You're going to miss this??? I think I will.

Tis the season to be jolly...not sure how jolly I have been lately? I have been up late running all over the place trying to keep up with all the demands of the season.

I woke up with one of my stress knots in my neck and thought it would be a good decision to take the girls to Church. I'm sure you can guess that they were extra naughty (Corinne wanted to leap like a frog up to Communion).

My girls are good and I love them but it's hard to be good all of the time. That is why when we got home from Church Neal took them in the basement to play. I watched some TV, ate my lunch in solitude and got some PERSPECTIVE!! Later that afternoon the girls and I popped some popcorn and made garland with popcorn and cranberries.

I had a quick errand to run and on the way home I heard this song that brought tears to my eyes. It's true I will miss it all even the craziness... especially that.

THE TWELVE SOUPS OF CHRISTMAS

Wow! It's been awhile since I've posted and now I pick the busiest time of the year to sit down to write something??? This was just such a fun night I had to share.

I knew I wanted to invite a few women over from town to celebrate in some Holiday Cheer. I was thinking maybe a Cookie exchange??? I really don't enjoy baking, mainly because I don't need all that added temptation(SWEET TOOTH). So I decided for the healthier route and the Soup Exchange was born.

Each guest was to bring a sample for the night and a container for each guest to bring home. I gathered all their recipes and made a recipe book as a take home favor/keepsake. We had a large group so we sampled two soups at a time in Dixie Cups. We were all doing shots... SOUP SHOTS that is:) These ladies sure know how to party!


The night was filled with yummy soup and wonderful conversation! I have soup for lunch all week and new recipes to get through the winter.


This party was just what I needed to give me a little Christmas Spirit. Thank you to all of you extraordinary women for making this a fun night!

Hope you're finding Joy during this Holiday Season and keeping your Coffee Cups full!

Happy Holidays

NINE YEARS

Today is the day I said I DO to my sweetheart.

Neal and I have fit a lot of living into those 9 years!! Just like the vows say. GOOD, bad, BETTER, worse, sickness, HEALTH.

Marriage is romantic, beautiful...and a lot of WORK! When you're young, love is about flowers, and romantic dinners. I still get the flowers occasionally (usually because it's close to a Chinese food restaurant). I'm not complaining though!!!

I get what I need everyday from this wonderful man. A kiss good morning, a call in the afternoon to check on the girls and I, and when he is next to me at night I feel like I'm home (I could live without the snoring though).

When married for nine years with 2 small children some days it's hard to focus on what brought you together. That is where the work comes in. There are days when I feel like running, but I don't. I can't stay mad at this man! He is so much a part of my life that I forget I'm mad at him.

Even though romantic dinners and flowers are not as frequent the romance lives on. This man I said I do to nine years ago today truly knows me. Good, bad, better worse, sickness, health, till death us do part. Now that is romantic!

Happy Anniversary to my sweetheart, the best is yet to come.

Love,
Janice

Family Photos 2011

This year we moved our family photo date up. Usually we take our family photos at York Beach but our photographer and my dear friend is moving. As always she did an amazing job and will be missed.


Family Photos 2011 on PhotoPeach

13.1- Endorphins Make People Happy

As Nike says JUST DO IT! I DID IT!!! The Boston Run to Remember 2011. This was my first Half Marathon.

I thought I did pretty well for my first time and considering the humidity was horrible. I was proud of myself not for the time of my race but the TIME I gave to myself 3 times a week as I trained. I set a goal for myself and FOLLOWED THROUGH!

I set goals all the time and am successful. These goals consist of setting up the agenda for the Daisy meeting, making sure Elise is reading X amount of hours a week, and tackling all the clutter in the office. When I make a goal for myself like reading or organizing my photos if something comes up it's always pushed aside. When I signed up for the Half Marathon I set up my training so I would have no excuses. I ran before the girls got up. The weekend runs were done before activities or Birthday Parties. If the weather was too severe I had a treadmill in my basement.





I never thought I would enjoy running especially starting my training in the winter. Running has been life changing for me though.

Moms NEED to get out there and exercise whether it's running, yoga or walking the dog. We need those 'Happy Hormones' to be better mothers, wives, and friends. I also feel like I'm setting a good example for my girls. Taking care of yourself both physically and emotionally is important.








I love this clip from Legally Blond and it's true Endorphins make people happy:)

Summer is coming

Every day this week has been rainy and cold. The girls and I are dreaming of summer so we created our Summer Lists.

This year I'm going to try something different. Elise, Corinne and I started a Blog. It will be filled with our adventures, pictures and all the fun we have.

Check it out!

http://makingwishesondandelions.blogspot.com/

Daddies Little Girl

This past weekend was something to make a mother's heart melt. Friday Elise had her first Father Daughter Dance. She was so excited. When she got off the bus we had a mini spa day. I painted nails, toes and even curled her hair.





Neal gave her which I'm sure will be the first of many corsages. I took pictures at home but followed them to the school for more.





Elise had a great time. Neal told me he was the first Dad to get on the Dance floor. This doesn't surprise me because he is such an amazing father. Enjoy the pictures! Thanks for checking on us.