The FLU...

So, about an hour after my last piano lesson on Tuesday my week came to a screeching halt. I haven't been this sick in YEARS. I thought maybe I had food poisoning, but then Chase came down with it a day later and Greg a day after that. Doesn't food poisoning hit everyone at the same time if you eat the same foods? Anyway, I literally didn't leave the house for two days, put my new front-load washer to good use, and have watched about 13+ hours of Australian Open tennis. I think I'm almost recovered now, I'm just not sure how long it will last in the boys. I'm still waiting for Greg to say "I told you so" because he wanted to get flu shots in November/December and I just never found the right time or place to do it. Maybe he's right, but PLEASE don't tell HIM that!

Spring in January

We are loving this spring-like weather in January! Did Santa include warm weather for Christmas so that Chase could try out his new trampoline? We are having so much fun on it as well as THREE hours at the park today. Who knew that they made 12' bouncy playpens for three-year olds, wink-wink?!

Holiday Gratitude

The holiday season is over and it's already a new year! As much as I look forward to it, I always dread it getting here because then it's quickly over and gone. This year, however, I have decided to look at the end of the holiday season with a sense of gratitude instead of grief! I am overwhelmingly grateful for the many blessings my sweet little family has enjoyed in the past year and continues to enjoy. We have a cozy, warm home, Greg has a steady job, good health, loving friends, fabulous families, fun,and happiness.

Christmas always gives me a chance to focus on the spiritual gifts that we have as well. Our family is a gift, to begin with. We wouldn't have our "Crazy Chase" if it wasn't for years of prayers, fasting, and faith on many people's parts! And we're grateful to also know that we can be a family forever through the blessings of the temple. Chase kept reminding us as we wrapped presents, decorated, etc. that we were getting ready for "Jesus' birthday". What a great reminder that was! He was so excited to celebrate the real meaning of the season. We're grateful to know of not only Christ's birth but his life, death, atonement, and love for us.

Wow, I could go on and on. Just a couple more things I'm grateful for: the quality time we get to spend with our families during the holidays, and the notes from friends we don't get to see or hear from near enough. We love you all. Here's to a fabulous 2009!