Thursday, January 28, 2010

The Best is Yet to Be

Sometimes it can be scary and daunting and sometimes it's never looked better

I just read my new favorite inspirational article for the year here. I am now going to look forward to the future and to all of the great things that lie ahead - for me, for my family, for my kids. I often find myself wanting to stop time and enjoy the moment or fear leaving the present behind. Yes, I need to do that. But, too, I need to not be afraid of tomorrow or the tomorrows after tomorrow.

There is truly much to look forward to and much for which to be hopeful.

Each week we have our "Best of the Best" at Monday night's Family Night. And for this year, our motto: "The Best is Yet to Be." There's always more best to come.

Here's to a great 2010 for our little family.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Happy 4th Birthday, Big Stud!








Happy Birthday, Mr. A! The Big 4! We love you and are so happy you're ours. Let the balloons and bowling balls fly today!


Monday, January 11, 2010

California Dreamin'


19* or 32*. Frankly, I don't care. It is just plain cold right now. And, really, 19 feels just like 32. I've been in denial all week and keep thinking that we'll go right back to where we started from a week ago - Sunny, bright, warm, southern California. I'd just like to be beamed back for a few days a week that's all. This cold stuff stinks.

And, see, we all just smile more when it's warm and sunny (unless you're Miss M and you're just plain tired most of the time so you tote your blanket and binkie around far more than you should).

More pics to come of our wonderful, packed 2 weeks on the West Coast for the holidays. We missed the massive snowstorm of the century here and smelled the roses of the Rose Parade floats in sunny 75 degree weather! We romped on the beach, biked along the beach path, visited Mickey and Minnie's house and playground at Disneyland, saw lots of friends and family, and generally loved the getaway.

Our kids, of course, got sick, but with a dr in the house, that was all quickly righted. Thanks, Big D!

Back to my fleece pajamas, slippers, and flannel sheets. DH, when do we leave for Hawaii??