And it begins!

Life has been so crazy lately! The holidays came and went- we went to St. George for Thanksgiving and spent the holiday with my family, including black Friday shopping- a Hess family tradition! We had an eventful Christmas here in Oregon and spent Christmas and New Years with our family here. The kids had lots of fun and got spoiled rotten by Santa Claus (and grandparents!) this year. Jeff and I found a house to rent and moved out over the holiday. The kids had a second Christmas when all of their toys came out of storage and we have been trying to get settled ever since!! Jeff found a great new job here as a sales/project manager of a drip irrigation company and I am still as busy as ever working at the D.A.'s office. It seems like we are always on the go and there is never enough time in the day!! Most recently, poor little Brooks fell down the stairs and split his head open, had to get it stapled and Alissa lost her FIRST tooth!! She was so excited. Brooks was obsessed with the tooth fairy. Last weekend Alissa peformed with the mini cheerleaders at the Highschool during halftime!! She loved it! I'm lame and don't have many pictures to post, but here is a cute one of Ali warming up before her dance! So cute! Hope that everyone is loving the new year and doing well!! I would love to hear from you all!