Winter has finally hit. Although, I know a lot of people who are extremely upset about this, I welcome the cold, ice, and snow. I am fortunate to live in a state where we get to experience all four seasons. I will say having the colder weather makes for us to stay at home more. We have spent evenings dancing in the living room (this happens for about an hour a day thanks to XM radio), play games, read, do crafts, bake, and watch the occasional movie. Jax is into everything. I mean everything. He can get onto almost any type of furniture. He has even mastered moving chairs to climb on the higher ground. It's quit ridiculous. I am not super excited about it. Everything is "uh-oh" and anytime any music comes on, the boy will drop everything and dance. Jake usually joins in also. Jake has been very independent lately. He is off doing his old things and if you ask what he's doing you get the response: "It's top secret Mom, I cannot let you in on it." He's been super into puzzles lately and has mastered quite a few of them. Again, he wants to do them on his own with no help. He usually calls us up to see his masterpieces when he is done.

Sadness filled my house this week when my good friend, the treadmill kicked the bucket. He was about 6 years old, but he just left with out saying goodbye. Ugh. Michael of course is taking apart thinking he will be able to fix it. I guess I will have to start shopping for a new one.

We decided to throw a Valentines Day party with our friends this year. I have been having a blast putting things together for it! I have to narrow down everything down this week and try to figure out everything we are going to do and eat! Even though it is 4 months away, I have already been starting to plan Beth's 30th Birthday bash. I am super excited for this and it's going to be a great time for us ladies.

Any free time (which is hardly any) is being spent on Pinterest. It all started in November and since then, many of recipes have been tried, many DIY projects are completed, trial and errors, more creativity, and just good time with family and friends. It's addictive and I am there is a support goup out there I may have to join. Oye.