Lazy Sunday

Things have become so busy around here that we've decided to make our New Year's Resolution be "Lazy Sunday" every Sunday, together as a family.  So far, we've really been enjoying this change of pace!  With all of the busyness in our life, it is wonderful to slow the pace for a day & just enjoy each other's company.  I love my wonderful family & our time together!  

Our girlies are growing up way too fast & I want to enjoy all of the little things!

So Long 2010

Looking back on 2010 made it really easy for me to look forward to the new year.  There were so many things that were devastating to us, our family, & our friends, that I couldn't wait for the year to end.  So how did we end it???  With a wonderful night of family & fun at my dad's house.  The girlies were so happy to ring in the new year.....

....that they didn't even want to stop for pictures!

But Mommy insisted & at least got a couple of cute ones....

Great food, good times with family & friends..... what more could we ask for???  So good riddens 2010.... we're looking forward to a wonderful new year!

Welcome Miss Lilly!

As if life isn't crazy enough around here with all of the hours I've been working & Christmas, we have adopted a new member to our family.....

Princess Lilly joined us on Black Friday & we couldn't be happier!  My heart melted when a family on my mail route brought out a litter of pups to show me.  Lilly was the runt & wasn't eating well due to her brothers & sisters not sharing.  After work, I picked her up & headed straight to our vet's office to have her weighed & dewormed.  She weighed in at only 3 lbs!  Our vet assured us she would thrive once removed from her siblings.  He was right.... within 2 weeks, she had doubled in weight.  She hasn't stopped growing since she came home!  What a blessing she has been & we love her so much.  She's been the most (busy) wonderful addition since we adopted our Labrador, Luke, 3 years ago.  Amazing how she found us..... & surprisingly enough, she was just what we needed!

Way Back When-esday

It's so much fun to reminisce about days gone by.  That's why I enjoy Cheryl's "Way Back When-esday's" so much!  I love digging through old pictures & remembering days gone by.  I decided to go WAY back this week.....

......when I stumbled across this picture of my brother & me.  We have always been so close & I couldn't imagine my life without him in it.  He's the best brother anyone could ask for!

Jump on over to Twinfatuation to see who else went Way Back today, as well!

Makes My Monday

These silly little turkeys.....

.....make my Monday!  Now head on over to Cheryl's blog to see what makes her day today, too!

It's just the Beginning....

..... of all the overtime my coworkers & I will be working.... now that our favorite coworker has retired..... *sniff, sniff*

This past week was the last week we got to work with our buddy, David.  His last day was Friday & after 39 yrs, 8 months with the Postal Service, he is now officially retired.  And boy did he earn it!  He has truly been the best person to work with.... always there for everyone & always so chipper.... he'll be missed terribly!

I couldn't be happier for him!  Enjoy your retirement, David..... you deserve it! 

Way-back Wednesday

This will always be one of my favorite pictures of me & my dad.....

He has always been such a great dad & papa.... we're so lucky to have him in our lives!

Be sure to visit Cheryl & play along this week!