Emily Ski Trip

Emily's School does an awesome ski program each year.  We just had to pay a small fee and she was able to go on four ski trips with her classmates.  Each trip included a class that taught her all the basics.  On her second trip LeeRoy drove and met her.  They had so much fun spending the day together.  Having LeeRoy with her helped Emily to be a little braver and push herself to try things more.

LeeRoy's Close Call

LeeRoy was pulling some equipment up a mountain for work today we he suddenly lost traction.  He said he could feel his truck start to slide backwards but there was nothing he could do.  He thought about jumping out of the driver's side door but was afraid he would get caught and pulled under the truck if he jumped too close, and go down a steep embankment if he jumped too far.  Thankfully he stopped sliding just short of going over the edge of the road.  So thankful for miracles that keep my family safe!

Reinlisted

It's official, my oldest daughter will graduate high school before I'm out of the National Guard. I just re-up'd for another 6.

Emily High Honor Roll

I am so proud of Emily.  She works so hard in school and really makes her studies a priority.  She was proud to tell me that she had made the high honor roll.  Way to go!

Whiskey

Wendy's favorite Christmas present by far is her seatbelt buddy. She named her Whiskey because "that's a cute way to say whiskers". She then proceeded to tell all my family how car trips are so much funner and more relaxing with Whiskey!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!  I was determined to ring the bells waking up the family this year but sadly the girls beat me to it.  They were so excited to see what Santa had brought them and when they walked into the living room there was nothing but smiles for the rest of the day.  I loved seeing them get just as excited over presents they were giving as ones they received.  Most of the day was spent hanging out together playing with new toys and baking.  It was so nice and relaxing.  In the evening LeeRoy's family and my family came over for Christmas dinner.  We made the table as big as possible and just managed to squeeze everyone it.  It was perfect!

Christmas Eve

The girls were so excited when they woke up the morning of Christmas Eve so I was glad we had fun things planned to make the day go fast.  We went to my mom's house  and had a lot of fun.  We ate tons of food and she let the girls open up their gifts from her.  When we got home they were able to open their Christmas Eve pajamas and we cuddled up and watched Twas' the Night Before Christmas.  Then we tracked Santa on Norad, laid out cookies, and the girls placed their stockings.  It was an exciting night and Wendy was almost shaking when we tucked her into bed.  This was Emily's first year being on the other side of the magic and she did such a great job making it fun and memorable for her little sister.