Hello, 2011!!

I heard once that whatever you are doing on New Year's Day is what your year will be spent doing. Oh...I hope so. It's been a WONDERFUL day!

Last night Dylan, Daniel, and Kaylee came to spend the night. We stopped by Robbie's parents to let the kids open their presents and had a good time there.  Fortunately, Lauren's and Josh's families were able to come over and have Christmas -- almost the last Christmas celebration of the year---and we cooked spaghetti and had a great time. This morning, we took the kids to Mama and Daddy's for breakfast and to get gifts there. What a fun morning! Yes, the weather was messy. Yes, the bottoms of my pants legs were soaked. Yes, there was mud all over the truck. But who cares??!! We had fun!! We stopped at the church and let the kids have a little "wheel time" before going home.

Never let it be said that adults can't learn from children. We got home and were getting all the kids "stuff" together (There really is no better word sometimes--but my students still can't use it in essays!). Dylan began the same scenario from last night, He started going through my "extra" stuff so he could wrap up gifts. How sweet of him! He got a present together last night for everyone who was here. Then today he wrapped a gift for his mama, Dustin, and Landen. He was SOOO proud of himself! Note to self: Take him shopping next year so he can be better prepared.

After we took the kids home we had some down time. Robbie and I had planned to take a little trip, but we decided the weather was just toooo messy. Anyway, Alabama kicked off at 12:00, so staying home allowed Robbie to see the game. Lauren and I went to the sewing house and finished a couple of projects. Carsyn is feeling so much better. She just played and cooed and chewed on stabilizer (don't worry--it didn't come apart in her mouth). I'm so glad she's and Lauren's family are better. Sick babies, no matter their age, are just pitiful.

Now we are cooking black-eyed peas, potatoes, and cornbread...for just us! It's going to be so good. Then I'm going to learn a new trick on the computer for the sewing machine and get my lesson ready for
Children's Church tomorrow.  Ballgames are on, supper smells good, the house is quiet, and I'm spending a quiet night with the love of my life with no pressure of deadlines or projects to finish.

I'll take a year of that, thank you!

Happy New Year!