It has been way too long since I have posted. My opera schedule in January was horrendous and although I have been off for a few weeks, it took me that long to recover I guess. We are chugging along with work and school and just trying to keep everyone content in our family - not an easy task! I guess to be truthful, being content is not always the goal because the definition of contentment varies from person to person in my family. For Briley, it would be either having a friend over every day, or getting a present. For Braden, it would be playing non-stop with Mom or Dad, or getting to go to the zoo or museum every day. For Blake, I am sure it would involve a constant buffet of cookies, donuts, juice, and no one ever telling him "No" (although he would be allowed to say it to whomever, whenever:)). Seriously, we are very blessed with great kids, but each day brings a challenge with new phases and new things to teach them. Braden is beginning to play so nicely with Blake. It is good to see. And he is also starting to understand that certain days Mommy works and can't play much. Briley has become a very easy going kid for the most part and I would venture to say out of all my kids, she is the mosts easily contented right now. She is still doing great in school and we have had a great year so far. Next week is spring break and we are downhill from there. Crazy! I can't even believe she will be in first grade before I know it.
This was my attempt at a kid shot for a present for Doug this Christmas. I actually got them all looking and smiling, no easy feat.
Our self-timer attempt at a family picture Christmas Eve.
The much toiled over Gingerbread house - very stressful! Not the "family bonding" time I had envisioned when purchasing the kit!The kids outside "fixing" Braden's bike together. Playing on the driveway is their favorite thing to do together.
My too cool boys!
Doug and I took a few days to celebrate our 10th anniversary a few weeks ago to San Antonio. What a nice time to be kid free and reconnect! I could go for that monthly!
