on since the last update, but I can’t remember now, which is what I get for updating once every 6 months.  It’s been a really good year so far and we can’t believe it is already May!

Note: For those that don’t know, you can click on any of the images below to view a larger size image.  Wait until the page is fully loaded before clicking on a picture or it will open the picture in a new window, instead of a pop-up.

I meant to get some pictures up sooner, but I guess better late then never.  Here’s some pictures of our new place.  We are still not completely moved in, still have some pictures to get up and other stuff still in boxes, but we are loving the new place and all the room.