Merry Christmas

Wow...this month has FLOWN by. We survived Christmas. As many of you may know Christmastime always leaves me well grumpy. I love giving and watching everyone open gifts but getting to that part drives me up a wall. I almost cancelled Christmas I was so fed up, but I took a deep breath and remembered that it isn't about the gifts given its about the sparkle in the eyes of Jackson as he tore into his presents (with the help of Daddy) and the surprised look on Cam's face when he got his iPhone (followed by a well planned out contract that he signed that Rich & I wrote). Now that its all over and done with I'm ready to get this year buttoned up and start next year FRESH. So thankfully my husband will be out of town...wait that came out wrong. Rich is going out of town for the annual Tulsa Shootout. As much as I am going to miss him and not looking forward to being by myself let along w/ Jackson for the first time w/o back up I am looking forward to a day of cleaning and organizing courtesy of my Mom. I don't know how I would survive without her down the road (even if it is 45 mins away).

There are a few things I need to tackle but the biggest on my list is a tie between the "Man Cave" and the Kitchen. For me to be such a Type A personality you wouldn't know it if you looked in my cabinets so I have been "creative farming" as my husband likes to call it and yes I have an addiction to PINTEREST. For those of you who haven't learned of this craze let me tell you once you get started you can't stop. Talk about a great way to lose a few hours. I have found some of the neatest ideas and the best part, I don't lose them cause I can pin them to their appropriate board and the go back. LOVE IT.

Back to Christmas...It was so strange having my own little guy to open presents. There's nothing like watching them be amazed at little things..like wrapping paper for instance. Even Zander and Jayden were so excited each time they opened a present. That was all I needed to remember why we work so hard all year long. It really isn't about the gifts (though I can't wait to use my new food processor *thanks MOM & DAD*) but it's about the smiles, memories, and laughter.

I hope everyone enjoyed their families and much as we enjoyed ours.

Merry Christmas & Best Wishes on the New Year!