Updates

Okay... so it's been a LONG time since I have updated this and have gotten some complaints. : ) So for those of you who are interested, here it goes...

There hasn't really been anything really BIG going on, but it has been busy, and to be honest, there's not a whole lot to show for it! Let's start with Christmas. It was so much fun to have almost all of Ryan's family here (we missed you Mindi). We had the privilege of having Julie, Ted, Joe, and Patrick stay with us. We really enjoyed having them here, and hated to see them leave. We also were able to spend some time with Paula, Mike, Nathan, and Ben. Those boys have gotten so big and it was fun to see them and get to know them better. Since they live so far, it's hard. We love them and wish that we could see all of them more. We just played and hung out. We just enjoyed ourselves. I am grateful that I was able to see my mom for Christmas without even having to go to California, although I do miss everyone there. I am planning to make a trip down there sometime in the near future.

Then January came so fast, and that my friends, is a month chalk full of birthdays. There is too many to name. It was also the month we got the most wonderful gift (a new van!!!!) It has been so pleasant. The kids hardly fight in the car and I enjoy it immensely. They do however argue about which movie to watch. Oh well, you win some, you lose some. this is also the month where we started some New Year's Resolutions and to be honest, I have done well in some areas and TERRIBLE in others. I can't believe that there are already goals that I have not accomplished. YIKES! I have however been exercising 6 days a week and have been eating a little bit healthier. I haven't noticed to much of a change though. I suppose it takes a while. I just wished it would happen as fast as it did after I had Elly. I lost tons of weight with her, but this time has been quite difficult. I will continue to try and see what a few months will bring (if anything).

Valentine's Day is next. The kids have been so excited. Me too ( I have to admit) I love all holidays and I love having a reason to do something different! I love fixing a fun Valentine's meal and enjoying it with my family. Today was Jordan's Valentine's party at school and I have been helping with all of the parties and I volunteer in his class every Tuesday to help with Reading groups. It is fun to be in the schools, especially since I am not teaching these days! I am missing it and would LOVE to find someone to do a job share with.

We are ready for winter to be OVER so we can get out of the house and play!!!! There are days when I want to scream because the kids are so bored and want to go outside but can't because it is too cold. Jordan has started to play soccer, we need to teach him how to play so that he'll know a little of what he's doing when he gets out on the field. LOL It is kind of funny, all the kids just kinda run where the ball goes. It is chaos.

Anyways... We are alive and doing well. We just need some sunshine and warm weather. We can hardly wait for summer, so we can go camping, boating, have BBQ's, and play outside.