New Years Resolutions update.

Well I know that it's mid January and it's alittle late to be reporting resolutions, but I thought publishing them onto my blog would help me stay focused. I'm really quite terrible about keeping resolutions, but this year I'm hoping that'll be different. The different approach that I've decided to take this year is baby steps. I'm not doing an overhaul on my life right up front. I'm just making small changes every week. For example this week I just organized my computer station, and coat closet. Keeping my house organized isn't my strength, but by just doing a small space each week, I hope to whip my home into shape. Having better organization will hopfully extend into our food storage system. I'm hoping to get going on upping our food storage, and starting a rotation system. Alot of the food storage that we buy ends up going bad because I forget it's even down there. Finally I've registered for the Ogden Half Marathon. I've actually been training for it since November, but it's just been in the past few weeks that I've gotten really serious about it. To be totally honest I'm scared to death. So far the longest run I have done is only five miles, so 13 is going to be a serious stretch for my athletic abilities. Kate actually made an observation tonight on my physical fitness level when we were all sitting on the couch shortly after splurging on ice cream for dessert. Kate says to me "Mommy why is your tummy so big?" I responded as I grabbed hang over flab "this is left over from you, and this is from Kirk, and this section is from Benjamin!" It's funny how life is, because I remember saying the same thing to my mom, when I was a kid. I just think there's somethings in life that are never the same after pregnancy (that is with out going under the knife). I think I'll go do some crunches now!

Christmas 2009

Christmas this year has been so much fun. The kids have been bouncing off of the walls. They've been so excited for Santa to come on Christmas eve. Christmas eve began with making cookies for Santa. We set out the plate of cookies before we took off to Grandma Mower's home. At grandmas house we had a delicious prime rib dinner, and then acted out the nativity scene. We exchanged gifts, and then the grand kids all opened up their matching p.js. Christmas morning the kids were so excited to see all the toys Santa brought them. Kate got some princess Polly pockets, and a castle for them to play in. She also got a bed for her American girl doll. Kirk mostly got Star Wars toys. He also got a batman car. Benjamin got a baby toy that spins and plays songs, though he mainly enjoyed playing with the wrapping paper. The kids also all got Disney stuffed animals in their stockings. We announced to them that we will be taking them to Disneyland in February. The kids have been so excited for the trip. It will be nice to have something to look forward to as the long winter wears on. We opened presents, and them my parents stopped by to visit, and see the kids toys. We all ate our traditional quiche breakfast with poppy seed muffins, and orange juice. Then the kids played all day with their toys. Later in the afternoon we went to my grandma Woolsey's house. We saw many of my cousins, and aunts and uncles. Over the weekend we took the kids to the movie, and enjoyed carefree days of staying in their p.j.s and playing with their toys all day. It's back to reality now, and routine. We've enjoyed the holidays, but it's nice to have everything back to normal again. I just took down the Christmas decorations. It's been nice to return to normal routine.

My sister's get away

At the beginning of December me and my sister Kristen who lives in Colorado flew out to visit my sister Karyn who lives in Hawaii. It was a total relaxation vacation. We shopped for jade jewelry in the open air markets, went to a chic flick film, and had a few relaxing days at the beach. It was nice to enjoy a few days without any worries, responsibilities, or cares. We had such a great time. It was really nice to have some girl bonding time. I love my sisters so much. They are my very best friends. Here are a few pictures of our trip.