Winter Reflection...

This is always the time of year when we look at resolutions... those things we would like to change, improve, reflect upon, and ways to grow. As I watch the inaugural events, the theme also rings "the need for change" more so than ever. Enjoying the weekend with a great group of friends, I am thankful for them and the ability to not take things so seriously- to allow myself to laugh, enjoy life, and enjoy company as I know so many don't. I am thankful for Kevin- our individual "issues" and idiosyncrasies balance each other out. We are a lot opposite, but we keep each other in check. I am so blessed to have been able to have McKenna and Cam! A lot of people really enjoy the baby stage, but as they get older there are definitely neat things at each stage of their development (except for the question from Cam last night, based from a prescription commercial, asking me what "unprotected sex" was).

I added a songlist to my blog and as you can see there is a big variety of difference in some of the songs. They represent many of the components that make up our lives. The spiritual and "always working on ourselves" songs, the thankful songs, the nostalgic, and the current songs. Last summer our friends and the kids all time favorite song (yes, this is one area I contaminated my kids)- All Summer Long by Kid Rock. Absolutely not appropriate for the kids but the whole group of them belted it out "All Summer Long"- at the pool, at our BBQs and parties, it was always on the radio, and we could not get it out of our heads as it was a great mix of 2 classics!! Money is great to have, but to be able to just relax, and let the kids be kids as long as they possibly can, and have lots of people around you to share in the making of their memories and experiences is wonderful! The anthem to them is yet another of my selections- I Hope You Dance- by Leann Womack. I am hoping for this new year to keep challenging myself- whether it be with weight, faith, character, knowledge, or with my relationships. Never to take them for granted, and not to fall in a rut of an unexamined life.

As with the change of the economy and the rest of the U.S.A.- Let's see what you can do Obama... You go get'em! And to George & Jen, as discussed in our group this weekend, we will see if he has the "right program"- HA!

Can't wait for Super Bowl Sunday as our next "Gourmet Club" will commence. Camden is thrilled as we tend to favor Pittsburgh in this house, and he can wear all of his garb.

Have a great rest of the week!