Well it was a long bumpy ride for Aaron and I this last year. We spent much of our time clipping coupons, playing softball, rushing from work to classes, sitting in dentist chairs and filling out employment applications. We are starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel.

Christmas was/has been a wonderful time. We got to spend some good time with Aaron's mother who's health has dramatically improved. Every year we get to know Kendall, her husband, better and we adore him.

We are living out in the ASU housing on Williamsfield and thoroughly enjoy our home with a great view of the mountains. You can't really beat the low rent and large houses.

Aaron will have his BA in March and will start his Masters program and will hopefully finding a job that doesn't make him insane. He has had the oppurtunitiy to play football just about every weekend, which he enjoys, but would like to get a part in a play.

I, Cassie, just returned to the known evil this is University of Phoenix. However, I've started working at the ground campus rather than online and this has already proven to be a lesser evil. I enjoy my job, the people and my manager. I am slowly but surely approaching the end of my AA. When working full time I only sign up for two night/internet classes at a time. Although I do have the option to transfer all my credits back to Eastern Arizona College after this next semster and get my AA that way.

All in all, we are doing really well. In fact,I am constantly surprised how well we are doing. Call it planning, call it luck or blessings. Whatever it is, we're happy.