A Little Catching Up

December was full, and busy as can be  

I tried to slow down and remember what the season means to me

Living in the middle of  Candy Cane Lane

Has us opening our doors for visitors and activites again and again!

 I had all my girls decorate cookies and walk the hood one night

About a week later the youth walked through then stopped by for a bite

Then somehow I found myself racing, from one thing to the next. 

My etiquette while driving probably wasn't  some of my best!

Especially at night when the neighborhood was stacked 

I couldn't leave my drivway the whole road was packed!

So the scene wasnt always mistletoe, merry and bright

On a few occations the sightseers let finger birds take flight!

The places I raced off to were worth all the fuss

Kindergarten class programs for me, are definitely a must.

Brynne in her glory was on the front row

Can't see her? Don't worry, once the singing starts you'll know

She'd rehearsed and rehearsed for days in the car

By the time they performed it, I knew it by heart

But as I stood watching my heart was a swell

Don't tell me I'm crazy, all moms know this feeling too well!

The night was still young we had more places to go

Band concerts at Buchanan aren't to be missed you know

Wes' winter performance was taken in by our crew

Mom, Dad, siblings, Grandma, and Great Grandma too

Just a few days later we were in for a treat 

We were off to the Savemart Center to witness Brynnes dancing feet!

 She wiggled and jiggled and shook her groove thing

Stealing hearts as she does in her red shirt "with lots of bling"

Other activities, there were more than a few

But they need their own posts just to share them with you

This was just to get you started on whats long over due

I'll have you all caught up on our happenings before this week is through!

Some say to get through the holidays we just have to believe,

 But things got so busy, I had to remind myself just to BREATHE!

Just Wishin'...

Just wishing I was the boss of mine...

Like a puppet on a string I could choose a little more here or a little less there.

Even a little switch would be nice...just to turn off parts of it that get a little bruised or broken from time to time and turn it back on again and just restore what once was.

Perhaps even a maunal for dealing with ours and understanding others...yeah that would be super. 

 Really I know that we become who we are by growing through our heart pains.  Some of the best things in my life have come from experiences that at the time left me feeling a little damaged.  Even so, sometimes I find myself wondering how nice would it be if I were totally the boss of mine.

Hello?

"Jeni, update your blog!  Now that's an order!  Love you!"
 
That was the message on my phone from Grandpa Huntington today.  Guess I better get on it!  Glad to know I've been missed.  Blog posts coming soon...Promise!

Love you Grandpa!

Get Your Groove Thang On!

Garfield Elementary has figured out one of the easiest recipes for a guarranteed good time.   Me, my guys, music and dancing equals a good night! The Mother and Son dance is a favorite of mine every year, and this one was no exception!

Drew and I thought it was going to be just us this year, but just as we were pulling out of the driveway Garrett decided to join us.

I have loved watching the boys personalities become more defined as they get a little older.  Both of these guys surprised me with their dance moves!  I was seriously cracking up as Drew and some buddies climbed up on top of the bleachers at the front of the stage while Dancing Queen blared through the speakers.

Garrett can wiggle his hips like nobody's business, and even has fun with a few throw back moves like the sprinkler.

Both of the boys were regularly in the center of a large circle just showcasing thier skills.  While so many of the boys were running all over the gym, my guys brought their friends over to where I was and actually wanted to dance with me.  I LOVED it!   Seriously, who can complain about an opportunity to get your groove thang on with two of the cutest boys around?  Not this dancing queen!

Abundance

The last two weeks have been full.  Full of love, full of laughter, full of peace and full of renewal.  My heart is whole.  We have had lots of family that has come and gone, and it is always amazing to me just how strong family ties can be.  I love my family tree.  The natural branches as well as those that we have grafted in.  I spent Thanksgiving at my parents, in a house full of children

full of family

full of wrestling

full of people playing with their toys

full of food

and full of naps.

We filled my car with women and shopping bags at the end of the day.

I went to bed with heart full of gratitude for the abundance which is mine.