a FULL month

In the past month a LOT has happened in our lives.  I had every intention of picking up my computer and doing the blog but clearly it was put onto the back burner.  I am hopeful that I can start writing again and take a few minutes to document the crazy wonderful that has happened in our lives.  So in normal, "back at it" fashion, this post is going to be short and sweet.  I have about 7 minutes before jumping into the shower.

1. VEGAS
Mike and I headed to Vegas to celebrate our anniversary (flowers and fruit), celebrate my graduation from school AND check off A5 from the bucket list.  It was a perfect weekend away.  We spent waaaaayyyyy too much money on food and drinks but we actually won a little bit while gambling.  He is the best travel partner (though he likes to stay up late - and I like to go to bed early).  Grateful for Mike and another great year of marriage.

2. Pat watched Jack
Mike's mom was able to come into town and watch Jack while we were gone. The boys were at their dad's that weekend so it worked out pretty well.  We came home to a clean house and a fridge full of food.  Oh - and a very spoiled 2 year old but it only took a few days to get him back to his normal routine.

3. Toothpaste
I have a love hate relationship with my hobby - selling toothpaste.  Either way, I am still grateful for this little side biz and what it has taught me about myself.  I have grown so much and I am excited to see how it grows in 2018.

4.  The kids still believe...
I think that both of the twins still believe in Santa.  This year we still managed to do Elf and he was the highlight of every morning.  I thought FOR SURE this would be the year that they turned.  Grateful for another year being able to threaten the naughty list!

5. Spending time with the twins
In the past few months I feel that I get so little time with the kids that I am SO SO SO grateful for every moment of time I get to be in their presence.  Cameron is turning into this kind, empathetic soul and Owen is full of energy, competitive and always wants to do his absolute best.  I love watching them grow.

5. Christmas
Grateful for another successful Christmas.  This year we celebrated on the 23rd with Christmas pasta, dance parties and a ton of fun.  We had a small stomach bug going around but it seems that it was short lived.  ALSO - really grateful that Mike picked up the house yesterday morning while I was at work.  I ended up coming home sick and laying in bed all day so it was so wonderful that all presents are put away, everything is in it's place and our house is not a HUGE disaster.