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January was a Tough Year

   This saying rings true for me every January but even more this year, "January was a tough year, but we made it." I'm not sure why but I've felt more sad, moody, depressed and anti-social the past month than I ever have. Maybe it's the weather, a teething and sick baby who doesn't sleep, being stuck in monotony, not getting enough exercise or probably just a combination of each one. Either way, it's been a rough month and I couldn't be happier to see it gone.    January definitely had it's good times too, thankfully. Lydia's science box came and we had a blast putting together a constellation lantern and a solar spinner.    Brayden offered to teach the girls swimming lessons so we went last Saturday for their first lesson. Allie is not afraid and gave Brayd a run for his money I think. They girls adore him though and it's been a fun thing to do in the winter.   The girls love playing with Allie's bead jewelry she got for...

The End of a Decade

   Allie, Hudson and I get to hang out while we wait for Lydia in the school pickup line. It's nice to have some one-on-one time with Allie since she doesn't get a whole lot these days.     Daddy was feeling brave and let the girls shave his beard. They did pretty good!   We've loved our free loaf of bread a month at Great Harvest and somehow the girls always end up with cookies.   My cousin, Liz suggested the granddaughters take our Grandma out to lunch on her birthday. It was so much fun! I love my Grandma so much and can't imagine life without her. We each wrote her a letter and put it in a pretty box.   From left to right: Laura, Hailey, Jamie, Erika, Grandma, Liz, Stephanie, Jenni and Erin. We missed Em, Angela, Ashley and Mariah.   Dad showed Chris and Loren how to make brats one night. I never thought I'd actually learn how the sausage gets made. They really enjoyed it.    Merry Christmas t...