2 more trips

Logan and I are trying to get all the traveling in that we can, while we are kidless.. Of course, we'd prefer to be "with kid", but that will happen when it happens. We're waiting PATIENTLY - which we all know is a difficult task for me.

Anywhoo... We went to Las Vegas to help my dad with his trade show. Here's a picture of us on the strip in front of New York, New York, and one in front of Paris.

















Then, Logan and I went to Colorado to visit my sister Catherine, her husband Wes, and their cute adorable son Jake. It was a three day weekend, and perfect timing because Logan was able to test with the Colorado Springs Police Department. He did the written test, the physical agility, and the Oral Board Interview. Being that it was his first test, Logan did not know what to expect from anything. He feels he did ok, but with hundreds of others that tested, and not knowing how many they're hiring, we have NO idea what's going to happen. We should find out in the next month or so. Most cops say that it takes a few tests with different departments before you get an offer, just because of the interview experience to get used to, so we'll see. I'm trying not to get our hopes up. We'll keep you all informed on any offers he might get. We are testing with many cities in Colorado and here in the Bay Area. He returns to Colorado in 2 weeks to test with Aurora... so we'll see :)

Here's 2 pictures when we went to the Garden of the Gods with beautiful rock formations.
















AND now... Logan is working very hard at school. He will be going to Aurora for their test the week BEFORE finals, so he is working VERY VERY hard this week and next to get all his papers and assignments done that will be due that week. I've never seen him work so hard. I'm so proud of him!!! This week alone he hasn't gotten home earlier than 9:00pm from school. After classes he stays in the library working on all his assignments. What a guy :)

I'm still working, and as much as I love teaching, the administration part of the job has been extremely stressful this year. With a new director (who's very difficult), and new co-teachers (yes 2 of them :), it's just been too much. I can't wait for Logan to get a job so I can take a little break.

Next Blog

My sisters have been telling me it's time to update, since it's not Christmas anymore! Maybe I like Christmas.

Not much has changed since the last blog though. Logan is working hard at school, and will be graduating March 21st. That next week, he'll be off, of course, and I have my spring break, SO, for his graduation present, we booked a 7 day cruise to the
Mexican Riviera. We are really really excited for the trip. So, we'll definitely share some pictures when his graduation and the trip happen.

We visited Amanda and Scott last week, to check out the area. Sacramento is one of four options for Logan as he applies to different Police Departments (Colorado, Sacramento, Bay Area, Utah). So, we were able to look around, and see which cities we preferred. It was great to visit them, and see all the CHEAPER homes in the area.

Logan with $345,000 worth of Gold.


Here's a picture of us in Auburn on the highest bridge in California.

Christmas 2007!!

We headed back to California to have Christmas with Logan's family this year. It was very relaxing - and I have to say - I got spoiled this year.




Logan is a flashlight addict - so he got a 3 million candle light flashlight and a cool old WWII portable shovel.



My big gifts were a new MP3 player, AND a new art easel with supplies (I can't wait to get back into painting :)










We are loving having our newest niece Katie live nearby. Are we ready to be parents yet or what?













Cute little Katie:













Christmas morning at our place with Logan's siblings and mom:



Logan's dad and Grandma Przybyla with some of their gifts:

Winter in Utah

Once Shad and Jen got home from Cancun,
it was time for Logan and I to play!!!

Logan is such a little boy, and couldn't wait to go play in the snow. We had a good snow storm, so he was immediately out there. Here's some pics:


The first thing Logan did, was try to break the ice in Shad's little fish pond. Well, that resulted in him practicaly standing on the 2 inch thick ice, and almost falling in. His foot got soaked, AND THEN he continued to play in the snow for 2 more hours with a wet - then frozen - foot!











We went out the next night to Temple Square. We met up with our friends Christi and Bill. We also ran into Sister Patten who is serving on Temple Square from our family ward in Fremont.

From 0-5 in 5 seconds!!!

Logan and I had the amazing opportunity to be parents for a week. While my brother Shad and his wife celebrated a fantastic week in Cancun for their 10th anniversary, they flew us into Utah to watch their 5 children. Ranging from ages 1-9, one would think they would be a handful. Well, of course they were!!! But, we had an absolute blast with them. Not only did we get to spend some valuable time with our nieces and nephews, and get to know them A LOT better, but we also got to see what life will be like when we have our little family. (No news yet, but we're waiting patiently :) prayers are definitely encouraged and appreciated :)

Here's some pictures from the week.

For FHE, we put together this cool Gingerbread House. The kids LOVED the candy!















Gabriella (the 1 year old) LOVED Logan. Which actually gave me more of a vacation than I thought I would get. Especially since she wasn't too fond of me. HE absolutely loved it - and I saw a glimpse of how he is going to be a GREAT Dad one day.

Mom's New Car!!!!

Mom got her Christmas present early from dad - A NEW CAR!!! We always see those commercials of people getting new cars for Christmas with the big red bow out in front of the house - and you think - WHO DOES THAT??? Well, dad does... at least this year he does. So here it is. I would definitely say Mom is WAY excited about it, but a little hesitant to drive it sometimes, in fear of something happening!! It's a Subaru Tribeca Limited 2008 with ALL the bells and whistles. HOW FUN!!!

First Przybyla Niece

We have 18 nieces and nephews from the Vick side - but until recently we haven't had any Przybyla ones. In November we got our first Przybyla Nephew, and Przybyla Niece. Kenny lives in Washington - so we haven't had the pleasure to meet him yet, but Kaitlyn Bella was born here in Berkeley. We were able to visit her at the hospital the day after she was born. We also spent an afternoon/evening with her and her parents (Peter and Heather) last Saturday. We gave them an opportunity to sleep while we watched Katie. Even though Logan has Felecia's 18 nieces and nephews, he has felt a real bond with Katie (as his "blood" relation - there's just a bit of a difference). He just loves her, and can't wait to go see her again. Here's a picture of her from the hospital. She's a very sweet baby and her parents are doing a GREAT job.

Here's Uncle Logan:

Thanksgiving 2007

We had a great Thanksgiving. Catherine, her husband Wes, and their very cute son Jake came from Colorado. We had a very fun week as well.

THANKSGIVING DINNER

Mom and Dad swinging at the Park

WHAT A CUTE NEPHEW!!!

Another Night of LASER TAG!!! What a blast :)

Uncle Logan has the magic touch!

All of us at Lori's Diner in San Francisco - great food and atmosphere

Logan and Felecia having fun in the phone booth :)

On the San Francisco Cable Car

At the beach in San Francisco

with my sisters

At the Union Square Christmas Tree

brothers and sisters