We've started the new year with some fun and relaxation.  New year, new hopes, new outlook, feeling POSITIVE!!  2011 was not so kind so 2012 can only be better!

We were able to go out for dinner to Fuji Steakhouse for New Year's Eve and then headed over to a friend's house for some games and drinks.  We played "Boxers or Briefs" and have decided we need to buy it!  It was hilarious!!!  Each person is dealt 7 cards as a dice is passed around the circle.  The cards have sayings that are true or absurd/funny.  A person rolls the dice to pick a starter phrase like "I like..." or "I don't..."  Each person then picks a sentence from their cards to describe the person who rolled.  The roller picks out a truth and a funny giving a token to each person who dealt the card.  To give you the best idea of how the night went...on one of my turns I rolled "I have..." and someone graciously handed me a card with "I have a load in my pants."  Pretty obvious that was the FUNNY, no truth.  It was my kind of card game...not much thinking to it.  Roll the dice, read the cards, pick two.  I have a short attention span and can lose track of rules in a split second.  Ask Justin.  Anyway, it was amusing and probably the best time we've had in awhile!!

On New Year's Day we got to go to Taylor to celebrate Christmas with the Davis and Spencer clans.  We always have a good meal and time with the family.  It was beautiful outside so the dogs terrorized each other outside!

I've joined the YMCA this week.  It was a long time coming because since we've moved here I have been in search of something like we had in Omaha.  I tried working out by myself at the hospital gym but got bored.  I tried a couple classes/boot camps but didn't keep with it.  So, the goal is to swim and try some of the classes they offer at the YMCA.  I am excited because I have to be in better shape for the Lincoln Half Marathon than I was last year.  Luckily, I will have Doris running with me again to help pace and motivate throughout the run.  She's a great partner!

Justin is staying busy and planning to go hunting soon with Blaze.  He hears the word "hunting" or "bird" and gets all excited!!  Blaze that is. :)  They will enjoy their time in the wide open.  Justin has been busy with work and it seems we have the same routine...go to work, come home, relax/sleep and get up to do it all over again.  We live for the weekends!!  If any of you would like to visit, our house is always open and we'd love to have you!!!  It would spice up our lives a bit!