New Blog

I've decided to start a new blog to ring in the new year.  It's called Sunshine & Rain, and you can find it by clicking on the name.  See you there!

Starkey Singers

Okay, I am going to post about Disney World (it was AMAZING!), but the OCD in my personality wants to do it in order, and I'm still editing and downloading all of our pictures.  But rest assured - I have a LOT to say!

Meanwhile, on Tuesday Nathanael had his Starkey Singers concert.  It was so neat, I thought that I'd post one of the videos.

Nathanael is on the top row, on the left side.  He isn't wearing his Santa hat because one of the girls forgot hers and was sad about it - so he gave her his.  My nieces, Cassie and Ashlynn, are also singing.  Cassie's in front of Nathanael and Ashlynn is standing right next to him.

Still thankful - really

Well, life has been crazy.  And insane.  And crazy again.  We have concerts and practices and bench marks and homework and PTO meetings and Blessings in a Backpack and on and on and on.  So, there's been very little time to blog.  BUT, I am still very thankful.  So!

Today, I am thankful for Christmas tree's and Betty Crocker, Lego's and Angry Birds (especially Star Wars Angry Birds).  I'm thankful for beautiful music, family, and Thanksgiving!  I'm thankful for sisters (that I miss) and nieces and nephews and brothers in law (who I miss, too) and my parents, and all the rest of my family.

And I'm thankful for fairy tales!  And imagination.

For yesterday and today

Yesterday we took the kids to see Wreck it Ralph (which is hilarious), and afterwards I started feeling pretty awful.  On Wednesday my dr put me on a medicine that is making me really sick, so I wasn't able to blog yesterday.  So yesterday, (and probably today, too) I was thankful for cool washcloths and a husband who will rub my head until I fall asleep.

Today I am thankful for my amazing children, pre-teen girls, and slumber parties.  Right now Carlye has 3 of her friends spending the night.  So far we have done "Tinkerbell" and "Taylor Swift" makeup, chocolate face masks, and painted nails.  And, of course, they are making video's of everything as they go.  My favorite part - when the girls were asked to pick a movie they picked the new Tinkerbell movie.  I am so thankful that they aren't growing up too fast - I want them to be little girls for just a little while longer!

And

Today I am thankful for all of my nieces and nephews whom I love and miss so very, very much!  Happy 2nd Birthday Mrs. Mally Mo!