I have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with my family. I can't believe that it is almost over. Even though school has started back up for all of them I am still enjoying the time here with them.
When I arrived in Utah it was raining and I was not to excited about it, but the following morning I woke up to 20" of fresh new snow. It was so exciting to see how excited my family from Texas was about the opportunity to play in the snow. Wyatt and Alyssa really don't remember the snow like that, Kristin and Dustin were so excited and stayed out in it for a really long time. They loved sledding behind the 4-wheeler and the small sledding hill we made in the back yard.
We had 22 of us on one day all together and it was like old times, loud and chaotic, just the way I remember it. Even though not all 32 of us were not all together at the same time it has been fun to see all of them.
Brandon and I had the opporunity to go visit friends in Logan and his sister from Vegas. We got to see my Grandmother and cousins from southern Utah. I am really tired of traveling from place to place but I wouldn't change it for the world.
I have scrapbooked with my mom, sisters, and neices and have raced cars with my nephews. Played games way to late into the night/morning and have relished in the joy on the faces of the little ones as they have opened their Christmas presents.
(I will post pictures soon of all the fun!)
As this new year begins I hope to make it even better than the last. I am going to try harder to be more appreciative of the things I have in my life instead of dwelling on the things I don't have. I am going to work on the things that I have cntorl over and not worry so much on the things I can't control. I am going to strive harder in my school work and be more loving to my family.
Most of all I am going to try harder to thank God for the blessings in my life everyday whether small or large. I am going to shower my wonderful husband with love and devotion and give the support he gives to me.
I hope that as this new year gets on its way we will all take a moment to thank God for the things they have in their life that they are thankful for and that they will take the challenge to do better in whatever aspect they need a little bit of work on in their lives. May God keep all of us in his arms and heart this coming year.
Happy 2011 family and friends! We love and appreciate all of you!
Sharon and Brandon
