Merry Freaking Christmas...

Or whatever.

I had a fabulous Christmas with my family. My sister and brother-in-law came up from California (which is always wonderful and never long enough) and my nephew is landing in Idaho as I type this (LITERALLY) and I can't wait to see him, it's been over a year.



We got lots of stuff. Lots and lots of stuff. Love it all.

So I have a bandaid on my finger because I ripped my fingernail off and it's impeading my ability to type, which is frustrating so I will just have to type later. :) Here are some pictures.



Christmas was great and to quote my dad, "Aren't they obnoxious?"



Icky nasty colas. FYI.

Annalise Elaine

Oh my golly my little girl is already four months old!! She's sweet, beautiful and such a joy in my life. Blessed...

Taking A Break

I'm exhausted...not from anything in particular, but from everything. It isn't as though I never have (or take) a moment to sit down and be, it's just that I have so many things to do.



This afternoon while Gavin was in school and Owen and Annalise took a nap and I made lists...grocery lists, to do lists for the next 3 days, Christmas stuff, to do before Christmas, etc. It took a big load off my chest, I felt I could relax more, enjoy my day. Not 15 minutes after I finished those lists I got 2 telephone calls with things I had to add to my "to dos." It's really isn't a big deal and both are things I need to do, but still...it's 2 more things.



I'll survive. I think. Here's hoping anyway. :)

Gavin has just informed me that his nose feels better now and he is no longer sick. Owen has chimed in, "I'm still sick." And Annalise sleeps not-so-soundly in her swing amidst the chaos of "Hell Time" (the time before Johnny gets home from work!!) It appears to be starting a tad early today. Better enjoy it now; Johnny goes back into nights in just one short month.

My baby is almost 4 months old. Time...It just flies by...almost as though if we blink we'll miss it.