So far

This year is off to busy start. It took us all some time to get back in the groove after our long Christmas break. Just waking up was rough that first week.

Even though we haven't really done much, I feel like we have kept busy. It's crazy that January is almost over. Here are some highlights....

Claire got braces put on. Here we go. We are expecting another 3 years for just her. (Yay!) She's handled it like a champ so far. No more gum around here.

Neil LOVES his new creeper backpack!! He uses it for school and shows everyone. He also loves the jacket, although most days he has still needed his warmer coat.

We set ourselves a goal for January to not go out to eat for the month. With this in mind I really needed to spruce up our regular menu items. I hate getting into a rut. I took to pinterest and raided my sisters' board for ideas. I've tried to make at least 2 new things each week. So far so good. I made these tasty rolls one night and another day I rocked pizza dough. Everyone approved.

Everyone ate the best ones faster than I could get a picture.

The biggest time commitment has been swim lessons. Neil and Grace are going twice a week all month. I will be so glad when it's over. They are having a blast though and making some good improvements.

Last weekend the girls both had evaluations for softball. It was a rainy day so they had to do their drills inside. I can't believe that practices will be starting soon. I'm not sure how I am going to survive all three of them in a spring sport. I hope I make it.

Other than that we have been trying to take advantage of some really beautiful weather. With the exception of a few rainy days here and there, we've had sun and 60's. On Monday we were able to be outside in t-shirts while we played catch together. It's a big difference from where we were last year. It was only 18 degrees in Virginia today and they are expecting a monster snow storm tomorrow. Pretty crazy how life can change. I kinda wish I was there. There's something really fun about hunkering down for a big storm. I'll just have to enjoy our sunshine instead.

Decorating the driveway