January 2013

In January 2013---

Chloe came home from the hospital

She was treated to lots of love from her darling friends & family.

These are just a tiny sampling of the many cards & gifts sent my mail or left on our doorstep.

Thank you so much for so much love & support.

Unfortunately this illness is not something easily resolved. It will take time, lots of time, lots of work, lots of therapy, lots of doctors, lots of trust & lots more love. Just like any other illness- it is real- it is hard- it is complicated & it takes time to get better. Thank you for your prayers- fasting- please continue to pray for her and for us. We can always use it. 

In January 2013 Chloe was also asked to the Valentine's Dance!

In this photo she had just gotten home from the gym with her dad (thus the work out gear) to find a dozen roses & box of chocolates!! Seriously? Smart, smart boy.

Her first words- I Have Always Wanted to Get a big heart shaped box of Chocolates!

What girl hasn't?

In January 2013 -- All of the kids were home for Sunday dinner.

Minus the wonderful Tony & Laura- that was a bummer.

But- fun to have everyone at the kitchen table-- and loud.

Jack was up from BYU a lot to see the boys & Meg.

Oh how I love my boys!

It snowed a lot (still snowing here in February.)

Lots & Lots of snow. 

I have mostly loved it.... but it's getting old people. 

(Spring I am looking forward to seeing you again)

We took a few trips out to McDonald's to play & here we are at Cafe Rio- just to get out of the house with the boys. They play outside everyday! Being at Nana's house is fun-- but it was starting to get old.

 We are still feeling cooped up in all this snow & inversion.

This is a bit of my view driving home from work

I love this street headed up to the capitol. 

(ingredients for homemade ice cream & root beer)

Every Friday in January my kids cooking classes were in full swing!

Except for one Friday - we had a snow day-

 THE FIRST SNOW DAY OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS HAD IN 30 YEARS!

They were so successful I am adding March, April, & May classes!

They are nearly full- one spot left.

I'm taking February off because of the twins. 

I am hopefully today finishing the bedding & they will be here..... you know- Friday?

Some very exciting news-

In January 2013 I Won this!

There was a competition at work in my region & 20 people won mixers- I was one of them!!

Woo! I of course have a mixer & use it nearly EVERYDAY- but I don't mind having two. Heck I already have been using it & frequently use both on the same day. Also, it will really help me with my cooking classes & next week I am teaching the Boy Scouts how to make bread- so YES- it's crazy but I can use both mixers.

January 2013 was an eventful month.

and now we are nearly half way through February!

amazing