Week of December 26 - January 1

Hi Guys!!  :)

Now that we can breath a little from the Holidays, I thought I would let you all know of some of the fun that is happening in our corner of the world.  Happy Reading!!

• We have been enjoying spending time with our Sailor Girl.  Elizabeth had to go back on Tuesday, but we did have 10 beautiful days with her and I am so happy for that time.  We almost did not get her home for the Holidays, but my own Christmas Miracle happened!  So blessed!  She is doing well....finishing up things with her current level of schooling and will soon make it out to California for A School.  She is keeping busy and seems to love her Navy Life.  And to put this mom's mind at ease, she looks wonderful! 
• We are getting a new computer system at work...which means our computers are not working...so it has been a very long and very dull week for me. I like to keep busy, so the lack of work is not good.  Hopefully things will be up and running soon!!
• It got insanely cold here this week!  I know a lot of you are up north and saw snow storms... my prayers were with you.  I know I could not handle that.  I am a FL girl through and through and my hat is off to you!!  One morning, I let the dogs out and saw frost on the grass!!  And there was ice on my car!  Such an odd sight for South Florida!  And more than enough for me.  Please pray for our farmers...they lost a lot of their crops due to this frigid weather.
• Melissa continues to explore the military....keep her in your prayers.  I will keep you posted as to what she is up to. 
• I have been totally rearranging and reorganizing things....and currently have the house torn up a little.  All in the name of progress!
• Stitch and Bitch is back!  :)  This is a crafting circle where a bunch of fun loving ladies get together, socialize, and craft.  Lots of fun and making progress at the same time!  Please let me know if you would like to be involved....I started a group on here to keep us all close! 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Praying that 2011 is a very blessed, very special year for all of you!  Give yourself a hug from us!

So its been a little while since I blogged....

Hello guys! :)

I hope this message finds you all well!  Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!!  Many blessings to come to you and yours during this Beautiful Holiday Season!

I am sorry I have not been able to keep this going like I should.  The Holidays have been keeping me busy (just like you all, I am sure).  Plus, I had the most amazing gift this year...my daughter was able to join us.  I am so relieved that she was able to get leave and come home for the Holiday.  Unfortunately, we put her on a plane today to head back to her base, but we were able to spend 10 beautiful days with her!  I feel so blessed.

As for our "life and times," we are all doing very well! 

• Elizabeth looks wonderful and it was awesome to be able to catch up on those hugs I feel like I miss out on.  She seems very happy.  I know she is looking forward to getting out of the frigid North and into something a bit more tropical.  :) 
• Melissa is about to start up college classes again.  She should be almost done with her AA.  She is also still working on getting into the Navy...will keep you informed of her efforts.
• Patrick just earned his yellow belt in Karate, so he is very excited.  He is also doing well in school and still working very hard on advancements in Cub Scouts.  He should have his Arrow of Light very soon!!

My kids are all doing so well...and I could not be prouder!  They really are amazing kids!  It is so awesome to me.  I am truly blessed! 

Again, I hope you all are enjoying a truly Joyous Holiday Season!  Sending love from our home to yours!