Res-o-lutioNOTS!

I love new seasons, changes and a new challenge.  However, I have always been quite a rebel, not evil, un-ruly or disobedient, but just not a follower of people, trends and fads.  When a new movie is released, I will never be the first in line.  I'm just not built that way.  When the New Year comes around, like most, my wheels start turning about what I want to accomplish, start doing, stop doing, etc.  In most cases I don't really start any so-called "New Year's resolutions" until mid-February. Again, not being stubborn, just plain being true to me.  Don't get me wrong, we sit down as a family and go over family things we would like to accomplish, kid's personal goals, and look at the calendar to try and add trips/vacations, but as far as a list of Do's and Don'ts...not gonna happen!  This year I decided to make a list of New Year ResolutioNOTS.  Things that I am NOT going to stop doing just for the sake of the "New Year". Enjoy!

1. I will NOT give up coffee.

2. I will NOT stop being an influence in my kids lives.

3. I will NOT stop having Christmas parties.

4. I will NOT probably ever like to cook.

5. I will NOT stop kissing my husband anytime, anywhere, or anyplace.

6. I will NOT stop being a KU fan (even if my son foolishly decides to play for another team in college).

7. I will NOT stop eating cookies for breakfast.

8. I will NOT stop making very unneccesary purchases.

9. I will NOT stop wanting big bear hugs from my son.

10. I will NOT stop enjoying my daughter's hardy laugh.

11. I will NOT stop loving my Jesus.

12. I will NOT stop being comfortable in my own skin.

13. I will NOT join a gym in January.

14. I will NOT stop loving black sweatpants even if my butt happens to get smaller.

15. I will NOT stop looking forward to March Madness College Basketball.

16. I will NOT stop being a Night Owl, even if it's just one night a week.

17. I will NOT stop loving Twizzlers.

18. I will NOT stop laughing...I've tried, doesn't work for me.

19. I will NOT stop drinking coffee...did I say that already?

20. I will NOT stop thinking I am tall even though I'm 5'3".

Happy New Year 2011!

Ahh, Merry Christmas To Mom!

Thanks Hubby! :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Early Christmas With Grandma!



Nobody does KU better than Grandma!



Home For The Holidays!



She's Back!

 Our favorite girl arrived on Saturday to spend the holidays with her family!  After much planning, a little bed re-model and LOTS of cleaning, I headed out the door to MSP (airport).  It was just like in the movies when you see your loved one coming and both of you begin to run towards eachother arms open wide!  We hugged, we kissed, and then we busted out laughing...because, well, that's what we do!  We headed for the car where Mocha was anxiously waiting.  I have to believe that dog new something about Bre was happening with all of the mentioning of her name and me going in and out of her room.  When he finally seen her he freaked out and like he used to wait for her to come home from school everyday, that butt just wiggled with excitement!  It was the sweetest thing to see!


Mochaccino finally gets his Bre!



Next we drove home...a surprise was waiting!  After she took a tour around her own home, she entered her room!  She was shocked (I think)!  Her bed was what I call 5 Star Bryana Style! Shabby Chic is what she likes and comfortable, cozy and welcoming is what we thought she deserved!  Did I mention we have not stopped smiling at this point!?  She turned to look at me and said, "mom, you know me so well...".  OK, sniff sniff, it doesn't get any better than that!



Five Star Bryana Style!



On to the Cheesecake Factory we go!  Her first time, my Gazillionth! Hehehe!  It was wonderful and that was how we ended Bryana's first night home.  Oh, you might be wondering what about the boys...well, they left for a basketball tournament in Iowa on Friday night, so this was all mama on Saturday! :-)



We love Cheesecake Factory!



The reunion with her dad and brother on Sunday was just as sweet!  We drove 3 1/2 hours to Iowa to watch Jayson play ball.  Dad was waiting at the door for us to arrive. Wish I had a video of the dance Bre did when she seen her daddy! SO stinkin cute, they hugged and after she was peeled off of him, it was on to find little bro.  If you know Bre, she cares what no one thinks and she LOVES her brother!  She hides from him in a gym full of kids, teams and adults.  As soon as he turns his back, she runs, grabs him around the neck and to the floor they both went! His smile was as big as hers...laughing and Ahh's were going.  Big sis was back home.  You would think a 14 year old, who was about to play a game, around all of his teammates would have tried to pull the "I'm too cool" card.  BUT no way, it was priceless!

  

Not sure who's happier!? Sweet!



Back together again!

   

Yep, that's Bre in the middle of the huddle!