Winter Solstice 2014

My children fill me with Love and Joy each and every day.

Opening stockings on Solstice Eve.

I see her posing and modeling in the mirror often.  I don't know where she gets it.

This is the only pic of the gift opening I'm sharing, and its only to point to the window.  It's just about 5:30 in the morning, and that was with my son waiting.  I wouldn't have it any other way.

Grandkids with Grandma Barb.

Kisses!

Josh and I

That's me cooking a 5 star dinner for my family.  They loved it. Bazinga!

This is my favorite.  I can still hear their giggling.

Big Sister and Little Brother.  Neither so little.

Here's your adorable pic to say, see you next year!

With much love from all of us, to all of you, near and far.

New rules.

I made a new rule today, it involves things I need to pack when I travel.

A thermometer, infant acetaminophen, and children's acetaminophen.

After an amazing visit with my friends, Jeanne became sick rapidly.  An alarmingly high fever, especially since we didn't have a thermometer, lead to a hectic night.  Although her demeanor changed for the better by morning, she still clearly had a fever.

We stayed in the hotel, and went to CVS to get the above mentioned supplies.  She is eating a little bit, but not much, and she is doing a great job keeping herself hydrated.

I am hoping tomorrow will be much better.

I am still in good spirits, and will not allow this trip to be squashed by a bug.  Children get sick, especially when you rub their dirty little faces into new petri dishes, like planes.  And buses.  And new museums.

As long as they are playing and laughing, so will I.