January Blahs.....

There isn't much going on right now in our household. That's why I haven't written for a while. The "January Blahs" have set in. We have had a ton of snow. Last weekend it snowed all day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We have about 14 inches on the ground, which makes it hard to get around on city streets. Each trip out of the house is a test of nerve and agility, so you only get out when absolutely necessary, which in turn stokes the fires of cabin fever!!! A never-ending cycle.

BUT... February will be here soon and with it a trip to Phoenix. YEAH!!! It has been a couple of years since we have been down to visit Bruce's parents, so we are heading south for sun and, more importantly, GOLF!!! I have been experiencing the golf DT's recently and can hardly wait to slice a ball far to the left (or right - whichever)!!! Wii golf can only go so far to feeding my addiction!! Of course it will be great to visit with Bruce's folks. We always enjoy the time spent with them.

Along with the January blahs is also the "I miss my kids blues". It hasn't been too long since we saw Jim, Alyson and Lily (Thanksgiving)(but even this is too long to go without a hug from a granddaughter!!!), but it has been far too long since we have seen Shyla & Clay (August). Oh for the days when you could grow up, live, and have your kids live in the same town. Since this isn't possible, I guess we just make due with visits as often as possible.

One thing that has been fun lately is that Lily will call and is learning to say "I love you Gaga." I absolutely love to hear her say that. Alyson will also put her through her verbal paces with all her new words. Her vocabulary grows by leaps and bounds. She is now speaking in sentences - albeit of her own concoction occasionally. What we really need to do is video conference more often. I don't want her to forget what Gaga looks like.

Well, enough rambling. I will end with an upbeat quote for the day.....

Winter is on my head, but eternal spring is in my heart. Victor Hugo

Merry Christmas to all.....

Well, Christmas has come and gone once again. It was a quiet one around our house, but we had a great time with our friends. Above you can see the loot - minus the Wii, which we had already installed!!!


Here's Bruce showing off one of his treasures. It was the year of the folding scissors. Each of the girls got him a pair - although very different. He was thrilled as he had lost his favorite pair.


We had close friends in for dinner. We have known Steve & Robin for 30 years. For entertainment, we played Wii, board games and watched football. What else could you ask for???




Here is our beautiful table prior to the orgy of gluttony. We feasted on prime rib, cheesy potatoes, corn casserole, fruit salad, green goop, dinner rolls, pumpkin and buttermilk pies. YUM!!!

Christmas isn't all about gifts and food. The most important thing about Christmas is family and friends and counting the blessings that God has bestowed on you. Bruce and I know that we have been abundantly blessed and we pray God's blessings on you and yours in this new year.