Nothing new to say

I know It has been forever since I posted. Nothing is going on that I feel I can discuss on the blog. Lots of good things, some not so good things, although, nothing that is life threatening. Life is stressful you know? anyhow, just wanted to tell my three readers that I am alive. Hopefully, I can post some new pics soon,after I take some..... :)

Wonderful

We had a wonderful memorial service for my FIL and a lovely reception following where we got to catch up with so many people we don't see often enough. Please continue to pray for the family. My MIL is just so sad. there is no other way to describe it. here is a picture from the slide show that Paul created. It is of the day they eloped. almost 55 years ago. No wonder sadness fills her heart. So, please keep her in your prayers. she really needs them.

On a happier note, my best friend and my nephew and his wife are awaiting the birth of baby boys any day now. (and my bloggy friend Judy too :)) I cannot wait to hold these little blessings.

There is no more pain

My father in law lost his battle with cancer yesterday. Took his last breath surrounded by his family. He is now with the Lord in Heaven where he has a renewed body. We will miss him terribly here on Earth.

Spur of the Moment

I am a huge planner. Not big on spur of the moment plans but I am glad I gave in. We went on a trip to a local ski/tubing report and had a blast.

My favorite guys, tired from tubing.

Paul, showing J how it is done.

Me and Miss M, freezing to death

Snow Bunny and Ski Dude

Snow Days

We are on snow day #3!

After spending 20 minutes getting the kids ready to go outside we got to use our new snow disks!

After a run with me, Miss M decided "My do it!" (That is her new thing)
My blue eyed snow bunny.

It was snowing and sleeting pretty hard.

Poor J has on rain boots and too small snow pants. Bad mom!

After we had gone through 3 pairs of gloves and M was screaming from cold hands, we went in!

Hot chocolate for us!

January so far

We have had a busy month so far. We started the year off by going to a Capitals game with my sister and brother-in-law. We had so much fun. We hadn't been out without the kids in a while.

Go CAPS!

The pics are a little out of order. We ate at a yummy Chinese restaurant before the game. It was so good. Makes my stomach growl just thinking about it!

The next weekend was a baby shower for our nephew and his wife who are expecting a baby boy in march. ( I know 3 people having baby boys by March- funny huh?)

Since this is their first baby, we threw a daddy shower the evening after the mommy shower.

Here is his survival apron. SO FUNNY! and a super cute idea that I am totally going to steal!

My sister- in law had us create a suit for the new dad to wear.

Here is the beautiful but very tired mom to be. Her shower was in the morning but I am bad about getting pics in the right order.

All smiles!We are so excited for the arrival of our (gulp) great-nephew. Makes me sound old doesn't it?

Other Christmas....pictures

We spent Christmas morning at my in-laws. It was a different type of Christmas for many reasons but we still enjoyed the day.

New crayons from Jesse and Chelle!

Up-side down Miss M.

J&M watching the snow fall.

Daddy and his girl.

My mom and dad in law. Love them!

My little angel.

I know- not many pictures. I (and by "I", I mean Paul) got ham grease all over my sweater so I had to wash it and put on a sweatshirt. I was hot and grumpy after that and put the camera down. Luckily, my niece took pictures!