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I am in love.....

March Madness

We went to our fourth wedding of our friends kids in the last year and a half. We are on the professional wedding circuit now I think! It's fun to see what everyone has chosen for their special day from the color of the dresses, the brides dress, the shoes, the cake, the food, the venue, and the dj. Everyone is so different, their personalities all just show so much in their choices. It's the most Bob and I have danced together in 10 years.....hahaha. We should fix that! Heres a picture of the treasure chest money box that started with Justin and Jenni's wedding and is still being used by many!

2009 has just flown already - two months down. NOW for the best part - spring in Arizona. We always look forward to spring - even though our winters are not anything to complain about. The birds I have decided are the reason why. I miss the sound and don't realize I am until I hear them singing so much again. The best part is here in Arizona we can rely on beautiful weather right now. Even with a hint of rain - it's ok because we know it won't last long if it comes and it will give the air such a fresh feeling. This year with the spa, we are warming it up to use during the day! It would take too long to heat the pool, so we are just hanging out in the spa enjoying 80 degree weather. What a life.

Lots of fun things are planned for this month. TOMORROW Jenni comes home to spend 50 hours with us. We are very excited and looking forward to some good laughs. It's a long story but basically she needs to come pick up some medication that can't seem to be shipped too easily. Whatever the reason, we are glad she's able to take a few days with us.

Next, spring break for CJ. No kids at school next week so that will help me get a bit more organized and ready for the last nine weeks, then a week off. Ahhhhh....the best part of working at the schools! Debbie and Jimi will be visiting that week, staying with us in the "guest" quarters. We love it when you all come and use it! We will be enjoying some spring training games and enjoying every bit of it. Next guests = Bob's brother Mike and girlfriend Lynn! They will be coming in for a weekend and we bought tickets to see Kid Rock!!! haha. Never thought I'd be doing that.

Tiffany is busy with school and enjoying raising her new pup. We enjoy her and Kyle's visits mosts weekends.

I've decided on this blog thing - we do hear a lot from some of you on your thoughts and daily excursions but I guess I don't like to blog as much - I don't think I have that much energy after being on the computer all day at work to sit here at home on the computer again. So, blogging from the Lytles will be about as consistent as I can. Enjoy them when they come! I'll try to make sure I post some pictures of the March visits as they happen!

Lytle Update

Well it's been awhile since we've done a decent blog so we thought we'd do an update on everything. First off, our trip to Europe was amazing and we made so many fun memories, they will never be forgotten. If we had to do it all over again, we would stay in Poland the entire time. The people are great, the shopping is fantastic and the food - well we wonder HOW everyone can stay so slim with all the fried foods they eat - and yes it's delicious. Seeing Justin and jenni there, how they live, who they hang with, where they shop, etc. was perfect. They are having an amazing experience and we are very jealous.

We've settled in to our routine again, working (thank goodness), and happy for the most part. Arizona has taken a huge hit on education funds and next year is predicted to be worse. We are hoping Tiffany's last year in college won't be ridiculously expensive - very thankful she will be finished though. She will be going to graduate school, occupational therapy is her choice of careers at this point. Our advice is to keep going to college since there aren't too many jobs out there right now. Perhaps once she has her masters, the economy will be thriving again.

Kyle and Tiffany have reached their one year mark and have moved to the next level.....they got a puppy. Mo is his name and he is simply adorable. He's a rambunctious little guy, full of energy for about 2 hours, then completely DOWN for an hour. You can hardly wake him.

i went to Grandmas yesterday and she taught me how to do the wii fit program and some wii games. I want one of those now! We figured out that we are the only ones in the family that don't have one yet! My legs are actually sore today! haha. Of course I am a little out of shape.....

Tiffany and I went with Grandma today to see Bride Wars. Cute movie. We are so excited to have Grandma all to ourselves (well we do share with Frank) for so many weeks. I look forward to seeing Debbie and Jimi too during spring training. Our weather is teasing us right now, 80's one day and 60's the next.

Until later...chow.

Superbowl XLIII

Yes for the first time Arizona Cardinals are going to the Superbowl!!!! Did you watch that game???? Dang!!! Great game and Arizona is pumped up!

Passport to the World!

Oh yeah!!! My new Santa!! I received this gift from Jenni and Justin today and I couldn't be happier with it! Awesome. We are so excited we can't stand it. Thank you Jenni and Justin for such a thoughtful gift! I just thought yesterday, man I won't be able to go and get a Christmas Santa this year! I do collect these and every year I try to buy one that represents what we are facing that year. I'll post pictures of all of them someday. Merry Christmas to all - our hope is that everyone has the best of holidays, remembers your blessings, and enjoy each and every moment you are spending with your families. Love to all. CJ & RD

Disneyland

Here's some pictures!

Thanksgiving!

Even though this is the first year I was without either one of my kids for Thanksgiving, it turned out to be a very nice weekend. We woke up early (enough) on Thursday morning and drove to CA for dinner at the Gonzales house. It was magnificent! We got there around 12:30 and had time to chat, help with cooking and even Skype with Jenni & Justin! Tiff and Kyle called and everyone seemed to be having a very good day. J & J didn't celebrate of course in Poland, but she thinks she'll cook up a turkey in the coming weeks. Tiffany was getting to meet the rest of Kyles family and attending the annual high school football game on Thanksgiving day. It was very generous of Kyle's dad to fly them out there for a surprise to his mom. I taught Brenda how to make homemade gravy and she taught me how to make cranberries- both of which we were taught by Barbara! Barbara doesn't even hardly cook anymore - and she should! She's pretty good at it.

Ok I will try and attach pictures. This is the 10th try! Enjoy!