Mother of the Year Award...already?

So, I try to do what is best for my family. I help everyone with things they need, get them off to school on time, keep things up and running, and cook them good things to eat. At least that's what I thought I tried to do. I guess forcing my kid to eat her spicy chili in less than 2 minutes time so she can do something fun isn't the best way to go. Well, she did it, but there was a minor side effect. 30 seconds later...yep, you guessed it, all over the table.

Sometimes doing your best can back fire in a gross way.

Brandon's Haircut

Brandon has needed a hair cut for a while now and we finally decided to tackle it. Here is Brandon before....














and here is Brandon after...

Penn State Trophies

We went to the Men's Basketball Game on Saturday. They had the Orange Bowl trophy and the Big Ten Trophy on display for people to take their picture in front of. It's just too bad they didn't tell us to move to the side so you could actually see the Orange Bowl trophy. Anyone want an orange?!

Swim "Lessons"?

Kelsie started swim lessons this week at the YMCA. She is very excited about them and is doing really well. A very interesting thing happened while we were there. Apparently, some kids just don't know how to keep their shorts up or straps on. Swimming, not swimming it doesn't seem to make a difference. And don't get me started on the "accidental's" of diving. Do you think they understand what the drawstring is really for? Don't you think you would notice if you were hanging out of your shorts? I certainly notice if I'm not all put together. Not having a care in the world...I guess that's the joy of being a kid.

Resolutions

Why is it that at the beginning of every year we go through the old routine of resolutions? Maybe it is so we can feel better about ourselves when we accomplish the first thing on our list. Maybe it is for a renewed sense of hope that we'll actually get to it this year. Maybe it's just putting something down on paper so the people you love will stop hassling you about it. So, my resolutions?

1. Be more patient
2. Learn something new every month.
3. Get into a good exercise routine.
4. Be the kind of friend that people can rely on.
5. Help my kids excel in the things that they are struggling with.
6. Find ways to help in the community to serve.
7. Become a stronger member of my church.

So, not that great, but when I sit down and really think about it those are the things that are most important to me. Ask me again in December to see how many I actually accomplished.

out with the old, in with the new

a new time for reflection on life makes me realize what I already have

First Night

Standing next to the Snowflakes during First Night, State College