A Whole New World

The Neals have entered a new world - we have internet at home! How have we survived this long without it? Well, it's possible believe it or not. But, with Matt teaching now, he uses so many online resources, not to mention access to email. And now I can update my blog more regularly.

Family Christmas Photo

As promised, here is our family Christmas photo! Oh and a few more of the kids. :) Enjoy!

Christmas In KENTUCKY

We're coming home for Christmas! I'm so excited I can't hardly stand it. We'll be in town December 23-27th. Matt and I are hoping to hang out with friends on the evening of the 26th. So - if you're available that night, email us to find out where and when we're getting together! We hope to see all of you!

*Neal Family Christmas Picture...coming soon!

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was wonderful this year - but different. Matt and I usually spend the holiday with his family, instead we spent it with mine. We had the traditional meal at my parents' - and of course we ate way too much! Then Matt and I got up early on Friday to shop! We spent the whole day together, chasing down deals and snagging a few. It was nice to have a study free day - spending quality time together.

ALMOST Thanksgiving

Happy Almost Thanksgiving! Matt and I are spending the holiday with my family this year. I love Thanksgiving - food, family, SHOPPING (the day after)! This year I'm making two pecan pies and a huge veggie tray. YUUUUUUMMY!

My brother got engaged a few weeks back - exciting! So, we're spending our first Thanksgiving with he and his fiance. I think it'll be a fun time for all.

What are you all doing for Thanksgiving?

Making the Switch

So, I upgraded to the new Beta Blogger. Whatever that means. Hopefully it doesn't screw up my blog site. I hardly know what I'm doing on this thing now...let alone making some huge technological switch. Oh well.

Life in Michigan is getting COLDER. It's been in the 30's all week. I keep secretly hoping it's going to get warmer, but then reality sets in and I realize I live in one of the coldest states in the Continental US. I just wish it would snow - then there'd be a reason for the cold.

Last Game

Yesterday was Sarah and Leah's last home game of the season - and by winning, they share the conference title for the Alliance League. They graduate this year, so it was an emotional time for everyone! The newspaper ran a story in today's paper. Click here to read it!

Their team will go to Districts next week and most likely will play for the finals on Friday night. It's a very exciting time for them. And I LOVE being here for it!

*The cookie says "Sarah & Leah, Congrats on a Great Season!"

PISTONS' GAME

History was made on Saturday. My sisters played basketball at the Palace of Auburn Hills - where the Detroit Pistons play! It was awesome! They beat the team (Algoma Christian) 58-18 and Sarah and Leah scored 30 of the 58 points. With 3 minutes left in the game, Coach Stayton told the girls she wanted them to play their hearts out - this was in fact there last 3 minutes to play at the Palace. She also said she wanted to see an NBA 3-point before the game was over. So, Sarah went in and scored TWO NBA-3 pointers before the game was over! Leah played as a scrapper the whole game - stealing the ball left and right. It was awesome to watch them play. What a cool experience during their Senior year of basketball! Any scouters out there?