STINK!!!!!

I started writing a post and my computer starting doing automatic updates and I lost a whole page full of blog! How frustrating! So, I guess I will try again tomorrow. I will get this stuff figured out one day.

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY...

We have had an amazingly busy last couple of weeks. We had a Cello recital last Monday starring Robbie, a choir concert Thursday for Joshua, girls night out with the cousins and friends on the 12th (I want to post a special blog on that event.), a band concert for Zachary this Thursday, my birthday on Tuesday, a talent show starring Julia singing "Me and My Teddy Bear" accompanied by me, a Christmas sing at the elementary school starring Julia, a Stake Christmas choir event starring myself, and doctor appointments. Whew! Oh, and least I forget...Christmas shopping! Phew! I am tired!

I haven't done my annual Christmas letter yet, and now I don't know if I am going to at this point. Time has caught up with me and I don't seem to have the time or gumption to do it. Perhaps we will forgo it this year. I didn't get family pictures like I had planned either. So, we will either do it next week or not at all. I don't even feel like baking this year. We'll see what the next few days bring.

I bought myself a new laptop for Christmas. I had one several years ago that was kind of a hunk of junk. It was used, which is fine, but I had to squeeze the screen

Yesterday and into last night, I had the privilege of watching my cousins' kids while they were at the hospital having another one. (Congrats Jared & Amy!!! I can't wait to come see little Victoria Noelle. I'll bet she is as cute as the rest of the bunch!)

I was worried that I would not be able to handle someone else's large family, but it went rather well. There were a few occasions of difficulty, but it wasn't terrible. It was a good experience for me and I was glad to help. I had trouble sleeping at their house, so needless to say, I am extremely tired, but not as tired as they are or are going to be.

I was thinking about putting up a post of recipes on my blog, perhaps a spot that we can share some of our favorites. I will look into that. I have had requests for my carrot cake recipe, dinner rolls, and a few cookie recipes. I will learn what I need to, to get those posted.

Jeepers! I am more tired than I first thought. I had better get up and moving around.

Have a great day!

It was good to have the kids home for Thanksgiving, but the house looks like we had a tornado roll through! I am not complaining! It's all good!

My mom left this morning to go home. She has had a hard time the past few weeks while she was here. Hopefully a visit to her doctor will shed more light on things and she'll feel better soon.

I have to run carpool in a few minutes, so this is going to be short.

Been busy with the usual laundry, menu planning, grocery list making, and so forth today. I'll soon be off to the market and dropping the little girls off at Gymnastics.

Perhaps I can update more later.

Hope everyone who reads this is having a good day today. I love you!