Snow storm of 2010

So here I sit in the middle of a snow storm that has crippled the DC area. The weather cleared just long enough on Monday for Craig to fly to California. The roads are a disaster so he may be a little late for dinner. LOL I cannot seem to get motivated to do much. I am suffering from a little cabin fever. Sometimes being a busy Mom I wish that I could just stay home and get stuff done. Then when I have to stay home all I want to do is go..... Funny how life is like that. But this gives me lots of time to think about things. I feel so blessed in so many different ways. I have a husband who helps me to stay home for the boys and I appreciate that. I have a amazing daughter who I learn from everyday. Amber has been struggling with something that I cannot relate to. I am so amazed at her strength as she deals with things that she cannot control. She has a supportive husband, Jared and I am grateful that he is in her life. Together they seem to face everything. When I grow up I want to be just like my daughter...

Andrew seems to be enjoying BYU-I. He is having a hard time finding a part time job. I hope that happens soon. I think he would be happier. But for now he enjoys school and is meeting lots of friends.

CJ is in Georgia to begin basic training. I know he is going to be a great soldier. I have supported my husband for years in defending and loving this country. But I do have to admit that it is a little different with my son. CJ has been through a lot in his short life but he has managed to end up on top and I am happy about that. I have listened to his testimony grow as he has been away from home. He had a roommate that was a great example to him. He always was there to direct CJ back to prayer and the gospel for answers. My prayers will be with him as he becomes a soldier for our great nation. I pray for the strength for myself to be the mother of a soldier.

On a lighter note. I have been at home now for 5 days with Justin and Karson. Justin had a friend spend the night last night. At about eleven o clock last night they decided to "skim board" on the frozen ice in the road. Skim boarding is done in a bathing suit so yes you guessed it they stripped down and went sliding in 20 something degree weather. Teenagers never run out of "great ideas". But they brought their purple bodies in fairly quickly after I said enough you are going to get pneumonia. I have always said boys are a little strange. LOL

I love being a mother. Well as soon as this weather breaks I hope to get my man home and back to everyday life. Maybe the kids will even go back to school...

This is all for now

New start

I am a terrible blogger. This is still all new to me. I keep thinking I should be better at this. Amber wants to start a blog for her new family and I love to read everyone else's. We do not have cute little toddlers dancing to music like Jade does but our kids at home, although teenagers still say some funny things..... I am in Utah with Amber, Jared and CJ for a few days. Andrew drove down to stay overnight on the weekend. It has been a fun visit but now it is time to go home to the rest of the family. CJ leaves for basic training on February 8th and I wanted to see him before he leaves. I won't make any promises but I hope to become a better blogger.

First entry

This is my first attempt at having a blog. My children seem to keep in touch with all of their friends by way of my space and facebook. I thought I would attempt to keep everyone up to date with pictures and things in this new and improved way of communication. HA HA