Yeah right!

This morning I checked the weather. Cold, but partly sunny, 10% chance of any precipitation. I eagerly opened the curtains to welcome the sun. I saw it, for less than a minute. After my shower, I am greeted by this scene. Two days ago the boys were outside with no jackets. I'm thankful for moisture, and thankful for the promise of the sun to come back again soon!!

Sweet Little Salem

This picture has been the background on my phone for the last year. We have navigated our way through the first year without him. Lots of ups and downs. Lots of good days, better days, bad days and worse days. Unsurprisingly, while the clock ticks and time continues to push us forward, sometimes too quickly for our liking and other times too slowly, (we are so hard to please!) one thing never changed. God was always there, always providing what we needed and giving grace to cover us in our struggles. A friend asked if I felt empowered by making it through the first year. While I do feel relief, I don't really feel empowered. I know that it wasn't me. Well, on the bad and worse days it probably was me, and that's why they were the way they were. It is Christ in me. Thank you God, for bringing us through this year of firsts.

Packers?!?

A Lions fan myself, imagine my disappointment when my own brother gives each of the boys a Packer jersey for Christmas. They were excited to have a real jersey and daddy is super thankful. They all wore them for the game last night. And since they went to bed before the end, they asked to sleep in them. I hope that's not a sign of loyalty!

Happy New Year

We had our own celebration for New Years with our neighbors. A wonderful dinner, fun lights and garland, music, junk food, games, dancing and margaritas and much fun was had by all. Happy New Year everyone!