Because this year I only ordered about 1/3rd of the amount of Christmas cards needed. I have no idea what I was thinking, or rather not thinking. "Sure, 25 should do it." Do what? ... Only drive ME crazy when I mail off the last one and still have eighty more pages left in ye olde address book. Someone please remind me next year to do what I normally do every year ... MAKE A LIST!
Circa: Feb/March 2000
Almost 12 years ago.
(Country's - Columbus, GA - following Josh's Ranger School Graduation)
And all I can do is help myself from smiling and giggling at all the memories that have happened since then. ... I mean, at this very moment the two eldest are running like crazy through the house screaming, "YOU ARE FLYING!!!" ... and here I am attempting to reflect, be creative, and all that jazz. (Oh, why didn't I stay up past 1am to write this in silence, sigh.)
When I look at that photo above what I see are two young folks from two very different worlds that just so happened to fall into the best friendships one could imagine. Of course, none of it was by chance because when you look back on your life it's hard not to see impossible not to see where God's hand was IN IT ALL! The meeting, the dating, the marriage. All leading to raising children and growing through every aspect of this life together. I can truly say that I am blessed and more importantly I feel lucky to have that understanding. (ok, kids are screaming again... ten seconds of reflection out the window.)
Circa: last night
Almost 12 hours ago.
(Country's - Columbus, GA - back to where it all began.)
The latest: Josh is about half way through with his Manuever Captains Career Course here at Ft. Benning. We have some bright changes ahead in his career, but I'm not sure at what liberty I have to post any of that here. But, it's all good! Anna is one of the best big sisters out there. She's lively, entertaining, smart, giddy, and a kindergartener this year. We started her in piano lessons and while she groans at practicing, I love the sound of all of it! Lately, her forte is to try and tell jokes which has proven to be a funny feat in itself. She is the star of her own show and we are her biggest fans! Forest - I think the picture explains it all. He has been making friends with Chuck, a paint horse at a nearby farm that he's been learning to ride. Baby Caleb started talking about a month ago. Unfortunately, everyone else makes so much noise he can hardly get a word in edge wise.
That's about it in a nutshell. Some may call it an everyday ordinary life - sounds good to me!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Oh... and as for me, oops! I almost forgot. I'm here, doing the SAHM thing, maintaining my image of a kindergarten teacher for my pupil at home, plucking away at my doula certificaton, and most recently in the process of changing a diaper. FUN TIMES!
Merry Christmas again, and have a Happy, Joyous, Fun filled year ahead!
...whew.
3 comments:
LOVE this and what a wonderful photo op, Heidi. So glad to hear that you all continue to do well. Sometimes those crazy moments are the ones we end up missing the most. ;) Love and blessings to each of you in this holiday weekend and in the year to come! ---The B's
Oh Heidi i like your posts. updates are always warm to my heart. new pics and you write so nice, give lots of hugs to the kiddos and Josh, and i Love you all Grandpa dave
I love your post and have been waiting for another- I know that you are extremely busy and it is hard to find the time, but they are great! I loved this one- the first picture and the current one! Kiss the babies for me. I want to call and talk with them-when is the best time or is there such a thing? Love you guys! REMEMBER!
Granny Annie
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