HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Ok, so I'm a little slow on the posting. Sorry bout that! Maybe my resolution for 2009 should be to post more frequently? Though I'm sure in the next few months the posts will be quickly flowing.

The last month has been sheer craziness! We spent christmas eve at my Mom's in NC- we had a really nice night. We had an amazing dinner, and then opened up all of our presents. So much for everyone being on a budget! My step-dad got a wii Fit so we had fun playing with that. Casey got a Tom Brady jersey and was SO shocked - it was VERY cute! Casey got me all kinds of good clothes that I NEEDED badly. (I guess he's getting sick of me standing in the closet going "i have absolutely nothing to wear!" heehee)

We spent the night at my Mom's cause we had to be up and to the airport by the LATEST 6 a.m. and we made it! (Surprisingly) We flew to Maine, which went so smoothly it was insane. They didn't charge us for any bags, and upgraded us both to first class which was even better! I guess the flying every week perks are totally worth it. I'm also happy that Casey had some xanax to take for the flight. He HATES flying, and so it was very interesting when we hit turbulence and he looked at me and went "weee! that was fun!". Maine was SO much fun! We had christmas morning with Casey's parents, Justin and Sarah. Everyone went way overboard on presents there too!

Justin and Sarah took us up to Sugarloaf to Sarah's grandparent's condo for the weekend. Man, am I rusty at skiing!! I had fun trying to fall down the mountain though and enjoyed the cold weather and my brand new ski jacket.

We then ran all over town like nuts. Returning L.L. Bean stuff, searching for bathingsuits (yes, in MAINE in december), and visiting people.

Some of those people that we visited were Casey's Grandfather and Audrey. Grampa made us THE most gorgeous china hutch for our kitchen. I can't wait to have it home!! While at his workshop he had some other pieces that didn't have homes, so they're coming to live with us as well. I love love love that we have heirloom furniture that Grampa made for us. He also made us two rocking chairs and a table that are out on our front porch right now.

Justin and Sarah also got us all tickets to see Rustic Overtones for New Years eve which was very cool! I didn't really know the band other than the cd's that Casey has but it was a really cool show. Jamie and Susie also had a party before we left for the concert which was fun as well. We got to spend time with Casey's cousins. His youngest one is SO cute!! He agreed to be our Jr. Groomsman and we're so excited.

What else? I've gotten sick twice since I last posted. Ugh, I hate being sick. I had a sinus infection and a double ear infection two weeks ago. Last Sunday I had who knows what - even the ER docs had no idea. I think I lost 10 lbs. just from nothing staying down (either direction) which isn't entirely awful. The drugs they gave me were pretty good too :). I just wish we weren' there all night Sunday night/Monday morning. The only blessing was having Case hold my hair and my hand.

So, this Saturday we get to head to Punta Cana with Casey's parents and Justin and Sarah for a WEEK!!! I can't WAIT! It's going to be such an amazing trip. I can't wait to relax in the sun. The weather says it was 85 and feels like 91 today! yay!

Ok I better head to bed!

g'nite!
love,
casey and gina

p.s. go check out our pictures. i uploaded bunches :)