2014

2014 is going to be an awesome year! I plan to work hard, enjoy my time with my monkeys, visit Jason as much as I possibly can and work some more. I don't have any races planned yet but I do plan to run. And I plan to figure out how to relax more and stress less. I love my job, my monkeys and my J. I'm so blessed, because most days I love my life.
Happy 2014!

Weekends

     I really do love my monkey-filled weekends. We're all listening to music chillin' in my room, waiting for Kirsten to be done with her tech stuff at school so we can go for a walk in the rain. We straightened up together, the littlest monkeys have been working on their Christmas lists & Vernie and I are keeping the laundry moving.
     I love when they're here for my 4 days. It's relaxing, it's comfy, it's the way our lives should be.

So yeah

I didn't get better at blogging this year like I'd hoped. I may have actually posted less this year that I did last year. :p Life has gone on. It's been a harder one for sure, but yeah, still breathing! It's not like I have nothing to say. More like I don't know where to start. Sadly, I don't feel awesome at the moment, so I might have to come back with a plan or idea. Right now I think I'm going to go cuddle with some monkeys, close my eyes and dream of my J. :D

she lives

Hola blogger friends!
I'm just checking in! I know, I know - it's been awhile. There are so many good things on the horizon though that I think I just may start finding time to sit at my desk and share a little more. Between upcoming vacations (of epic proportions!), cool and exciting changes at work and training for the Other Half Marathon (13.1 miles eek!) I may just find myself with things to say that are worth sharing. Plus my first grandbaby (Brandon & Christy are excited!) is due in October and Kirsten is turning 16. Fun stuff! :)

Brandon & Christy

I have decided to post pics from Brandon's wedding in Montana here instead of on facebook for the most part. I don't love that everything you post on facebook becomes their property. My pictures are mine. I also don't love when people steal images (yes that's right, when you right-click on a picture someone else took and copy it you are stealing. It's not nice.) I'd say yes if people asked, I just prefer that they do. Brandon and Christy, you of course can copy anything you want, and Robin, I have an understanding with you too. ;) lol

It was an awesome weekend, I loved being able to see my oldest monkey so happy and enjoyed every minute I spent with them. I love 'em to pieces, and wish 'em the absolute best.

And there are lots more pics, including more shots of all the family who came and the drive through yellowstone. I just wanted to get a few up here for them before I head to work.

...and the pics are bigger than the blog, but I don't have time to fix it. Oh well. :p

baby it's cold outside

I'm past ready for this winter to be officially over. It's been so cold here it's made the walk to work every night something I seriously dread. On the upside, when it's as bad as it was today it gives Maiah and I the excuse to hide under the covers and watch a million episodes of Blues Clues. I'm all for hibernation!

2012

Whoa, all of my posts for 2012 fit on the front page of my blog- there were like 6 of them. o.O
I'm so sorry that I spent the year in quiet mode. That's how I deal when things get rough, and it was that kind of year. The divorce is now final, and while it's sad I really do feel like it was the healthiest thing I could do for myself & my family. It hasn't been easy, but it will be a good thing. I've learned how to let go of all kinds of hurt. People who'd been unkind, ungracious, mean or ungrateful toward me have received absolutely none of my energy. I'm trying really hard to focus on the things that matter, and surround myself with people who care. I don't have a lot of real friends, but the ones I have are precious. I'm hoping to write more this coming year, and to pick my camera back up. This is still my favorite place to share. It's mine, and I like it that way. :)

Happy New Year!