SNOW

I got my wish. It has been snowing like mad, now if I could get feeling better we can enjoy sledding on the hill. My kids put on their snow clothes today after I am pretty sure I said no but they did it anyway, and after I said no I thought oh never mind if they go outside I can have some peace and quiet for a minute. This no TV until Christmas thing is more a punishment for me, but I think its working. They seem to be getting along better. I have caught them several times sitting on the couch reading to each other under a blanket, no kidding. I don't think I have done anything right there, but someone is doing a great job. They are still fighting though the evidence is in the gash on Braden's back courtesy of an upset Kaylee with a pen, just pointing out the little ray of sunshine. Didn't I say I wanted the school break? I am still looking for fun though. I got cord charts last night and my guitar tuned so I played a cord and realized I need to cut my fingernails to play.

My tree. I can't figure out how to change the direction and I should have used flash but anyway, I've just learned to put pictures on here

I am so excited

I am on the once a month posting plan.
I am really excited for Christmas. We just gave Breton's mom her birthday/Christmas present. I was so excited for it to come. I wish I could post it here but I think I'd be in trouble with copyright so I won't but we had these pictures taken of the kids in nativity costumes. They turned out so great and she loved it.
My Christmas presents will be somewhat of a let down because I already know what I am getting and I have already played with it. I am fulfilling a later in life goal of learning to play the guitar. But it's not the gifts for me that make me excited its the gifts I have made for others. I can't wait to give my sister in law her present I worked hard on it and I love what I made her. I don't think she reads this but she might so I will try to post later. I'll have to have Kami help me learn to put pictures on this thing. I am excited for the break from school. I know this one sounds so weird but last year we had so much fun sledding and playing in the snow. I am hoping that we get more snow to make it fun this year. I enjoy not having to do homework and getting to sleep in (hahaha) ok so maybe just a more relaxed pace than usual.
I am just grateful for this time of year and all that it means. I am grateful for second chances and for the Savior in my life.