Happy New Year.

I am in total shock we actually got a picture taken this year. Things have been crazy and its been FREEZING here in Heber. Who wants to go outside and actually smile about getting frostbite??? But, we did it! Not for more than 5 minutes, but we did it. :D
This year has been a good one. Jeff has been able to stay busy with work while many others were not as fortunate and lost their jobs (even within his company). We are grateful for Magleby Companies and the many wonderful people we've been able to become friends with while working there.
I am loving my time at home with Branden. Sometimes he is smarter than I am and that's a little scary, but he keeps me on my toes and laughing all the time. I am constantly learning from him and fascinated by how much he learns and grows by watching us (which is also a little scary). He says new words every day, and I am just waiting to wake up one day to him forming complete sentences. AGH! I just know that day is coming too soon. I want him to say young and sweet and innocent forever!!! I don't want him to ever grow up. My favorite thing right now is to see how much he really understands things. I haven't talked much about the baby in my belly for awhile now, but the other day I was lying in bed and he looked down at my tummy and said "Baby!" with a huge smile on his face. I don't know how much of the concept of being pregnant he actually gets, but he definitely knows what a baby is and that I have one inside of me. So, I'd say he gets it :D
As far as other things in life go, we are kind of in limbo with the property in Lehi. The house plans are done, we just need to get them to an architecht so we can start the Cost Breakdown so we can get a Construction Loan. I think we are just a little nervous about the economy and starting such a big project not knowing where we need to be financially for whatever may come in the future. We have to keep reminding ourselves to keep moving forward and see where each step takes us.
We're so blessed to have you as friends, family, and/or neighbors. We love you all and wish you well in the coming year.

Love, The Glaziers.