January: Ben turned 18. He celebrated by going to a strip joint. I painted the laundry room and re-tiled it. It was a very cold month.

February: Ben’s voice finally started to change, and he’s finally growing! I got my new laptop for Valentines!

March: Easter was celebrated and we finally met Jess who visited here for 2 weeks.

April: Sarah turned 22. I scored Keith Urban tickets for her and Jay. Both kids finished their school years. Sarah finished her 4th year of nursing. Sarah bought a brand new Ford Escape. Ben bought a 2003 Ford Explorer truck. I turned 47 years old.

May: Smudge caught a mouse in the house and brought it to me. I haven’t been the same since. Ben had 4 wisdome teeth removed. Jess was here from BC again for her cousin’s graduation. I participated in my 3rd Relay for Life. Sarah took trips to Mexico, and to New York. Ben flew to Kelowna for Jess’s Graduation.

June:We proudly attended Sarah’s University Convocation and watched her accept her BScN. I found out that I got the job in the Early Entry Preschool program that I wanted for next school year. I painted the whole classroom BY MYSELF! I had to say goodbye to Tony after working with him for 7 years.

July: I did some painting outside. After 301 days the NHL players strike ended. Sarah got hired at the Children’s hospital, and was thrilled!!

August: Jess moved here to live with her aunt. Hubby got the fantastic news that he got a new position! The Oilers signed Pronger and Peca! Sarah found out she passed her RN exam!! I started my new job.

September: We went to the first Oilers pre-season game. Yay!!

October: We celebrated Thanksgiving. Jess decided to move back home to BC *sniff*. Sarah bought a condo!

November: The Eskimos won the Grey Cup.

December: Kids are busy packing up to move out. Christmas was enjoyed.

Happy New Year one and all!