Big and Busy in 2009

Okay, so I fail to be diligent in my blog posting and we have so many things happening this year we might as well get it all announced now. Prepare yourself, when we make major changes, we do it big. Agenda items listed in Chronological order:

Action Item #1
Baby Boy Tate who has decided to remain nameless as of now is due to arrive the first of April.

Blessing dated for said baby boy Tate will be held April 12th at the Apex Stake Center at 9:30 am. This as always is tentative on several details IE. family travel schedules, Bishopric approval, and most importantly THE BABY'S ARRIVAL (small details). Make a note that April 12th is Easter Sunday!

Action Item #2
Jeff graduates from Colorado State University with his Masters in Business.

Graduation to be held in Fort Collins, Colorado on May 15th. Completion of the program is eminent, but actual attendance at said graduation is determinant on Action Item #1.

Action Item #3
Logan celebrates her 8th birthday.

The day of this joyous event will take place on it's assigned day established eight years previously on July 30th. Events associated with the joyous birthday are as follows: Logan's Grandma and Grandpa Anderson have announced that they are taking Logan and her other two cousins who are turning eight this summer to Disney World. This adventure (as the date is not yet determined by those involved) is assumed to take place around the 15th of the month of July.

Logan begins her first day of third grade on the 27th of July.

Logan's baptism date is set for August 1st at 9:00 in the Cary building. She would love for everyone to come and support her at such a big event in her life. A party on her behalf will take place directly following her baptism at our home. We would love for everyone to come.

Action Item #4
Cooper celebrates his 5th birthday.

Although Cooper makes the cut off date for starting Kindergarten by seven days, Jeff and I have currently decided not to send him until next year. That decision, like most others is determinant of Action Items 1 thru 3 not to mention the list of current possibilities. Either way a big day and a big birthday for our Coopster.

Possible Events (keeping an open mind about)
*All possible events and decisions thereof are subject to change at any moment*
There is a possibility that Jeff may change jobs this year (a result of action item #2). He has had a couple opportunities trickle in. Currently, taking into account his secure position with IBM and the instability of the economy we are leaning toward maintaining his current employment and all of the perks it offers (which are plentiful and hard to compete with). Fortunately, there is a lot of upward movement available at his company so staying doesn't negate forward movement.

We have also discussed the possibility of moving. We have found a floor plan we all really like that fits all of our needs that we are keeping an eye on (easy to do in this slow housing economy). We also are keeping an open mind about relocation if the package and benefits outweigh what we already have. We'll see. Currently, the baby's bed is set up and ready to go in anticipation of action item #1 (as much as I would enjoy trying to sell a home and move just before or just after having a baby...) We are currently watching this option, but not committing to it just yet.

Much on the calender. Much to think about. Fun! Fun! Fun!