My new office

While the kids were in Minersville I tried to redecorate the extra room. This room had turned into the junk room. It was purple even the ceiling was purple!!! It took me way more time than I thought but I found a great desk at the DI and cute corner shelf. I have never bought or found anything from there, but with a little paint I think it turned out pretty nice.

Basketball!!!

Yes, Its basketball season again!! I love to watch the kids play, even though I get a little loud. I just get so wrapped in the game. Emery and Fallyn are on the same team this year so I always have someone to cheer for! Scotlyn took this year off ( she didn't want to play co-ed).

Pics from Jessica's wedding

This is a great picture of the kids. It really captures their personalities and am amazed how big they are!

December break

Here are just some of the fun we had over the Winter break 2010...

Christmas Day

Today was a great day, a great reminder of all the family and friends we have that we love and love us so much. We had a great day and were just together. It was simple but we have all been so busy that it was so nice just to hang out. We are very blessed, and I know its not just today but also the rest of the year. We have made alot of great memories and hopefully learned some life lessons this year!!! Thank you God for all our many blessings......

Christmas 2010....the day is finally here!

December has been a busy month! How do we fit it all in, between the school parties, work parties, family parties it's amazing how I got anything done! It was a very special time of year, with Jessica getting married. The kids are excited to be able to say Levi is their Uncle, and Jess looked beautiful!! As always at Grandma Margie's there is alot going on. Santa came and the kids opened their gifts from cousin's and grandparents! They are truely blessed to have so many cousins on both sides that they love and consider best friends! They have wonderful grandparents who love them who are building memories that they will always cherish..



Thankful!!

No pictures on this post, just wanted to write some things about what is going on. Sometimes when I am struggling I think how can I overcome this part of my life it is just too hard. It takes me looking back to remember that there is hard times then something happens and life goes on. This year has just went by so fast...It scares me what the future holds for us. My babies are no longer babies, now its on to new chapters in their lives. I guess most women don't feel this way til they are older because most don't start as early as I did. Ha ha dare I say early mid life crisis...
I just want my kids to always know that although this journey has not always been easy, but because of them I am a better person. I see people differently, I am easier to forgive, I love alot more, and I am happier when I am with them. Life is a struggle, but I am thankful that the good times out number the bad. I know every day how blessed I am. What did I ever do to get such an amazing family!!
I am thankful because I know in the end this is God's promise to us, he never said it would be easy only that it would be worth it. There are things I still wish were different but I know that it is out of my control and we all have our burdens we need to bare. I hope you kids know how amazing you are and that I know that God has a special plan for each and every one of you.....BE THANKFUL EVERY DAY