Sisterhood

Love Willow Tree figurines....love my sisters.....so blessed!  (Layout #11)

Creating with Snow....scrapbook page # 10

Even though this looks a little like winter 2010-2011, this picture is from 2005.  I believe, that too, was a snowy winter.  This year, with all the snow we have had - well over 3 feet, I have asked the boys many times to please go build me a snowman or go and make snow angels.  I just want to take some cool snow pictures.  They would not participate in these snow activities.  Only little kids do that.  When did they become too big or maybe more accurately "too cool" to play in the snow? 

My Goal....

This year's goal is hopefully an attainable one - to complete 60 pages - just a little more than one a week.  Simple, right?  Maybe now, when it is bitter cold outside and the boys are snowboarding/skiing and the house is quiet and I get the oh-so-rare "me time" AND I use that time wisely, this is an easy goal.  But what about when baseball season gets underway and we are out every night - what about when the pool is open and I want to be outside?  Will it be that easy then?  I guess we'll have to wait and see.  I struggle with making time for me and what I want to do.  I get so wrapped up in making sure that everyone else is all set that I forget about me and what I want.  Well this year, I plan to venture out and take some time for me - not a selfish amount - just a small amount of "me time" to scrapbook and write.  This will keep me happy and energized.  In doing this, I will be a better, happier wife and mom. 

So as of now - I am right on track!  Maybe even ahead of schedule...Yay!  9 pages completed!  Here they are - in no particular order.....

Total Focus

It has been too many years since Andrew has done karate.  He LOVED it.  He always aced his belt tests and often got the Award for Excellence in testing.  A few years ago we took the baseball season off and then the dojo moved out of town making it inconvenient to go.  Unfortunately, he never made it back.  Andrew often talks about going back to karate....maybe this year will be the year that happens.