Update

I wanted to blog about the train trip that we took. I have put it off, and put it off and now we are into the new year. So I will update and not do individual posts.

Train Ride:
Part of our Christmas gift from my mom was a train ride. We boarded in Seligman MO, and went to Rogers AR. For those that know Isaiah loves trains. We had so much fun. We did get some great pictures that I wanted to post but I never got around to it. On the way down Mrs. Clause sat with us and the children drilled her with questions. On the way back from Rogers the children got a goody bag with an apple and some other snacks and a juice.

Christmas:
This year we went to the Hughlett's on Christmas Eve. We enjoyed visiting there for a couple of hours. Grandma and Grandpa gave the children blankets. We spent Christmas at mom's house this year. We got to her house before the bad weather came. We were blessed with a white Christmas. It was beautiful. We stayed up until 4:00 a.m. getting everything done, and visiting. Adalyn was up until 1:00. When the children woke up they were really excited. This year the idea was that everyone would make something for another person. It was really hard coming up with something to make. But when all was said and done it turned out wonderful. We got to talk to Devin. He is doing really good. We all talked for a few minutes and passed the phone. He sounded really happy. I really enjoyed the simplicity of this Christmas.

New Years:
We stayed home and did nothing this year. Well I really can't say that. We went to Joplin and filled up our Suburban, got the last of the Wendy's frosties, and did some shopping. We were home by 11:00 p.m. and stayed up to watch the ball fall. The older I get the less I care about it. I was glad to spend the day with my family.

Adalyn is sick:
Adalyn has a respiratory infection. The poor child is miserable. She is wheezing and wants to be held all the time. I took her to Urgent Care today and the doctor gave her a script to help her get better. A few more days of breathing treatments and medicine and she should be doing better.

Christmas break:
I have enjoyed the time with my family, but as usual I am ready to get back to a routine. We have enjoyed our time together, and were able to do some fun things. We have played some games, and gone to Joplin., and slept in. We went sledding, played in the snow and spent time inside do to the cold weather. We have enjoyed James cooking, hot chocolate, and Christmas candy. But like I said I am ready to get back to a routine. The children have things to do that do not include playing games on the computer or watching a movie. It will be along time until the next break and I am sure that I will be ready for that one.