Well the days our kids were so excited for finally arrived...my birthday. I love how they get so excited for it. They can't wait for me to open my presents they picked out special. Grace said she wanted to give me a hint about the present she got for me. She said, "It is princessey and it is a head band!" Well, she gave more than a 'hint' away. I is so proud of my Cinderella plastic head band. She thought it would be nice if we could share it. I'd love to share it with her.

Holden picked me out some hockey socks. They are socks to keep my feet warm when I go to watch him...he is always a very thoughtful gift giver. They veered off the norm this year. Usually I can count on a calendar, pens, and peanut m&m's.

Despite all the super gifts the kids gave me, there is only one gift I really want. I want Beckett all wrapped up cozy in my arms, giving me little smiles. I am going to work real hard to day to be thankful for what I do have. A loving, kind husband...2 beautiful, entertaining kids...a child with a pure soul watching over us...a family who loves us...friends who do too.

I think I might go crazy, though. Being cooped up in the house is okay for one day for me, but 2 might be too much. It is so cold here!

Please keep my sister Sherri in your prayers this week. She is prepping for major surgery on Wednesday to repair her bulging disks in her neck. She is scared and in a lot of pain. I will be praying that the surgery works and heals her. She has lived with this CRAZY pain for too long. I feel awful that I can not be there to help help her and the family out. I'll just have to help take care of them at Christmas time!