Hello 2012

Happy New Year to everyone and to Brittany Ann....a VERY HAPPY 17th BIRTHDAY! Yes, everyone 17, seems wrong to us, she was just a baby, I am almost sure of it!

2011 was an amazing year. So many wonderful things happened and blessings seemed to be everywhere. This blog was one of those amazing blessings as it made me seriously think about and be thankful for each day.

2012 I know will be full of many more blessings, it seems some are already appearing. So thankful for so many amazing things in my life. Especially my husband and our two amazing boys.

We kicked off the New Year with a kiss at Midnight. It is something we both think is important and a fun tradition. We were also surrounded by friends, and there is something great about starting a year with those you love! Thank you again for having us over Amy and Terry! It was great to see everyone there and meet some new people. Definitely a wonderful start to what we know is going to be an amazing year.

We ended up sleeping a little later than we meant to today, but it is okay, we all obviously needed it.

We went to the movies today which is a tradition we started last year, go to the movies each New Year (and hopefully more often throughout the year). Today we went to go see We Bought a Zoo. This was a GREAT movie, but I will say I needed tissues, so if you go see it taking a few would be a good idea. I love a movie that makes me laugh, cry, and genuinely smile. This movie definitely fit into these boundaries. It also makes me want to visit the zoo that it is about. Maybe one day. I love a good zoo....of course I always wanted to own one myself. Mainly because I wanted a pet Tiger. The boys really liked the movie too, which I was super glad of. I always like it when as a family we are able to enjoy something together and to enjoy being together.

I took some pictures at the movie, but I cannot find the USB cable for my point and shoot! YAY! Not really, another prayer to St. Anthony. He is going to be busy helping us find that and the wallet. These pictures are the last one from 2011 and the first 2 of 2012. :0)

Well tomorrow ends Christmas break for everyone. I hope that it is as good of a day as today was. I love spending all of the time with my family and will miss them so much as they head back off to work and school. I cannot believe that it is over.

Know that I pray all of you have an amazing 2012 you will all be in my thoughts and prayers! I know that there are many great things out there for all of us and I hope that they are abundant and in your palm this year and for many years to come.

Homestead Hollow Comes to a Close

So October's Homestead Hollow is over, and I am not sure that there is anyone within 100 miles who did not make it. It was packed. The boys got a bunch of stuff while we were there. I got a couple of Christmas ornaments, and one Christmas gift. It was a lot of fun though. Danny got to help at the Hamburger Stand for a little while so he thought he was big stuff. Brandon was glad to get home and off his feet though. I am not sure that he will want to grill for a while, I know that Hamburger's will not make it to the dinner menu for a while.
Well, I was not very productive at all. Which I cannot stand. I had way too much to do and now it is all pushed back and this week leaves very little room for anything. It will all work out though.
Well, my entry is short but that is because I am beat. I am headed for a HOT shower, and then bed. Really hope that tomorrow is super productive and fun. So ready to see Beth and Miss Josie!
Know that you are all in my prayers. This is going to be a busy week, but I know that the blessings will be abundant!