Onto 2011! Living for the Small Things!

This time of year I begin to think about how quickly the year flew by and all the things I “was” going to do and change about myself… I hate resolutions! I NEVER keep them and end up feeling horrible about myself at the end of the year.

This morning I went to a funeral and as I sat their listing to people talk and watching pictures of David’s life and family on the tv. I felt God had put me in that room not only to support a friend who lost her husband so suddenly, but as a wake up call to show how SHORT life can be! I wanted to run home and hug my girl and thank my husband for putting up with me.
You hear people say “life is so short” all the time, but do we really grasp the meaning of that… I don’t think we do until something jerks our world (as we know it) apart. I don’t want that to be me, I don’t want to just go through the motions of life. This year I’m not making a signal resolution!!! I’m going to live in the moment and not take my family for granted!! in a way I guess that's a resolution..
Of course I’d love to keep my house clean, organize my bedroom, scrapbook, fit into smaller jeans, take time for myself, and on and on. BUT what I really want is to remember today, the feeling of deep sadness for someone whose life is changed forever, but at that same moment I felt such a passion for life. Not the bills, cleaning, bossing, being uptight kind of life.. But a life of loving, inspiring, laughing, and making each moment count kind of life!

As I rocked my girl to sleep for her nap just a bit ago, I whispered in her ear “ I love you Mailey bug!” she looked up at me and said “Mud you mommy.” Laughed and closed her eyes. I don’t think my heart could swell anymore or my cheeks smile any bigger! Onto 2011 where I'll be living for the small things!!!

Please keep my sweet friend Laura in your prayers!

Christmas FUN

We went ice skating... Mailey liked it, but loved dancing to the music and running around more!

 We went to see Yogi Bear in 3D with Grandpa and out to Olive Garden

Geegee and Poopa came over before Christmas to give Mailey her presents! She couldn't wait to open them. She loves her new couch.

Trying to take Mailey's picture... She was more into the Handy Cane (as she calls it).

Christmas Morning!!!

Christmas day at the Geegee and Poopa's house!