Catching up

So as you have noticed I haven't blogged since the boys went back to school almost 5 months ago. Slacker. Oh well I blame it on my new job. Yes I got a new job. I LOVE it. I am a lunch lady at Westlake High school. I started Oct 15th. I was a little nervous at first having to deal with the kids there, but they can be really nice. I don't tend kids anymore. That was an adventure. I did enjoy it and it allowed me to be at home with the boys but it was definitely time for a change. And now that Sawyer is in first grade it allowed me to look for other options. Working at the school is great, I get the same days off the boys do and I am home before they get home. It has been such a blessing. Anyway here are some pics of the recent holidays. Enjoy.

Halloween. Bubba was a scary clown although he is not wearing his mask because this pic was taken before school and they can't wear masks to school and I forgot to get a pic with his mask on. Conner was a ninja, and Sawyer was a zombie soccer player.

Thanksgiving was wonderful as always. Had dinner at the in-laws and ate way to much. I may have even licked my plate a little. I enjoyed it way to much. But it's just so good. No pics even though I did take my camera.

Christmas was lovely. I think everyone got just about everything they wanted. My parents came home from their Leeds England mission just in time for Christmas which was great. We spent Christmas Eve night at the in-laws. A tradition we have grown to look forward to every year and love. This year Sawyer had a rough time getting to sleep though. He was worried Santa wouldn't bring him any gifts he didn't feel like he was a very good boy this year. I reassured him that we put in a good word for him and he did get gifts.

New Years Eve was spent at my sister's house. We enjoyed spending time with family and again eating too much food. As I look back on this past year I am so very grateful for family and friends that I have in my life. I would not trade anything that has happened as it has made me learn and grow to be the better person I am now. Here's to 2014 may it bring lessons and love to us all.