2008 proved to be a year of challenges. Many would say that they look forward to 2009. As I look back on a year of ups and downs, I look to some of my favorite quotes to reflect what I experienced and learned this year, and what I resolve to do…
JANUARY 2008: “Courage is the [...]
Archive for December, 2008
2008 – Reflection in Quotes
Posted in Family Stuff, Friends and Neighbors, What's On My Mind, tagged 2008 reflection on December 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Our New “Piece”
Posted in Family Stuff, tagged home on December 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Todd and I were itching for something new. This always happens…we are on a vacation from work, and we begin to feel antsy for a new addition to our home. We were looking into a new chair or chaise for our living room, we decided that we would be better off waiting on that, as [...]
Special Gifts for Special People
Posted in Family Stuff, tagged christmas on December 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Well, did you get what you wanted? Was Santa good to you? I would say that everyone seemed to receive something “special” in our family. It just depends on what your definition of “special” is.
Yep, it seems we covered just about everything this year.
Magical Christmas Morning
Posted in Family Stuff, tagged christmas on December 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Merry Christmas to all! It was a magical morning at our house, as Santa certainly left some wonderful things.
For Mackenzie, a GiddyUp and Go Pony awaited its first spin around the house…
For Laney, new wheels were waiting. She needed something to keep up with her big sister’s [...]
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Posted in Family Stuff, tagged christmas on December 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
One More Day…
Posted in What's On My Mind, tagged holidays on December 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It was rather difficult, given the wonderful road conditions this morning, to be excited about school today. Knowing that virtually all the rest of the school districts around the state (heck, the nation too), are officially on Christmas vacation.
Nope, not us. Our district thought it was a brilliant idea to go right up to the [...]
Snow Day!
Posted in Family Stuff, tagged Delaney, Mackenzie, snow day on December 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Apparently Mackenzie’s Snow Dance was effective, as we are enjoying our Snow Day. Oh, yes…we have done many of the cliche things one does on such an occasion…
We built a fort (from a present we let the girls open early):
Then, we all got bundled up for some winter fun. Poor Delaney, she was looking like [...]
Snow Dance
Posted in Family Stuff, tagged Mackenzie on December 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Let’s hope she has the power. I could really use the day off.
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Goal!
Posted in Family Stuff, tagged goal, Mackenzie, soccer on December 14, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Mackenzie played her first game of soccer today. After four weeks of learning the game and practicing, she had her chance, and guess what she did?
I have never played organized soccer. My only chance was when my cousin, Matt, played. I went to one of his games, and they were short [...]
Delaney is 15 Months…and Growing
Posted in Family Stuff, tagged Add new tag, Delaney, milestones on December 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Yep, there she is. My 15 month-old beauty. At 15 months (on Dec. 10th), she can say “Mama and Daddy,” “Oh, no! (she always says this when she sees the tornado in Wizard of Oz), “Thank you,” “Bye Bye,” and blows kisses. She nods yes or shakes her head no to questions we ask. She [...]
