Okay, so we're still up...

...and partying on this first day of January, 2009. It's hard to sleep knowing that we have the next 13 days off and we don't have ANYWHERE to go! No obligations, no alarm clock, no anything. Just us, taking care of each other and doing the things we want to do.

Ahhhh, what a life. =)

I was looking at my New Years resolutions from last year and smiling out loud. =) Normally I'm disapointed in myself because I don't accomplish those things that I desire throughout the year. Either I get lazy, or forgetfull - or sometimes I just stop caring altogether. Well, this year something different happened. I actually succeeded in a huge goal that I set for myself in Janary of 2007. I shed 31 unwanted pounds from my body!! =) It was a goal I had set for many years, and I finally proved to myself I could do it. So I just had to share. I found this picture that I took when I lost that first 20 pounds a couple of months ago, and now I've added 11 more. It gives me hope for this new year that I can accomplish anything my heart desires.



Look at me - what a trip, eh?? I normally hate looking at pictures of myself, but it's hard to take my eyes off this one LOL~ Okay, Jen, shut up and go to bed now. Well, here's to a brand new year, and making all of our dreams come true! (Clink the glasses!!) By this time next year, "The Song of the Piano Man" will be my first novel to hit the stores...Sounds good huh!! But hey, a girl can dream, right?? I swear I'm gonna make it happen. I am bound and determined.

Happy Happy Joy Joy!!

Happy New Year 2009!! ;-)

Happy New Year to the JenBob! What a fun night of celebration we had with our family - my husband and his brothers, my mother and her friend Les, as we toasted to one another and welcomed in the new year. My mom is so cute - we celebrate together every year. I am looking forward to a new year. As fun as the holidays were, they were much too busy and stressful for me, so I am super glad they are over. It's time for a new beginning and I'm looking forward to a fabulous new year.

Goals and resolutions for this year?? Yes, it seems like in most years past I expect way too much of myself. But this year I will be more realistic in my goal setting. What matters the most? To be closer to my Savior, closer to my family, to build better relationships with my friends, and just be happy in everything that I do! Trust my life to the Lord's hands, and come what may.

Pictures and more celebrations to come. Right now it's late, it's time to kiss the family goodbye, turn out the lights and lay down my sleepy head next to the handsome head of my eternal companion. I'm on vacation this week, so I'm giddy and drunken with happiness and joy. Whatever in the world will I do with myself?? I am way too excited to find out! =) I will keep you posted.

For now, here's to the Happiest New Year ever!!

Welcome to the World, Riker!! ;-)

What a happy weekend this has been. ;-) On Saturday morning, my nephew Riker Jonathan O'Brien came into the world. Both mom and baby are doing great - healthy and happy and strong. I didnt go into the delivery room this time (I've seen three amazing deliveries, all precious and treasured experiences for me, thanks to Johnna and Laura, but I think I'm done spending time in them observing - unless by some miracle I will be in a delivery room for a child of my own.) Anyway, my hubby and I went to the hospital today and spent lots of time with my sister and her beautiful family.

I am so proud of my sister Johnna. She is a strong, amazing woman and the most wonderful mother for her two boys. They are very lucky to have her. I admire her for all she has been through, and for making childbirth and motherhood look like a piece of cake. I'm excited to be an Aunt again, and I look forward to getting to know Riker.

Oh, and he is not allowed to grow up. He will need to be an infant forever and ever... he, he!!

Anyway, welcome to the world, Riker - and congrats to the O'Brien family!! You are all amazing. Bob and I dont know what we would ever do without you. Thank goodness families are forever...that way, we never need to worry about loosing them

Happy Happy Joy Joy!!