Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Alamosa Christmas








Over the holidays we spent many hours in the car, one driving over Lavita Pass in blinding snow, and many others looking out the window at the huge overcast skies of north Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. We had a bit of a disappointment in having a non white Christmas, while back in Texas they enjoyed an unusual snowy one. BUT, we made it to Alamosa and had a wonderful time with our family. There was ice skating, lot's of good food, deer in the yard, bowling (I am really really good :) and even some charades! What was most fun, was just hanging out with everyone and watching the children be their usual cute selves. Thankful to be home safe and looking forward to the next time we all get to be together. Family is pretty awesome, even the messy parts.
ps. did i mention that my daugher Katherine loves to take photos? The only family photos now have cats included. Many cats.







Tuesday, December 22, 2009

It's the Holiday Season

Coughing and hacking my way into this beautiful time of year brought a new perspective on priorities. Being sick for almost a month left me without the usual prep time for Christmas cards, gift buying, packaging and mailing. After the usual freak out feelings of guilt and anxiety for not getting everything done and on time, I just let it all go. Really. Gone. If I can bring some New Year holiday cheer to some family and friends later, well, that will be fun, but if it doesn't work out, they will still love me. (yes you will) So I am thanking God for this peace over not being the perfect friend and co-worker and extended family member. This one day or few weeks does not define me. And,though it is fun to share and bless people and use pretty wrapping paper, I am able to move on and get to the more important, the priority of priorities... a few days with my family, coughing and hacking all the way.
Jesus really is the reason for the season.
Merry Christmas!

Friday, December 11, 2009

My Christmas Wish











Please sing along....

A......

New job for Deanie

Yellow lab for Julie

house built in the twenties
and the grandkids sitting in our laps.












Friday, December 4, 2009

Mountain Momma

My daughter Izzie is one strong pack mule of a woman.
I want to be more like her when I grow up.