I feel like running away!

It is day 5 of our flu bug (but who is counting?...me!). We had a hectic weekend of running kids to various activities; however the brakes have been put on and now our busy weekend will be a "recovery" weekend with a lot of rest and relaxation. Instead of running, maybe a good night sleep is what is needed. One that doesn't include mom "I am sick" can you help clean up. Ugh! So if you don't here from me within the next week or so...know I ran away. Ha!

Flu Bug...Ugh!

Yes, it all caught us by surprise. However all but one of us remains untouched. These past few days has been trying for all...me included. When we have our health, we don't seem to think twice about it; however after these past few days I am hoping we are healthy soon.

So today, I hope this finds you healthy!

Come here...Riley!

Our family decided that we needed to add to the size. We needed one more family member to love. It was so exciting to be able to adopt our first dog. She is the most adorable Maltese/Doxi mix. She is so tiny and lovable. Yes, we fell in love with her at first sight and now she is ours to love and hold (and to clean up after). It would have probably been easier to adopt another child. However not as much fun for the kids.

It is almost bed time, so hopefully we will get sleep. I'll keep you posted on our new "baby".

Happy New Year!

As we rung in the New Year, I reflected on the many blessings of 2008. We all had our health, we had jobs to go to, a vacation of a lifetime with our extented family, many memories with cousins, grandparents and parents, we had our freedom (thanks to our service men and women), we had food on our table and a roof over our head. Yes, we are blessed!

The newspapers says we are in the worst recession since the great depression and the outlook is gloomly. We, as a nation, need this wake up call to remember that life is about faith, family and friends; not about the cars we drive, the house we live in, the clothes we wear. I am looking forward to a bright and merry New Year filled with many wonderful memories with family and friends. So raise your glass to a 2009 filled with memories!