It was good...

It was really good...we spent Christmas Eve visiting with Daddy and Linda and going to church. We went back to the church we attended when we lived in Frederick. It was like going home!

Christmas was quiet. Jim and I went skiing on Christmas Day....and I'm still alive! It wasn't pretty but I made it down the 'bunny hill' a few times. Silly me believed Jim when he said I was ready for the next step. Let's just say I didn't ski down the entire way and let's also say it was a bit of a show...but I survived...more importantly Jim survived! Ha! Not sure if he'll ever be willing to take me again. ;)

The kids came later Christmas night...it was so good to see them! The day after Christmas was our Christmas Day! I laughed so much today. The kids and Mom and Jeff were all here. The house is a mess, things aren't in their place, laundry isn't done but it was fun! Now there's the occasional glimpse of Jake passing through in his ho, ho, ho boxers to retrieve more cookies and then back to his game, Julie's laid out on the couch surfing the net, Jon's giving a fashion show with all of his things from Santa and Jim's enjoying a Christmas cigar in the smoking room...ok, the garage!

Santa was good to all of us! But more important than any of that...it was good!

Just a swingin'

When all of the morning 'glass' has been broken up by wakes from skiers and wake boarders, the old routine was to head for the dock. But no more! Not since we found the ropes! Jake's had his eye on them for a while now and convinced us to stop by a couple of weeks ago. And we've been stopping ever since.

Depending on what time you get there, there's usually a few others there partaking in a little fun!

The kids have a blast climbing up and swinging down...

I even gave it a try....let's just say that I didn't hold on long enough for Duffy to get a picture. But this is the splash! :) Oh and did I ever have the blisters to prove it! My poor hands! LOL

Oh how I love summer!

Wishes and a win!

It's been a busy day! We celebrated Julieanne's birthday today. We had a small 'get together' for her. Her Mom and Dad came over along with her friends Jenna, Morgan, Krys, Joe and Billy. Of course Jon and Jake were here too! Remember when I told you that she cries at the sound of the Happy Birthday song? Well here's the proof!

I know she's laughing but she was wiping the tears away as fast as they fell. Poor Bugs! :)

But she had a great day! She enjoyed celebrating with her friends and family. The weather was great too!

By the way, the little man Julie's holding is Lennon. He's Krys' son and is just the best!

We ended up the day by watching the first official hockey game of the season for Jon and Jake. It's extra special this year because they're playing on the same team. It's great to see them on the ice together but I have to admit it's the whole 2 birds with 1 stone thing. :) I know it's sounds selfish but it's REALLY cold in there and to see both of them play at the same time...well, you got the point! ;) Oh yeah, they won too! Woo Hoo!

Jon

Jake

Wednesday's Walk Down Memory Lane

My friend Bev started Wednesday's Walk Down Memory Lane and I had to jump on board.

This week marks the beginning of another school year for the J's. I know people say it all the time, but time is flying by. It doesn't seem possible that Julie is starting her 2nd year of college, that Jon is a senior and that Jake is finishing up middle school. I stumbled across this picture last week as we re-arranged half the house (no joke..more to come later about that!). I swear it seems like yesterday this was taken!

Julieanne - 5, Jacob - 8 months, Jonathan - 4

Thanks for thinking of me

On Mother's day, I got the best surprise! A perfect card and wonderful treats from Bath & Body! I think they might love me after all =)