Since everyone is wondering...

Just how well did my first semester of law school go? Surprisingly, I did extremely well, especially for the expectations I had going in. I got a 3.266, which is great because the class average is between a 2.9 and 3.1. In other words, I was above the curve! Overall, I enjoyed the semester. I did well without getting overwhelmed with stress during the semester. I think this upcoming semester will have a greater workload, which I am bit nervous about. However, I do think I am more prepared for the workload now after going through one semester and learning how to juggle everything. So, here's to next semester, wish me luck.

Christmas and New Year's Fun

Merry Christmas from the Fountain household!

We spent Christmas this year with Robert's family. It was nice to have everyone in town. Even his Aunt Kathy was there, she lives in California. We enjoyed a wonderful and relaxing Christmas weekend playing games, watching football, playing tennis, and the boys even got in a round of golf.
We were also were spoiled with wonderful Christmas presents. To highlight a few, we got a hot stone massage kit and some fun games like Scrabble Slam, Blockus, and Bananagrams. We also received Disney Annual Park passes! We are definitely excited to use those! Robert got a Playstation 3, clothes, and other items. I got a jewelry armoire (something I have always wanted), jewelry, and a new baseball glove (thanks to my hunny)!

After Christmas, we threw his grandfather a surprise party for his 80th birthday. Kathy was part of his surprise. He was told she could not make it home for Christmas, but to his surprise she did! He spent the night talking with old friends and enjoying good food and drinks.

On the following Monday, we decided to make the drive up to Georgia to visit my family for New Years. My mom flew into town around the same time we arrived, so it ended up working out perfectly. It is nice to still be within driving distance to family.

One of the first things on our agenda when we got into town was to go to Cafe Pig, our favorite BBQ place! It was just as good as I remembered. It has turned into quite the family tradition. This time, we included all of Ben's (my brother-in-law) family. His sister lives in PTC now, where we grew up. Crazy huh? So, all the Saville's were in town for Christmas as well. My sister and her family came down as well, so we got to see everyone except my brother Jeff and Laura. We missed you guys!

Bowling anyone?

Kayla had fun hanging out with her friend Hallie. They are a fun pair to be around. I got to relive my old middle school days when I spent some time hanging out with the two of them. They were fun to be around. Kayla and I went shopping together to this amazing jewelry store, Charming Charlie. I wish I had one like that close to me. I think we will have to make it a tradition when I come up.

These boys would bowl all day if we let them.

Mama T and her girls.

A family that jams together stays together.

Everyone loves uncle Robert!

Got to love matching pajamas, especially Superman ones!

We played lots of games together, including Yahtzee (Robert killed us all with his amazing score of 497), Blockus, Bananagrams, and of course Monopoly (a family favorite/tradition). It came down to Jason and I at the end, even against my best efforts to not join in the Monopoly fun.

For New Year's Eve, we went out to dinner at Texas Roadhouse, then came home and celebrated into the night out in the front yard setting off fireworks and roasting marshmallows and Starburst. We almost blew up the neighbor's dog! haha! It was quite funny, let's just say the dog did not like us setting off the fireworks and came barreling toward our lighted explosive. I think the best part was the owner running down the street screaming and yelling at the dog at the top of her lungs.

It was one chilly night! A perfect time to be around a campfire.

My nephew Keaton, getting ready to make a s'more, or just ate one (by the chocolate evidence around his mouth). He's a choc-o-holic, the sweet tooth must run in the family.

Best wishes for a warm and comfy New Year! 2010 here we come!

Thank you Teri and Chris and Jason and Lori for letting us come up and stay at your houses!