Just kickin it

Cole started soccer and its the cutest thing ever

Hes not much of a team player yet... he says "Its my ball" about a hundred times per game

But he does have the kicking down pretty good so far

And did I mention that this is "Cole's" ball?

And the winner is...

Thank you to everyone who put Craig's button on your blog and passed the word along!!!  Congratulations to Jodi for winning our drawing, she will be receiving in the mail a gift card to a local Day Spa for some pampering just for her- from us!

JANUARY GIVEAWAY

After a tragic boating accident, my dad, Craig was left permanently disabled. But through the years of his recovery he has chosen the NEVER GIVE UP!

You can read about my families experience and Craig's recovery story in the book The Lost Season. Visit their website and even follow Craig's journey since his accident through his blog@

www.thelostseason.net

*** My dad's goal is to inspire and touch as many lives as possible, if you would like to help him in achieving his goal... add his button to your blog or website!

STEPS:

1. Go to customize
2. Add gadget
3. Click HTML/Java Script
4. Copy and paste following code in large box
<a href="http://www.thelostseason.net"><img src="http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/brookezes/widget1.jpg"></a>
5. Don't forget to title your button and save

If you add this button to your blog/website leave me a comment by January 30th and I will enter you into a fabulous giveaway! Good luck and enjoying sharing a gift of hope with others.

(to double your chances in the giveaway leave a comment on my

sister's blog)

CHRISTMAS DAY!

Love Me This Way

Please let her always

Love me this way

Dont let her age

Even a single day

I'll keep the sticky baby hugs

I'll keep the mess

The dirty rugs

Let me kiss her chubby cheeks

Time is spinning

Days become weeks

Let her empty all the drawers

Let me sweep the dirty floors

Let me chase her all about

I want to hear her scream and shout

Let her wake me in the night

So I can hold her oh so tight

Let my baby always stay

Please let her always love me this way

I Know I live in Alaska... Part 2

1. Everyone I am buying Christmas presents for live in "the lower 48 states"
2. By December 1st I had already built a snow fort, been sledding, made a snowman, and used an entire container of hot cocoa
3. I stay in my pajamas until 10:00am.... then the sun finally comes up, and I decide to get moving for the day
4. I put my kids in the bath and had them all ready for bed ... then I looked at the clock (5pm) and realized we still had 4 hours to go!!!
5. I bundle my kids in snowpants, a coat, a hat, gloves, and bring a blanket in case... just to run into the store.
6. I get excited to see a blue sky and the bright sun... its a rare treat!
7. I went outside for only a minute with wet hair... and it froze into little icicles!
8. I have forgotten any other colors exist besides white
9. Santa will definately hit our house first.... I think he only lives a few streets away
10.It was 1 degree outside

Surviving the Winter... by Cole

Cole has been plenty busy during these cold snowy days. Have you ever seen a happier person playing in the snow? Cole said... "Wow mom I found a REALLY big rock!"

Hes also a very talented artist..."Cole said... Look mom Im Spiderman!"

And he makes sure to get some rest after all his fun... along with his collection of stuffed animals. He has to have these guys everywhere he goes. So Cole has it rough here in the Alaskan weather....