2013

Welcoming in the New Year is always exciting.  The boys love staying up till Midnight.  We shot fireworks with the neighbors and just enjoyed being home to start the new year.  There was something special about starting the new year at the new house with new neighbors.
I am looking forward to each day in 2013.  I have several resolutions, I am sure that we all do.  I also have several goals for 2013.  Each of these depends on the next, but most importantly they require me to be thankful for everything and taking the time that is needed to truly enjoy the year and live it to the fullest.  Cherishing my family and my friends are at the top of that list too!
I cannot believe that it is January 1st, it is unbelievable.  2012 seemed to fly by with a speed that could have broken records.
Today is a special day for another reason.  Today is Brittany's birthday.  Brittany is 18 today which is hard to believe.  She has grown into a beautiful young woman.  Love you B!

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.