The rest of vacation.
Kevin & I
Mike & Catherine
Mike & Jill
The gathering. Drinks are flowing and midnight is approaching.
Tim & Harmony
Me & My BFF Cath.
Penny drank too much Tequila and got upset when she didn't win poker.
Victor, my FIL came in for the holidays with his wife Marilyn. It was so nice to visit and see them.
The annual cousins photo. Carter, Michaela, Lorren, & Megan.
The Christmas aftermath.
Opening presents. Fun!
Look MOM! :)Thanks for coming to see me while I've been out. It's gotta be like going to the store to find it closed. again. Sorry. But I do welcome returns. ;)
Happy Belated everything! ;) I have been out of the normal email, blog posting, blog stalking, & anything-that-resembles-my-routine routine!
I have been doing a lot of cleaning, organizing, scrapping, & any other entertainment kind of stuff. I am probably going to wake up in a fog tomorrow morning and say to myself, "Wha-at happened?" I think I remember how to get the kids up, lunches made, clothes ironed, hair did, make-up on, and drive to school & work before 9. ;)
No, really, I enjoyed having so much time off of work and so much to do and celebrate. I really cherished time with my husband, kids, family, and friends. Unfortunately, if you are far away & not within the mix of my activities, you were probably missed altogether. I'm thinking ahead this year to avoid the panic that ensues every year come Dec. 20 when I realize I forgot to actually send all the stuff I have for my family that lives at least 5-7 ship days away. I wil get better at that & you'll see why when you read below. I did get some good cards from those with small kids - I love the photos!
And I also get to say publicly, WAHOO! I'm gonna be an AUNT! Well, technically I already am but this feels new all over again because it's my sister Amy's first baby (and her hubby Mark's too - I should probably mention the Dad. lol). Yep, the baby's due in June. Oh, boy the fun I'll be having soon! And by Oh Boy, I mean I really want it to be a boy. A healthy boy that I can send dinosaur stuff to. Cuz those things are cute. My girls are into glitter, pink, purple, yada yada girly stuff. I heart dinosaur stuff. And last time I checked, orange is pretty sweet for boys. ;) I'd be happy no matter what but you know that I'd be buddah rubbing for if she was here. Not that she'd let me. Ok, I'm done. For now. hehe
New bloggy stuff for 2009:
I'm starting a few content parts that you'll see repeated. I'll continue to share bits & pieces of my randomness but along with that, I'll be sharing a story per week. I would like to eventually gather these stories and create a book for the memories at the end of the year to keep with my scrap albums. Also, at least one entry each month to extend the action & depth of my inspiration word. I have decided to play along with Ali Edwards (you know, the lady I go on & on about because she comes up with the best stuff ever!) and chose a word for 2009. It will be echoed here all year through and with my everyday. It is REACH. It encompasses all that I want to add to my life this year. I will reach the goals that I have set for myself and will find comfort in the plan as I work toward them. I will reach out to those that I love more than ever before. I will reach out to those I don't know that are struggling and help (by volunteering and donating as I can). I will reach inside of myself, find the parts of me that I have pushed down into the depths and embrace what is there. I'll be inspired by all that can be gained by extending my REACH.
What would be your word for 2009?
Happy Belated everything! ;) I have been out of the normal email, blog posting, blog stalking, & anything-that-resembles-my-routine routine!
I have been doing a lot of cleaning, organizing, scrapping, & any other entertainment kind of stuff. I am probably going to wake up in a fog tomorrow morning and say to myself, "Wha-at happened?" I think I remember how to get the kids up, lunches made, clothes ironed, hair did, make-up on, and drive to school & work before 9. ;)
No, really, I enjoyed having so much time off of work and so much to do and celebrate. I really cherished time with my husband, kids, family, and friends. Unfortunately, if you are far away & not within the mix of my activities, you were probably missed altogether. I'm thinking ahead this year to avoid the panic that ensues every year come Dec. 20 when I realize I forgot to actually send all the stuff I have for my family that lives at least 5-7 ship days away. I wil get better at that & you'll see why when you read below. I did get some good cards from those with small kids - I love the photos!
And I also get to say publicly, WAHOO! I'm gonna be an AUNT! Well, technically I already am but this feels new all over again because it's my sister Amy's first baby (and her hubby Mark's too - I should probably mention the Dad. lol). Yep, the baby's due in June. Oh, boy the fun I'll be having soon! And by Oh Boy, I mean I really want it to be a boy. A healthy boy that I can send dinosaur stuff to. Cuz those things are cute. My girls are into glitter, pink, purple, yada yada girly stuff. I heart dinosaur stuff. And last time I checked, orange is pretty sweet for boys. ;) I'd be happy no matter what but you know that I'd be buddah rubbing for if she was here. Not that she'd let me. Ok, I'm done. For now. hehe
New bloggy stuff for 2009:
I'm starting a few content parts that you'll see repeated. I'll continue to share bits & pieces of my randomness but along with that, I'll be sharing a story per week. I would like to eventually gather these stories and create a book for the memories at the end of the year to keep with my scrap albums. Also, at least one entry each month to extend the action & depth of my inspiration word. I have decided to play along with Ali Edwards (you know, the lady I go on & on about because she comes up with the best stuff ever!) and chose a word for 2009. It will be echoed here all year through and with my everyday. It is REACH. It encompasses all that I want to add to my life this year. I will reach the goals that I have set for myself and will find comfort in the plan as I work toward them. I will reach out to those that I love more than ever before. I will reach out to those I don't know that are struggling and help (by volunteering and donating as I can). I will reach inside of myself, find the parts of me that I have pushed down into the depths and embrace what is there. I'll be inspired by all that can be gained by extending my REACH.
What would be your word for 2009?
1 comment:
Em- I love reading your blog! I have to say I think this is one of your best ideas yet!
I love the pic's and keeping up on you and the family everyday.. :)
Keep up the great writing!
BFF
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