We Got Through Christmas!

Wow. That was a really busy Christmas. Phew. So glad it's over. The kids had a wonderful time and got everything they wanted. That Santa is awesome!

I was able to do everything on my list except go and see the temple lights. Maybe next year. Now it's time for me to take down all 6 of my decorations that I actually put out and begin working on the new house.

We were there all day yesterday and got one room done. It's a little depressing, but it's progress. I really need about 6 more hands to make an even 8 and then maybe I'll be able to see some more progress. The exterior rock is going on and we are currently sanding and painting the molding. It's very tedious and laborious work and I HATE doing it. Anyone looking for a service project to do? j/k

We hope to be in by the end of January. Ummmm. Maybe? The nice thing is, is that we don't have to be out of our old house any time soon so we can take our sweet time getting the new one ready. Thank heavens.

We watched 17 miracles the other day and all I could think about was the fact that they didn't have homes to shelter them from the cold. What a blessing it is to have 4 walls and roof surrounding you and your children protecting them from the elements.

So in honor of 17 miracles I am going to name 17 miracles that have happened to us during our 12 years of wedded bliss.

1. We bought our first house
2.We had Dillon
3.Dillon escaped out the front door when he was 2 years old. I was asleep on the couch with a newborn when he escaped. A nice lady brought him home.
4.We had Shane
5. We found the Vallejo house and bought it.
6. We sold our old house 2 weeks before we were supposed to move.
7.We had Ty.
8. We had 5 years of plenty with our company  and could pay for everything we needed.
9.We have received work when we need it.
10. Ty got tubes in his ears and decided to start talking.
11. We were able to purchase property to build a new house.
12. We were able to build the new house for $50 a square foot.
13.We don't have to move out of the old house yet.
14.Our cars are working.
15.After my last miscarriage I was blessed to have an amazing experience.
16. They caught my ectopic pregnancy in time before my tube ruptured.
17. We are happy and healthy and together.

I am so grateful for all of the wonderful blessings that we have received this year and every year that we have been a family. I know that next year will be even better!

Merry Christmas to All and Hopefully You Get A Good Night's Rest!

I really hope everyone is having an amazing holiday season with tons of parties and cookies and plenty of snuggle time with your kids.

Our little family has not officially kicked off the holiday season yet. We have been busy with other things and the Christmas spirit has not made it to our house yet. I'm hoping that will change soon. We put up a few of our decorations that were not packed up too tightly and we are not getting a tree this year due to budget cuts and lack of space to properly display one. We chose instead to decorate a lit garland placed in front of the T.V. with a few ornaments that were given to us by Grandma Fuller.

So here are the things that I would like to do before Christmas:
1. See the Mesa Temple lights
2. Go to a Christmas party
3. Bake all of the pies I need to for neighbors and friends
4.Watch the Nativity movie
5.Go out with some friends for a fun night out
6. Make some Christmas cookies


And at the end of all of that fun we can all settle into our cozy beds and finally get a good night's rest! Merry Christmas!