GA Snow = GA shuts down!!!

We got quite a bit of snow here in good ol' Dixie this week.  Since the city of Atlanta, and the surrounding areas, only have about 5 snow removers (or whatever they are called) for 5 million people. That means we are basically stuck in our homes until the temperature warms up and melts all the cold stuff away.  The girls were THRILLED about the snow and couldn't wait to get out there and play in it.  Of course, GA snow is VERY WET, unlike Utah/Colorado/etc. snow and the temperatures were in the 20's.  Inevitably, the cold dampened their winter wonderland spirits, and they only lasted about 1/2 an hour the first day.  The next day, they weren't so thrilled about going out, but still wanted to.  I think they made it 15 minutes.  Addyson, sweet Addyson, has to do everything with her shoes off, so before I know it, she's run out into the snow with bare feet....that didn't last as long as she thought it would.....5 seconds maybe.  Rylin was so excited to go out in the snow too, so I bundled her all up, sent her out laughing and running into it....then she fell and felt the coldness...then came the tears...for, I swear, 30 minutes after being inside trying to get warm.  She hasn't beckoned to go out again. 

The girls, however, were bound and determined to go sledding, so we took the Tupperware lids off of our big containers and Travis took them out to one of the hills on our street.  They had a blast!!!  We've watched a lot of movies, made cookies, played games, driven each other crazy, but also have enjoyed being shut in together.  I've LOVED having Travis home!!  I get to sleep in!  We get to hang out all day!  He, on the other hand had to "try out the roads" today...just in case he needs to go anywhere.  ha ha.  I think he's had fun too, but he's also itchin' to get back to his wrestlers. He's stressing out on how much weight they are gaining right now by not practicing. ha ha!

So, the snow has been fun, but GA is not equipped for it, and this GA girl is not equipped for it either, so BRING ON THE SUN!! Melt this stuff already!

Here are some Christmas pics of the girls.

Family is what matters most!

So, I haven't blogged in over a year. I realized that adding a third child and a part-time job made me prioritize my time differently, and blogging wasn't a priority. So, why am I blogging tonight? Not quite sure, but since Travis is downstairs watching the Bowl games and the girls are asleep, I thought I'd give it a go. I'm sure I have zeeeeero readers, which is fine. This blog is actually just for myself. Of course it's a brand new year and we all begin to think of ways to make our lives better this year than last. Last year I had a tough go, and am still in the throws of it, but a new year brings about new hopes for better things to come. That being said, last year also came with renewed blessings that I sometimes take for granted, like my incredible husband and my 3 precious, gorgeous little princesses. The princesses being the reason I need to start a blog again. I need to post their pretty pictures and goings on for me, and for my out of town family.

One of the things that I've realized this past year is that friends come and go. Friends who I thought were friends weren't. My BEST friend, my husband, is the most important friend and the only friend I should really care about. I realized that my mom is one of my best friends and I'm so blessed to have her. I've realized that it doesn't matter what others think of me, but it does matter what my children think of me and how I raise them. I realized that I need to go to church for spiritual reasons, not social reasons. DUH. It's hard for me, however, sometimes to go when I don't have any friends there. Shallow, but true. It's hard when you feel invisible to everyone around you except your children. But, how blessed I am to have 3 wonderful children to think I'm the world.

So, is this a poor me blog? Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe it's a poor me/ lucky me post. :) Poor me b/c I'm sad about a lot of things, but lucky me that I'm so blessed in my life. We aren't rich in money, but Travis has job he loves and he HAS a job! I get to stay home with my girls and not worry about someone else raising them! Of course, it might be nice to have someone else to blame if they act up. ha ha. just kidding. I'll take the blame if I can have the time and memories with them!!

I'm sad my parents are having a lot of health issues, but I'm so lucky to have them, be great friends with them and live close by to them so that my children can have the experience of grandparents. My parents love my kids and play with them almost ever day.

I have the true gospel of Jesus Christ in my life, which is priceless beyond measure. He comforts me when I'm low and I know I am loved.

As the holiday season comes to a close, I realize that all in all, I'm more than blessed. I need to be nicer to myself and believe in myself the way my husband and children do. My resolutions are pretty much the same as they are every year! I need to make my life healthier...my body, my mind and my spirit. I need to make sure I continue to cultivate relationships with my children, husband, parents and siblings. I need to love myself more.....which is the hardest part! Hopefully if I strive to do the other things, this will come along with it!

My ultimate resolution....spending more quality time with my family, teaching them the gospel of Jesus Christ through loving them.

So, I'm going to post some recent (and not so recent) pictures of my blessings. They are what life is all about.

Number 1 is, of course, MY #1! My wonderful hubby, Travis.

My beautiful, wonderful, spirited girlies

My awesome, fun parents!