Winter Break Comes To An End

This Christmas break was a lot of fun. Even though we didn't have snow to go sledding. We were going to go ice skating down at the Jensen's, but the weather was too warm and the rink melted. Christmas Eve we went to some friends house for some yummy Mexican food. It's fun to see the kids Christmas morning opening presents they bought for each other. They really put a lot of thought into it this year. Ashley had to get Gavin and Dave boxing gloves. Now Gavin has to box Dave on a daily basis.






It's always a bittersweet day when break is over and the kids go back to school. I'm looking forward to getting my house back.

'Twas The Day After Christmas

'Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the house,
Every creature was hurting -- even the mouse.

The toys were all broken, their batteries dead;
Santa passed out, with some ice on his head.

Wrapping and ribbons just covered the floor, while
Upstairs the family continued to snore.

And I in my T-shirt, new Reeboks and jeans,
Went into the kitchen and started to clean.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the sink to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the curtains, and threw up the sash.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a little white truck, with an oversized mirror.

The driver was smiling, so lively and grand;
The patch on his jacket said "U.S. POSTMAN."

With a handful of bills, he grinned like a fox
Then quickly he stuffed them into our mailbox.

Bill after bill, after bill, they still came.
Whistling and shouting he called them by name:

"Now Dillard's, now Broadway's, now Penny's and Sears
Here's Levitz's and Target's and Mervyn's--all here!!

To the tip or your limit, every store, every mall,
Now chargeaway-chargeaway-chargeaway all!"

He whooped and he whistled as he finished his work.
He filled up the box, and then turned with a jerk.

He sprang to his truck and he drove down the road,
Driving much faster with just half a load.

Then I heard him exclaim with great holiday cheer,
"ENJOY WHAT YOU GOT ... YOU'LL BE PAYING ALL YEAR!"

Author Unknown

Happy Birthday Baby Doll!!

10 years ago today our little red head came into the world! It has been a fun 10 years with her. She makes us laugh and smile. She has the pretties smile that can brighten any room. Her laugh is so contagious. She cracks me up with some of the funny things she says and the silly things she does. We sure do love you Natalie. Thanks for coming to our family!