Splash in the Rain Puddles

As I sit here this morning I am thinking one thing.  Thank goodness it's not last Saturday!  While we still have a bit of snow on the ground, I am thankful for this calm, peaceful morning.  As one who is not a fan of snow, you can imagine how I felt about last weekend's blizzard.  Never mind the fact that it cut our vacation short!  Snow.  I just see no good in you.  However I am very, very grateful that my hubby made the tough decision to get us out of Florida before the storm hit.  The thought of being stuck in an airport or hotel room with 3 boys and nothing to do......well it would have most definitely been worse than all the snow.  So we made it home and the boys and I hunkered down for several days while Chad was hard at work with the snow plow clearing roads for the state.  Who's ready for spring!!!??? It's always a blessing to spend time with family.  The fact that we got to do it at Disney World, in beautiful Florida suns...

It's hard to believe we are smack in the middle of January already.  I've given up trying to understand how the time can possibly go by so quickly.  The past few weeks brought us a wonderful Christmas season spent with family and friends.  I begin the new year so very grateful for the many blessings in my life.  I have so much to be thankful for.  While each new year holds it's own uncertainties and challenges, I am so grateful that I can rest in the comfort and peace of knowing that God is holding our little family in His hands.  So here's to a new year.....to trusting God with it all.  not just the easy and comfortable parts, but with the challenges and worries as well.  Welcome 2016! best Christmas morning smile ever :) best Christmas dinner ever :) best Christmas present ever :) best coats ever :) also, best Christmas gift ever :) best buddies ever :) best game ever :)  is there really anything lik...