it's all too quick...

I am somedays overwhelmed at the amount of paperwork this job requires. No, I am not a lawyer or a editor, just a mom of 4 school attending kiddos with TONS of paper work! Some is art, some is notices, and like yesterday- some just stop me in my tracks. Mackenzie brought home a notice of 5th Grade dedications due soon. That means we are almost ready to say goodbye to the school down the street and hello to Middle School. I"M NOT READY! Not at all.... I was also trying to working their school albums, catch them up. So looking back on 8 years of school already for my sweet girl just makes me sad. I already miss so much and it's only going to get worse! I need to cherish more and hurry less. I always say that but it's hard to apply with 5 wanting -needing kids to keep up with. Good thing I love it so! As for my girl, well... maybe we can slow down just a bit and cherish 5th grade a little more. And recycle the rest!

City Boys Marries Country Girl...

Todd finally sees Yosemite! We ventured out from the Foothills, better known as Circle W Ranch, along with our great friends the Eastman's to see Yosemite on a day trip. To see it blanketed with fresh snow was breathtaking. Todd had only seen a quick glimpse of Yosemite-EVER- on a drive thru once as a kid. It has been a long while for me although I spent lots of time as a kid. We drove down into the village, played in the snow, had a snack & roasted smores by the fire, snapped a few pictures and drove back to the Ranch. The best part of the day for me was FINALLY experiencing Yosemite with Todd. Next time we'll stay for awhile, but we need to save up, he wants nothing to do with what they call "cabins". Bit too rustic for my City Boy.

I'm learning....

This blog thing is all new to me but so fun! I am hoping it will give me a chance to share pictures I've taken recently and also stay in touch with those I don't get to talk to often enough. But, being learner, I'll have to take it slow. My ipod still only has 4 songs on it (it didn't help that I organized all the CD's Todd & I had into one large case for the car and it was taken out when our car got stolen). So, I am starting from scratch.... as for pictures, I have plenty! This seems like a great way to showcase our current lives as I wish my scrapbooks were, not so much... worked on Fourth of July last night. Maybe this will be new to 2008... a chance to share more and count my blessings each and every day.