Thursday, January 23, 2014

Sick Day

Riv is home sick with some kind of nasty flu-ish thing....
Poor Baby.
He has been so healthy this last year, so I suppose it is his turn on the sick wheel.
He wants me to be right next to him...
Guess I better enjoy that while it lasts.
I think as much as it stinks to have a sick kid, sitting here with him is such a gift.
Plus, I got a few minutes to do my nails...
I used those Sally Hansen Nail Polish Strips, and it was a cinch!

I started looking through some old photos from the Family Blog.....big mistake.
Am I the only one who can't look at old photos without totally getting emotional???
Where has the time gone, and why did I not cherish it more while I was there in the present??
I suppose that is why getting older is a good thing.

Perspective.

Weren't they the cutest little duo?!
Justin has a birthday this weekend....he thinks he is getting old.
I happen to think he is just getting better (actually I KNOW he is getting better!)
Perspective.

He still wants to run races....He still wants a challenge....He still drives me nuts.
He is still my hero.

I hope you will take a minute to snuggle up with your kiddos or lover this weekend,
whether they are sick or not....
I was reminded this week, yet again, of just how short life can be.
I hate those reminders.

I need to do a better job of living and loving, and making every day count.
XO

Friday, January 17, 2014

Holiday Re-Cap

Happy 2014.
Technical difficulties are plaguing me already this year....
so I surely hope this is not a growing trend.
A new computer is not on my list of purchases this year!

We had a wonderfully quiet Christmas, an awesome post-Christmas camping trip,
and a New Years party for 4.
We made hats, danced with glow sticks...went to bed early....
We are such party animals!
So enjoy a photo recap of all the fun....
The apartment was full of Christmas cheer...
 

Sibling fun at Paige's school party....thinking knowing Riv will be bigger than her next year...

So excited about his own robe this year.  He wears this every morning and evening.
Cozy obsessed boy!

Thrilled to get another Ivy and Bean book.  This girl loves to read.
Enough of this running around...he is ready to go camping!!!!!
 Cave#1
A view from the top
 Goofy!
Always on the hunt for the perfect rock
Heading up again...friends and dogs included. Looks a little steep there guys.....?

Gorgeous view!  Worth the effort for sure!
One Happy Man.
One sleepy baby.
Tough day out here in the wilderness (for the Princess).
The Prince on the other hand was in heaven.
Mountain Man to the rescue!!!  A fire makes everything better!
Or is it S'mores make everything better...I get confused.
Morning! Hot Chocolate Bandit!!
Another hike...why not!?
Time to pack it up....last night was COLD!!!!!!
PROOF! That puffy down jacket is rarely used down here in TX.

We had a blast at Garner State Park, and will be back again when it is a little warmer.


Happy New Year....Love Us.