The Flu Bug has made landing

Well I have been at Carissa's side, it seems like for four days now. The poor little one has got the nasty flu. It certainly doesn't seem to be the 24 hour one as we are now starting day four. I have a few other family members who are also dealing with cold symtoms but it only seems to be Carissa who is being attacked by the flu. I have to tell you though, she is quite the trooper. She doesn't winne or cry at all. She just asks for what she needs and gets on with it. She has been up day and night and is still in pretty good humor( wish I could say that about me. She does nap a lot during the day though, thank goodness. I am really hoping that she starts to kick this thing and doesn't pass it on to someone else, though I have two others that think they maybe starting to feel funny. Time will tell, I guess.

Snow !!!! Winter!!! Cold!!!

Snow, Snow and more snow!!!! Well this has definitely been an old fashioned winter here on the island. We haven't seen snow storms and this much accumulation in a few years. We are now living out in the country and I can really see the difference as it blows across the fields. At times, the world just looks like one big sheet of white. I enjoy the clean look and the frosted trees but even these are starting to grow old. The road that we now live on is awful. It is so dangerous and has seen it's share of accidents this winter. I know of at least four and one of those claiming a life. Unfortunately a man and father, that I have known for many years.
I used to enjoy winter and the snow and all but now I must say, not so much anymore. I appreciate the first snowfall and a little around Christmas but really that is all. I am really looking forward to summer or at least spring. I love the sun and the heat. This old farm house is freezing and costing a fortune for the least amount of heat we can get away with. My DH just figured out from our last oil bill that we were spending $25.00 a day on oil. Does that make you shiver, it sure does for me. I think of all the places I could be enjoying spending that money. Not nice, just not nice!!!
Well with that being said, I am enjoying a snow day with most of my kiddos, who had the day off of school because of the weather.
The sliver lining or hope is the first day of spring is in 40 days. Yes, I am certainly counting and dreaming and pleating and begging for an early spring.
Spring if you can hear me, Please come early and warm me up. Have a great day :)

A Very New Year!!!!

Wow!!! I can finally use my iPad to write on my blog. Thank you Honey for once again being my techie!!!!!

Well, 2010 wasn't too bad but to tell you the truth I am hoping that 2011 maybe a little more. A little more "what", you ask. Well, I am hoping to experience some new things and reincorporate others in my life this year. In fact as my new year's resolution this year, I have resolved to get my life in balance. As a very busy Mom, I have worked very hard in some areas and totally neglected others, mainly me. I am so pumped and excited about working somethings into my life that have been pushed out for a long time now. Here is a short list of some of the things that I want to work into my new year:
* Preschool activities with my little princess
* Exercise (yes, I do love to exercise)
* Eat more veggies and fruit
* Study scriptures by topics this year
* Learn some new skills
* Get re-certified for ECE, first aid, CPR
* Make time for fun each month, date night each week, family fun activities each week,
* Beautify my home
* Increase temple attendance
*spend time visiting/ email/ calling/ etc... Extended family

I am so excited to work these ten things into my life. I have really missed many of these things. I know that I have been missing things in my life and really have not been feeling the joy that these activities produced in my life. So onto this new year!! I love a new beginning.