January 15, 2013

I just had a conversation with my daughter about this blog.  I told her that I'm not sure that this was the "right" year to start it.  I'm so sad, and feeling lost, and scared about facing this new reality.  I don't know how to process what's happening.  How can I write a blog that will interest anyone when I can't even form coherent sentences in my own mind?

My daughter said, "If you hadn't started the blog, you probably never would have taken this picture."

The last picture of my Dad.  Taken less than 24 hours before he died.

She is 100% correct.  I probably wouldn't have taken the picture.  I took it specifically thinking about the post I was going to write later that night.

Now I know.  This was exactly the right year to start it.

January 14, 2014

I heard this song for the first time today.  I've listened to it numerous times now and it's bringing comfort to my broken heart.

http://youtu.be/Yeu1kpq0QbM

You fill my cup when I'm used up and poured out, so depleted.  You are my light, you make things right, so I stand, undefeated.
When war comes round you stand my ground as I fall, so mistreated.  Through so much rain you keep me sane and I remain, undefeated. Undefeated.
You heal these wounds, unseal my tomb, and I rise, undefeated.

I love you, daddy. I miss you so much already.

January 12, 2014

Rest in peace Daddy, I love you <3

January 11, 2014

Both of my parents had birthdays this week (Mom on the 7th and Dad on the 10th) so I made dinner for them tonight to celebrate!  Adam and Ashley came too, as a surprise!  After dinner we played dominos, it was a fun night :)

Taco salad! Yum!

Happy birthday!

What a great surprise :)

January 10, 2014

I was surfing around online today and found the cutest granny square pattern ever!  I just had to give it a try and totally love the results!

Hoot, hoot, so cute!

I'm so excited to make more of these!

January 9, 2014

Another holiday season has passed, and that means it's time to take down the tree and pack the decorations until next year.  It's always a bittersweet process for me because I love Christmas, the decorations, and the spirit of the season.  Plus, as I get older, time seems to pass so much faster...the season seems shorter every year.

Oh, Christmas tree!

So pretty!

Until next year...

January 8, 2014

Although I do enjoy an occasional frufru coffee, I have never been an avid coffee drinker *gasp*,  so I have been quite pleased to indulge in a new tea obsession!  I have always liked tea, but my obsession was reawakened when we toured the Celestial Seasonings factory last month.

I tend to be a "find something I like and stop trying new things" kind of girl, so I am trying to break out of that habit and try some new teas.  I have been pleasantly surprised!  Don't get me wrong, I still LOVE my jasmine green.  I could drink it all day, every day and never get tired of it.  And Good Earth sweet and spicy is a close second, but I have been broadening my horizons and enjoying the ride!

My new little teapot! Short and stout ;)

Yum! I can't get enough of this tea! I prefer it iced.

This one is good hot or cold!

A new one, with a nice caffeine kick, to add to my favorites!  Tastes a little gingerbready.

My cute little chefs, to watch over the tea making process :P

Off to enjoy another cup, thanks for stopping by!

January 7, 2014

It was a mostly gray and dreary day today, which fit my gray and dreary mood.

I am never good at saying goodbye, and today was no exception.  I tried to keep my chin up most of the day, but am feeling pretty blue tonight...and my house feels so empty and quiet.

It was all I could do to not undo his packing while his back was turned...

Gray and dreary.

And then the sunset did its best to remind me that not all goodbyes are sad...

January 6, 2014

It was another quiet day at home today.  The boys head back to Houston tomorrow, hard to believe it's been three weeks already...time sure does fly.  Not looking forward to saying goodbye tomorrow, but trying my best not to dwell on that.

Monkey bread for breakfast!

More crocheting!

And loads of puppy snuggles!

January 5, 2014

It was another cold and snowy day  today.  Although we wanted to stay inside where it was warm, we did venture out for a quick trip to the grocery store.  Then it was back home for more Breaking Bad (we are finally on season 5!) and some crocheting...

And no day is complete with out a bit of snuggling with the pup!

January 4, 2014

SNOW DAY!!! 

It started snowing late last night...and continued well in to the day.  Probably around 8-9 inches when we shoveled.  We stayed in all day rather than venture out.  It was warm here, and we had Breaking Bad to keep us company ;)

January 3, 2014

A new year means time for new projects!  Now that we are (mostly) settled in our new house, I am looking forward to getting back to my crafting projects.  Just looking at all of my supplies makes me excited!  Adding to the excitement is the fact that my crafty Christmas gifts were a huge hit, and I received a a bunch of new yarn for Christmas as well! 

Time to get crafting!

January 2, 2014

Today was the first day back to work for 2014.  But not before a little Breaking Bad and some snuggling with my sweet boy!

Could be worse!

January 1, 2014

We rang in the new year with a quiet night at home, playing games.  It was a perfect night, if you ask me!  (For anyone who hasn't played Cards Against Humanity...DO IT!  (Adults olnly!)  It is hysterically fun!) 

We spent New Year's day with my mom and dad.  We had a delicious pork roast for lunch and played Mexican Train Dominoes.  And once again, I would call it perfect! :)

And we ended day 1 of 2014 cold and frosty!