2010-Let’s Recap

Day 1 of the new year ended on a good note. I was a little worried because the day, itself, was a little challenging. I took the 3 youngest kiddos to the grocery store with me to help get a few needed items. When we got back they helped me unload. We have a refrigerator in the garage and I keep extra milk, bread, eggs, etc. out there. While loading gallons of milk into the fridge, one fell out and busted open on the garage floor. Milk flew everywhere! I spent the next 1 1/2 hours removing and cleaning boxes, moving the refrigerator and cleaning under it and hosing down the driveway. ~sigh~ on a good note, the floor of the garage is cleaner than it ever thought it could be!

The rest of the day was spent putting away the Christmas decor and putting the regular decor back up. Then I started prepping for dinner and the men and boys went to a friend’s house for the football game. While I was working in the kitchen I saw someone walk up to my door. What a surprise! Two of Clay’s longtime friends who live in N. Cal. decided to surprise him (and all of us) by just showing up! I sent them over to where the guys were watching football. What a great surprise for everyone and what great friends!

We had a full house for dinner with all the kiddos home, my brother and the 2 surprise guests. It made for a really nice night! Over the years I’ve found that my house feels most joyful and peaceful when it’s filled with extra people. There’s nothing better than looking around and seeing people enjoying each other’s company! It made for a GREAT first day of the year!
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Today-Today is the 2nd annual Mom and Girls Day Out. Last year I took my 4 oldest girls (at 4yrs old, I didn’t think Gabi would mind being left at home) and we headed to San Clemente and Dana Point for the day. It was a great and memorable day. We’ve decided to make it an annual event and this year Gabi’s going with us. We haven’t decided where to go-back to San Clemente or stay here in San Diego and enjoy all it has to offer-but wherever we end up, I know it’s going to be a great day!

Have a great day~

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