January 2013

I don't want to get back to just posting what we did each month but as I am trying to get back into the swing of posting regularly I have forgotten all about January - did we really even have January this year? Because I thought I was just wrapping Christmas presents - like yesterday!

And after realizing that YES January has come - and gone - I notice that we actually did a lot of things - and so I'll tell you about them.

First of all - we've had snow, snow, snow and more snow this January. And it has been COLD!!!! I'm grateful for snowsuits, hats and gloves which seemed to be the normal dress for each day. We had many moments playing in it, eating it and throwing it.

Sledding at Grandma Elaine's

This is the floor of my classroom on a usual January day in 2013 - boots off and warming by the heater.

We bit the bullet and broke the bank to get Rhett a authentic Seahawks jersey! Of course we had to choose #3 Russell Wilson. He wears it well and proud!

We visited Daddy and Papa Jim working on Aunt Katie and Uncle Aaron's house. The kids decided that they wanted a hand at the demolition process, so they chose to knock out a wall. Luckily it was one that needed to come down anyways! Whew!

I was able to spend a few hours reading a book and drinking coffee - very rare!

The kids and their artistic abilities.

Addison: A waterfall

Rhett: a flower

Went with friends and family to the Keane concert in Boise and ate at the Pita Pit. Have never eaten there before but am now in love with it! Soooooo good!

And the concert was AMAZING!

Addison participated in a mini-cheer camp in Melba. She was able to spend some time with her school friends and cheer during halftime at a boys and girls varsity basketball game. She had so much fun!

 
 

Had a fun day at Jumpin Jungle with good friends

My obsession for Thirty-One grew a bit. I spent way too much in January and still have a long wish list.

This girl went in for a routine Dr. checkup and ended up spending a lot more time than intended breathing through an inhaler because she would not stop coughing. After two treatments, a reschedule for vaccinations (after she was already prepared) and a prescription for a strong cough medicine we were finally out of there after 1 and 1/2 hours. Poor girl!

Many fun playdates with Tucker - my parents new dog!

A classroom library of the Roald Dahl books - my favorite children's author! It was money well spent and long overdue!

Pinterest recipes tried: pumpkin doughnuts - they were disgusting! I didn't even finish the first one I bit into and threw the rest away. What a waste of ingredients! Blehhhhh!

My favorite evening snack. Airpop popcorn made with coconut oil - soooo yummy and good for you too!

 

Upwards basketball began! Addison is on the Lady Monarchs team and she is one of the tallest girls. It's fun to see her play this year because she has really improved since last year.

We had a visit from one of my besties who now lives in Seattle. She was so sweet to take a few moments out of her evenings to spend with me and my kids. Sam and Rhett have been friends since birth (even though they didn't know it :) They played together soooo well, it made me sad that they aren't together more often! And my visit with my dear friend was short-lived but sooooo needed and cherished! Miss them dearly!

 

AND HOW COULD I FORGET:

 

My new nephew: Gatlin Robert Henbest

Born on January 25th, 2013

9:32 pm

4 lbs. 11 oz.

 

He deserves a post all his own!!!! Stay tuned!

 

 

 

That pretty much sums up January! - Wow! A lot happened!