January

I have a favorite month.
That month is January.
I know it is cold (I actually prefer and love the cold),
but it is also the most relaxing month.
No family parties/obligations.
No outside chores.
No spiders in my house.
This month is slower paced,
and while this may depress some,
it actually calms me down.
That is until this year.
I took on a 3rd job.  
I am crazy.
I now teach art twice a week for the after school clubs at the school I work at.
I am loving it.
I love to teach.
However, planning, preparing, and working 3 jobs has made this month a little crazy.
Though, without any other obligations,
it hasn't stressed me out as bad as I expected.

Sledding 2012

We have an annual tradition with my brother Spencer's family. Every year over Christmas vacation we get together and go sledding. Last year there was literally no snow and so we missed out on our annual sledding. 

This year there was plenty of snow, but it was bitter cold. Brett, Spencer and the kids went sledding while Kim, baby Marlee, and I sat in a warm van. They didn't last too long sledding in the cold. They had fun while it lasted though.

(Gavin, Brynn, Alec, Brynlee, and Jace)