How is everyone????

Hey Family! Since there hasn't been a post since after I took the first part of the CPA exam back in October, I thought I would post something. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! I can't believe another year is over. Coming up next month I will be taking the fourth part of the CPA exam. Unfortunately I did not pass the first two sections, and I am still waiting for the score on my third section. I am planning on taking the exam sections I did not pass again, and again if needed until I pass them all. Stephen and his dad are closing down their business at the end of January. He and I are planning a trip to Colorado, up to Montana and swing over to Idaho and visit Brandie and her family. We are still working on the details, but we are looking at other places to live. Stephen has tossed around the idea of going back to school to finish his degree, and getting a pilot's license and try for a job with the U.S. Forest Service as a bush pilot. He has had his eye on Montana for a few years now, but since I don't yet have my CPA license, and he isn't sure what he would do if we picked up and moved soon. He has a friend from college who lives in Fort Collins, Colorado and owns his own fly shop. Stephen has been thinking about being a fishing and hunting guide. At least for now we are just tossing around ideas. I don't think we will be moving anywhere too soon, we still have about a year here in New Mexico. Our holidays were very busy with the two of us traveling to his mom and step-dad's house for brunch on Christmas morning, to his dad's house for a late lunch, and then to my Auntie Jane's house for Christmas dinner. We went up to Durango, Colorado for a week were we spent time with his cousin who came in from Austin, Texas for a few days, then his brother and soon-to-be sister-in-law came up for the rest of the week. Stephen taught me to snowboard while we were up there, and my whole body hurt for about three days after. We had a great time up there, got lots of exercise by snowboarding and taking Abby for walks twice a day. It snowed about three feet before we went up there so we got to enjoy it the whole time we were there.

Finished the first part of my exam today

Hi Everyone!  Just wanted to say that I finished the Financial portion of my CPA exam.  I won't find out for about a month to six weeks if I passed.  I am just thankful it is OVER!  Haven't come up with any new ideas for the reunion, though.  What time of year would be most available for a majority of us?

MIA

Ok, everyone is missing in action. I've had this "blog" up and invites out for a while . . . This page doesn't have to be just about the reunion, I thought it'd be a great place for all of us to keep in touch. You, know post family updates and what not, all in one place so everyone can read. I KNOW everyone is busy, that's why this should work for all of us. GET IN TOUCH!!!! -brandie

Hooray!

Hello Family!! Where is everyone? Just some quick news: Eric is actually PAYING for the business tonight. Crazy!

Okay, I am on board

I'm not sure that I have anyone else's e-mail addresses you don't have Bran, but I will look over my address book and see.  Since I am not working right now, I will have a bit more time (study breaks) to look at ideas and post stuff.  I think we need to really ask Uncle Dave and Aunt Peggy for their ideas, because Aunt Peggy says Uncle Dave is really talented at finding great travel deals.  I know there were plans to look at Florida and Disney World, Bran you mentioned Idaho, Melanie mentioned Hawaii.  Colorado even sounds great.  Do any of the cousins have ideas?  I am trying to put together an excel spreadsheet that everyone can use to budget for the reunion if they need it.  I will post it as soon as I get it finished - need to make sure all the formulas are correct.  Love you and will post something soon!

alrighty

Hey: I'm trying to get this going, gals (my little sises). Please send the link/info out to family members for whom you have e-mail addresses. Get back to me on the post, and lets get some ideas solidified. La: we can also use this for wedding plans. It's a great central place for all the fam. Any new plans yet? Flower girl dresses? Maybe look at patterns, Darla's mom can make something. Melanie: when IS your anniversary anyway? Dori: I need Stephen's phone number too! Love you guys! -bran

Many thanks to Our Lady of Perpetual help for intercessions on our behalf. You lovingly request favors from your Holy Son, Jesus the Christ; favors of blessings for all those who come to you for help. Thank you for your help in this, the time of our need. In Christ's name, Amen.