Denver Bound

The final verdict is in: The Colligan Clan is moving to Colorado....Again!:)
Why did we move back in the 1st place? Good question...I don't have a good answer! All I do know is we are headed to Denver for about 6 months in preparation for Layton's upcoming trial and in Mayish we will be returning to Eagle. I wish I could say we were returning for good, but it will only be temporary! Darn it! We knew God intended for us to return, but we were hoping for a longer stay!!! I have to say though, I am ecstatic to be fortunate enough to spend the summer there! In September-ish, we should be returning to Utah, although we never know for sure where we may end up! We just feel blessed that Mike has a good job with a great employer and that we are able to go where he goes. Mike has been away from home this last year more than anytime before. He generally didn't/doesn't travel for work, but with this upcoming case and trial he is gone more than he is home. It has been more than trying on our family. I know we have grown a lot from it and am thankful for all the sacrifice Michael makes for our family. Luckily, we will be able to spend more time together with this move taking place. We will relocate the first part of January. Bouncing all over the U.S. isn't how we intended to raise our family, but if it is what keeps us together than we are all for it! Prayers are greatly appreciated!

This year we are spending Christmas in Portland so we decided to not decorate at our place. That lasted a whole 2 days of December and I decided we at least needed 1 of our 5 trees put up! Since it was the girls and I on our own this year I did opt for the 7 ft prelit which just doesn't compare to my 9 ft! But hey, at least we have a tree up! This was the first year Ireland could actually help hang decorations. She was so cute! I love decorating the tree with my kids!! We sent daddy a picture when we were done so he got to see what was happening at home! He is working out of town for the next month straight....we all miss him like crazy!

Turkey Time

Well, I sat down to post Christmas Tree pics and realized I skipped right over Thanksgiving! So, I will give you the run down for those that may be interested. If you are not interested than why are you reading this?! Michael's parents came into town for turkey day this year. It was so nice to be able to host a Thanksgiving again. For the last few years it has just been us and we just get a turkey breast. This year we were able to cook a whole turkey! Woo hoo for us! Jake came into town on Friday. The girls were over the moon to see their brother. I don't know if he will ever realized what a hero he is in their eyes!

Unfortunately, the cold/flu also came to visit for Thanksgiving weekend and it didn't leave anyone out. We still tried to get out and do things, but we had a lot of down time too. We did some shopping of course, and Grandma and Grandpa Colligan took the girls to the fun center. Steve and Diane headed home Sunday morning and although Mike and I wanted to die, we took the kids bowling that evening! We are all still on the verge of recovery, but no promises yet! Happy turkey day...gobble, gobble