New Year

So it's already January 27th and this is my first post of the year. I have been having trouble with finding time. I used to blog while my daycare kids slept. Unfortunately, I now have 2 kids that won't take naps. They still have quiet time but it's not the same thing. So now I have to get more creative. The twins are currently coloring at my feet as I blog. I am curious to see how this year shapes up. Ren is turning 16 this year and I'm a little anxious about that. Our friends the Coburns are leaving us and that will definitely take a toll on date nights. I am in a new calling as a Den Leader for Cub Scouts and being constantly reminded by the Committee Chair that I am doing things wrong. Dave is now Young Men's President and so has jumped from the pot into the fire. I'm facing new challenges with the kids' education and activities. All in all I'm more worried than curious. I guess I just need to find a little Faith that the Lord knows what He's doing.

The Nutcracker

We had a girls night and went to see The Nutcracker. I was surprised to see how beautiful the costumes and backdrops were. Pretty good for little Sierra Vista. The ballet was very good as well. I was surprised how many older men they found to wear tights and dance around.
Here was the main line-up: Lorri, Avery, Emma, Madison, Lexi, and Alish.

Katie and Savannah decided they were old enough to sit by themselves.

It was a fun night and the girls all seemed to enjoy the ballet. I just love my girls and the times like these we get to spend together.

Tooth Fairy

The Tooth Fairy has been a frequent visitor at our house because of the plethora of lost teeth. Jackson lost his first two teeth in the same night a few weeks ago. I've just been a little slow to blog the occasion.

Jordan has lost 4 teeth including this one that needed a little persuading. It wasn't wanting to come out and Jordan needed a little extra money for Christmas shopping so he let Dad pull it. Tooth Fairies around here pay a GOLD dollar per tooth. Of our 5 children, Jordan is the only one that would ever have sat still for this.

Friends

Don't you just love good friends. I was chatting with my friend Heather tonight and she just made me smile. She is clear across the country yet she is dealing with the same daily trials I am. We can talk like we've never been apart and make each other smile and laugh at ourselves and our petty worries. This is a favorite picture of mine. It's not a very flattering one for me and my slouch but it was the happiest reunion with Heather. We hadn't seen each other in about 8 years and we both had families now but getting together was like going back in time. We stayed at her mom's house and had a sleep over in her old room. My dad even drove me there. A friend that has known you that long and still likes you is the best thing in the world.