Finally Sunshine!

I am not a winter lover and after the last week I am so ready for this winter to be over. Today was absolutely gorgeous and we went to the zoo. We met a friend and her girls and had a lovely time. We saw most of the animals and I think they were happy to have sunshine also because most of them were all stretched out soaking it up. We ended on the carousel and the music they were playing was Hannah Montana- Best of Both Worlds. It was so funny seeing all the little girls singing, A band that I enjoyed when and I was a kid that is now back together is coming to town in March and I may go see them with a friend, It will be like a flashback for me. I don't even know what any of their new songs sound like. Maybe they will at least sing some old ones. Tomorrow is supposed to be sunny as well and I can't wait! I have really rambled enough so that's all for now. No pics- I sat the camera down on the table as we were walking out the door and forgot it!

Our Ice Storm- January 2009

Well, It has been a month since I posted. We have had a busy month. Lots of new and exciting things going on. I will write about that later. Today is very icy here and we are out of school. We have had a good day. The boys have played everything under the sun, Brandon came home early so I took the opportunity and took a long hot bath, and then we all went out and explored the icy conditions briefly. The boys liked it but were cold and ready to come in when I rounded them up. I am posting a few of my favorites from the pics that I took.

Koen played on his very icy swing set!

My sweet little boys!

Gannon enjoyed holding chunks of ice that he was finding.

My Three Boys!

Has Anyone Seen My Husband?

We had a great Christmas! We are so thankful for all of our family and friends that we got to see and spend time with over Christmas! We started a new tradition this Christmas by going over to Brandon's dad in Mannford on December 23. We stayed the night and had Christmas with them on the 24th. We were back home by 4:00 on Christmas Eve. We had planned on going to the Christmas Eve service at church, but the boys were completely worn out, so we stayed home and let them have some down time. Christmas day we opened gifts at our house and at 11 we went to Mom and Dad's. At 6 Brandon's mom and sister came over. It was a full day and the boys were having some major meltdowns by the time we put them to bed- but it was well worth it! Yesterday I never got out of my PJ's. I spent the day putting all of the toys away and cleaning up from the festivities.

I have not really seen my husband much since Christmas- you see he got a Wii and I don't think he has had so much fun since he was a kid! We played a little baseball on Christmas after we put the boys to bed and we are both sore! He has been playing ALOT of golf. He has not been able to golf since he got his shoulder operated on back in 02- so he really has enjoyed golfing.

Today is my birthday. I am really enjoying spending time with my family. As I reflect on beginning a new year of my life and a new calendar year I realize I am so blessed in so many ways. I have an unbelievable family, two amazing sons, a phenomenal husband, a lot of really great friends- some new and a few that that have been by my side through different ages and stages of my life, a job that I truly LOVE, co- workers and bosses that some would give anything to be able to work with , and so much more that I would be here all day listing. I have been asked if I dreaded getting older. As I though about that my answer is no. I love who I am today and would not want to change that. I look forward to growing old with my husband and seeing my kids grow up. I can't wait to see what this year will hold for me.

I do know a lot of people who are troubled by the state of our country right now, but I hope as others begin a New Year they can find peace in what they have, look forward to what is to come and trust that everything turns out for good.