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But we did a wicked good job. we all skied today at Pleasant Mountain.

A new Merry Christmas

For the first time, we brought all the kids home for Christmas. It has been nice to see my home state in winter. The kids have enjoyed seeing relatives and playing with cousins. For the first few days, we stayed at an inn because there was no room in our family's stable.

Just had to share this

Melt my heart

Earlier this week, Matthew was working on homework and was having some difficulty with the problems and was asking for help. A little later, Erin came out of the bathroom holding my book Promises for Moms and said she found something for Matthew.

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
John 14:25

How sweet and helpful.

Busy Christmas

Sometimes it is difficult to make time for the important things. Our schedules are booked solid. But we are making time to go to Maine. Wahoo in whoville.

Thanksgiving

We do Thanksgiving a little different each year. This year it was dinner at home and then a trip to Des Moines to take in a hockey game and do some ice skating. No shopping though. That would be insane. We are headed out to Ohana's Japanese Steakhouse for the cooking at your table experience for supper tonight.

We tried out the Wildwood hotel. It is meant to look like a lodge in the North country. It is really smack in the middle of West Des Moines.

I love 5 day weekends.

Omaha Zoo Trip

This spring Kelsey and Tim went to the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha for an overnight 4-H trip. They spent the night behind glass by the monkees and gorillas. I am not sure who were the ones behind glass, the monkees or the people. Kelsey also saw this dancing polar bear.