I don't want to forget....

Another year older...it's crazy how fast time flies. Four kids keep me quite busy. EK turned 11 on Monday. We celebrated with a family party that evening and she had cupcakes at school with her teachers and classmates.  Praying this would be a great year for her.  We got her this tent for her room. It's difficult sometimes finding something to get her as a gift (besides clothing) because she doesn't play with anything and can't tell me what she'd like. She really liked hanging out in her tent. I think we'll spend some time in it over breaks and during the summer. She especially loved that her siblings were there with her. EJ and AK love it too. EK, you are a blessing to us! You're a beautiful young lady whose smile lights up a room. Your laughter is contagious. Some days are harder than others but I'm thankful for you. You are my firstborn and will always have a special place in my heart. You've changed me for the better. I've l...

It wasn't much but it was SNOW!! And it was a great motivator for AC to finish her math so she could go out and play. EK was at school and EJ was napping so it was just the middles who ventured out. :)

Our Christmas was quite different this year. Keith had to have emergency surgery the Monday before Christmas and was in the hospital for 9 days. And since Christmas was on a Sunday, we also went to church. It was odd being at church without my husband there, but it was good to be with my church family and remember the true meaning of Christmas! I woke the kids up early so they could at least open stocking presents and eat breakfast (monkey bread) before church. They actually were able to open all their gifts before we had to get dressed and out the door. Amazing how fast they go through wrapping paper, isn't it? EJ was so excited to open gifts this year. It didn't matter if it was hers or not. Ha! After church we went to the hospital to see Keith. Thankfully he was feeling much better and I think a visit from his kids did him some good. :) You never know when you bring four kids to a hospital... We went to Keith's parents for lunch and the kids had some more gifts to open....