Color of the year!

I've noticed lately that my taste everything is changing. I guess this is going to be a new season in life. That sounds better than anything else I could come up with. I have always been one to enjoy change. I often will pick a color I like and buy clothes, furniture, accessories and anything else I can think of in that color. And of course I always like to change the furniture around. But those are small things. This wind of change feels different.

Maybe, it is turning 40. Maybe, it is having to raise five kids. Or perhaps I am just bored. Whatever it is I like it. I am living for the moment so much more than I ever have. I am worrying less about what others think and more about how I feel.

With this new change comes a new outlook. I want things to be uncomplicated. I want things to be bright and happy. I might even shoot for carefree. Now wouldn't that be different, lol. So that being said I am picking my new color......PINK. Yes, I said pink. I have always been more of a red kind of person. But, this year I am going to think PINK.

Wet and Wild

Blessed be the name of the Lord!

My van is leaking "something," the element in my oven went out, and the garage door isn't working correctly. They say things happen in threes. So I am hoping that nothing else breaks. Praying might actually be more appropriate. Considering how much it cost to fix things I am definitely going to pray. I guess tomorrow is going to be fix it day at the Durham house. We are going to be gone all weekend so tomorrow is the only day to do it. Even with all the things going on the blink it has been a great week. I have so much to be thankful for. My family was so blessed this Christmas. The blessings far out way any minor problems that come up. We received so many nice gifts from family and friends. We are all very healthy. And unlike so many families we have been able to be together throughout the holidays. I guess you could say, our blessings are running us down! I am so very grateful. God has always given me way more than I could ever deserve!

Fun, fun, and more fun.

We are trying really hard to relax and enjoy the holidays. No crossgaurd, no school, and best of all no schedules! Relaxing is not easy for me. Sure, I can sit down in front of the TV and watch a movie. The problem is the entire time I am thinking about all the things I should be doing. Usually, if I sit down to watch TV I do my "to do" list or the bills. But this week is different. We have been playing games, play-doh, riding scooters, shopping, going to the movies and what ever else comes up. My whole family has had a great time just being together. Last night we went to see Beverly Hills Chihuahua with the Monday's. It is a really CUTE movie. I don't know whats on the agenda for today. That's whats nice about this week...NO AGENDA!

Christmas morning.

This was our best Christmas yet. Everyone was happy and healthy. With five kids yelling, laughing, tearing paper, and playing with new toys the excitement was electric.

Twas the Night Before Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas Season. We are so blessed and thankful. We spent Christmas Eve at home. My parents and sister came over for dinner. We all watched Fred Claus and enjoyed being together. Later we settled in for our family tradition's. Everyone put on their new Christmas pajamas, we made sugar cookies for Santa, and snuggled up in bed to listen to "Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Zion in his new P.J.s.

Here he is all snuggled up and ready to hear the story.

Grace still loves to look at the pictures in our family Christmas book. They have always fascinated her.

STAMPEDE!!

Yep, you guessed it. We spent the evening at the Dixie Stampede. We had a great time. The show was really nice. It actually snowed inside the arena several times during the show. We went with my Mom, Dad, and sister, the Klouda's, and the Monday's. I think I like the regular season show a little better. But it was nice way to keep bringing in the Christmas spirit. Good food, family, friends, and a show, what more could you ask for?