Christmas 2008

Another Christmas has come and gone to be placed into the memory books of our hearts. We had a wonderful holiday spending it with Big B's family. HIs brother, R, from Tennessee and his family spent the week close by and we had a great time. Christmas Eve we took the kids to their place for a swim in the indoor pool at the hotel that they were staying. The kids had a ball and were all tired by the time we headed to home (which was the plan). S fell asleep in the car and went straight into her bed and E headed there after the cookies and milk were placed for Santa to see.

The morning was nice as the kids slept to the wonderful hour of 7:30. After presents, and breakfast I headed to the cemetary and then to visit my mom. Then it was back home to prepare for our guests. Big B's brothers and their families along with his sister A and her daughter, his parents and Marilyn all arrived later for dinner. Santa brought the boys Rockband for the WII and we had a great time attempting to sing, drum and play guitar like the pros.

The day sped by and soon I was thinking how much preparation goes into just one day to have it end too quickly. I felt the same way for our big Christmas party which we held back on the 13th. I anticipated that day for so long and poof...it was over.

All in all it was a great holiday and I'm thankful that we spent it in good health. I missed by baby Katie but the feeling sorry for myself only lasted a few minutes. I was able to pull myself out of the funk before really falling into it and was able to maintain thankfulness for what I do have and what God has given to me the chance to experience.

Now onto some current news about life in general... It's been awhile since my last post so you might not know that I resigned from job. For those of you who see me on FACEBOOK, you all know already. My notice has been given and my last day will be this coming Friday. I have been given the opportunity to be able to work on The Katie Elise Lambert Foundation and help continue the efforts of raising awareness of child safety. I am grateful to be given this chance and hope that my daughter's name will continue to be associated with child safety.

On one final note....I got my new CAMERA!!!! I love, love love it and cannot wait to post the newest pics on here. The ones on this post are from my old camera and after this all will be from the new NIKON> I took it to the park today with the kids and it was so awesome to take pictures of the kids running and playing without them turning out blurry. The weather was unseasonably warm, the bikes were out and we all enjoyed the fresh air.

Time to run and I am wishing everyone peace for the new year.

J