Bloggy Break

I guess I took a little "Bloggy Break" the last few weeks, with my last post being on Christmas Eve. I was off with the kiddos the week after Christmas, and our first day back at school/work was yesterday. We all survived, but it is rough getting back into the swing of things after more than a week off. Christmas was a ton of fun and of course the kiddos got WAY too much stuff...Baby dolls, bat caves, pirate island, little people, etc...they are very spoiled! I need our new house with its basement to be finished so I have a place to put everything. We really didn't do a whole lot over the break..slept in, watched a bunch of movies, played with all the new toys, and jumped on the new trampoline that Papaw and Grammy got for the grandkids. We took all the Christmas stuff down the Tuesday after Christmas. I like getting it down and put away early, so that I can enjoy the rest of my time off without having to have it hang over my head...

Mom and I went furniture browsing, then we went out to the place where we will order our furniture on Saturday with Ceddy and dad. It is very exciting to pick out new stuff! I cannot wait for this house to be finished! Here is a pic, they have been finishing up with the framing and hope to have the roof trusses on by the end of this week.



We did get some very bad news right before New Years. My uncle Gary Parker had been feeling bad and went to the doctor. He has been diagnosed with kidney cancer and it has spread to his brain. He begins radiation today. I would really appreciate it if you would add him and his family to your prayers and to your prayer list at church if you attend. This is my mom's brother and he is only 57 years old. He is married and has 2 daughters, one is still in college and the other works as a choral instructor in a middle school. Thank you in advance for your prayers :)

Other than that, I am back to blogging...I agree with Susan that I feel like my blogs are really dull these days...I am going to try and spice them up a bit with some craft ideas, recipes, etc. My new addiction is Pinter@st...if you have not signed up for this, check it out. Great place for decorating, organization, crafty ideas, and recipes.

Happy New Year to All!