Greyson's Going Away Party

So the time has come for Greyson to leave for the Airforce.  He was originally supposed to leave in August but that got postponed, then it was supposed to be January 13th so we had the party this weekend, however he is leaving January 16th so we get an extra special day with him this coming weekend of all of our favorite things Family Bowling and laughing. .  We had a great time this weekend just capturing pictures, eating, laughing, and playing two tables of Blokus our new favorite game. 

I have to also say a HUGE THANK YOU to Kelsy Vannnaman for coming over last minute with a ton of decor that I could use and helping me get my house in order for the party.  She did a great job and I am blessed to have her. 

We are so very proud of Greyson for the career he has chosen and the journey he is about to begin.  Three things I hope for 1.) This was not the last time Greyson gets to spend with his uncle Michael 2.) I hope my kids can understand not having Greyson around all the time.  3.) I wish his mom many prayers as her baby leaves and starts his life.

Greyson and his mom Tiffany

The whole Block clan

The Smith Family (my parents and siblings) with Greyson

Greyson Gunner and Kallie

Greyson and Georgia his grandmother

New Year's Eve

For New Years this year we kept it very low key.  My family and Chris's family came over for food and games.  We also invited the Vannaman's to join in our fun.  We had a great night of laughing, eating, and playing games.

New Year...New Challenges

As I look back at 2011 I have great, good, bad, and horrible memories all in which made 2011 and unforgetable year.  I won't dwell on the good or the bad at this point it made me a much stronger person who feels she can really handle just about anything.  There are some things that I know after this year...

1. My husband, my daughter, and my son are the most important and they will always come first.  I love that GOD chose me to be the wife, the friend, and the mother. He gave me the greatest gift of all.
2. Miracles happen every day
3.Money is not everything and we do not need all the material things we think we do.
4. You are the only one that holds yourself back and you can achieve anything
5. Family is everything and no matter what "family" you have they are all important
6. Prayer does work

Now some of the things I want to hold myself accountable for in 2012...

1. Loosing this 40-50lbs I have been griping about for the last two years
2. Value the little things more with my kids and make millions of silly memories
3. Date night once a month with my husband no exceptions
4. Pay off some debt
5. Be a better person - I will not elaborate as I know what I need to do
6. Continue to believe in the everyday miracles

Many Blessings and Miracles to each of you in 2012