It is New Years Eve, and time to say goodbye to the year that was. For me, 2011 was a good year. Challenging and trying at times, but also fun and exciting. There were good times and bad times. In the end, these past twelve months taught me more about who I am, than any…
Monthly Archives: December 2011

Christmas Day was a quiet day spent at home. No travel, no rushing, not even any cooking. Pure BLISS… We unwrapped gifts, we played and we read. We listened to music and ate roast beef leftovers. We flew helicopters in the house, because the wind was too strong outside. We called all our loved ones…

As my boys grow, some of the Christmas traditions I have started are becoming more and more important to me. This year was no exception. This Christmas Eve, as with several in the past, we shared Christmas dinner as a family. This tradition goes back to my Grandparents and German heritage. As a kid, we…

It’s almost 5pm on Christmas Eve. All my shopping is done and most of the gift wrapping has been completed. Christmas dinner is in the oven, and will be ready soon. The boys are upstairs… Playing, fighting, and working hard to contain the energy that has them ready to burst. Somehow, chaos still seems to…






