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I'm sorry. Gosh, I stink at this. I used to be so gung ho (or however it's spelled) about posting. Look what a teaching career does to ya!

So mainly, I thought I'd give an update:
It's snowy, cold, and dreary outside.
My dogs have been precious lately and have loved any attention they could get from us.
My nephew turned 7 last weekend.
I am looking forward to warm weather.
My students are shutting down and it's only February.
I'm ready for summer break.
I need to get my 2007 tax junk done.
My favorite Willow Tree figurine broke the other day but is now glued back together.
My friend Michelle gave birth to her newest bundle of joy this morning (Hope).
I'm going to visit my parents in Michigan next weekend for a friend's wedding.
I think our brother Adam is coming to visit this weekend.
We have to buy a new water heater.
I miss my best friend Ryanne who moved away.
I'm not excited about possibly having a woman president.
I am glad American Idol auditions are over and the Hollywood part starts next week.
I'm thankful that God doesn't make me do things alone.
I'm glad my mom is feeling better after being sick all last week.
I need to go let my dogs inside becuase they are out in the slushy snow!
AHHHHHHHHHH. ahahahah

Am I putting you to sleep yet? Boring, I know. ahahahahah

It might be better if i just stick to not posting....ahahahaha.

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Meet Alayna Aukerman...

Our new little sister is SO precious. The minute I saw her cute little chubby cheeks, I fell in love. She's got the best complexion, dark hair, and dark eyes. When she gets older, she's going to be a real beauty as my dad would say! She was so fun to watch and hold, and it was fun to see she's already developed an attitude and a connection with her mom (my mother in law)! She loves food and loves to talk (baby talk that is). We were only able to visit for about 6 hours, but in that time, I also got to go see Alvin and the Chipmunks with some of the sybling and dad for Colin's birthday. He's 7 today! He used to be the "baby" of their family, but now welcomes new baby sister, Alayna, and it was so cute to see him hold her, play with her, and ask to change her into her pjs. He'll make a great big brother. Here are a few more shots.....

Oh my word, I knew i would never be able to keep up with this crazy blog!!!!!

Ok, so much has happened since I wrote last, I feel overwhelmed even trying to remember it all, so I'm going to just pretend I left off yesterday. ahahahah

Our new baby sister, Alayna, made it home safe to Indianapolis Thursday night! We've seen some pictures taken during her first day living in the United States, and GOSH, I can't wait to meet her in person tomorrow! Jason and I will be driving to Indy to meet the family for Dad's 50th bday/promotion/welcome home Alayna dinner. She's the cutest baby ever!

OK, well, that's all I have time to say right now! It's Friday night, and usually I fall asleep pretty early after being wiped out from the work week. Jason has been looking forward to this little Mexican place we like in town and a movie he's waited to see, so we're going to go pick up the food and movie and have a date night.

Have a good weekend everyone!

Oh where, oh where did 2007 go?!

Where did this year go!? As Jason and I try to get our Christmas letter completed, I can't believe how much has happened this year and how fast time has gone! I'm excited for 2008....(my favorite number is 8 and i've looked forward to this year for awhile). AHahaha. Anyways, currently, it's snowing like crazy, and it finally feels like December! My dogs are driving me nuts (they are play-fighting while I type), so i can't make this long.
In less than a week, it will be time to celebrate the holidays with family! I miss my family so much and can't wait to be with everyone for awhile. We pray that you have a wonderful holiday season too!

November...

The month of November flew by! We had a visit from some friends during the weekend of ONU's homecoming. It was great to see Jayme and Adam and catch up with some other old college friends! We also had Jason's syblings over for our 2nd annual Aukerman Sybling Christmas decorating and movie party. All 8 of them spent the weekend with us...watching the best old Christmas movies, decorating the inside and outside with Christmas decor, getting ice cream, watching football, and eating chili and tacos. It was a ton of fun!

Thanksgiving break was very much needed. We were able to catch up with some friends (The Chamberlains) who just had their third baby. They are such a precious family who we admire so much. In addition, we got to spend time with Jason's family...eating the best food, watching the Colts win on Thanksigiving, getting up at 4am to go shopping the day after Thanksgiving,...and the list goes on! Here are a few pics from the past few weeks in no particular order...

Of course no blog can go without a dumb picture of Byson.... This is him on the car ride home from Thanksgiving. Both dogs had barely any space to sit because our car is always packed TOO much! Reggie didn't make the pic because he is on the floor wedged between the back seat and Jason's driver seat...poor baby!

"Uncle Jason" with the Chamberlain kids (the cutest kids ever!!!!!!)

Jersey Day at school.... (we had quite a few forget and quite of few absent that day!)

Of course I'm wearing my Marvin Harrison jersey!!!! Get well soon pal!Here is Brendan, relaxing on the couch...

Shayna and Kara are coloring in old coloring books we used the summer I met Jason and them. (2002) They were only 4 and 7 at the time....

Colin, Jason's youngest brother... by our really red bush! He helped Jason rake our yard and was very proud of his efforts!

Lissy and Anna.... (and part of Adam) Sorry that my camera ALWAYS makes you close your eyes Anna!

The guys hung lights....

The Colts, Halloween, and a trip to Chicago!

Wow, I'm no good at posting! Well, here's a few pictures from the past month!

This first picture is letting you know how exhausted we were after watching our team get defeated last night. It was a sad night....

Here are my adorable nephews on Halloween. I laughed so hard at the clown wig and mustache.

We went to Chicago with our friends Major and Missy a few weeks ago. Here are a few pictures from our trip.

This is Missy and I taking a break from all the walking....

The next picture is our colorful starbucks drinks, followed by Jason at the field museum, and Jason and I posing with the lake behind us. Enjoy.

We have had lots of visitors on the weekends and I just haven't been able to keep up! Until next time....

Karla and the boys