Simple Gifts

This time of year drives me crazy with the rush that begins before Thanksgiving and doesn't end until after New Year's. We try to do simple (not a lot of parties, small gifts, etc.) but during the holidays even simple can turn into extravagant before you know it.  I've been thinking about this a lot lately... No matter how hard our lives can be at times, dealing with Tater's medical issues brings and gives us so much we would have missed otherwise. We've met wonderful people, we don't take much for granted and we have no choice but to slow down and live life simply.

This is what I'm most grateful for: having to have a simple life.  We're super busy with doctors, therapy, and school but for the most part, we live pretty simply. We don't do a lot of extracurricular activities and we opt out of a lot of things because of the germ factor or because of schedule conflicts with appointments. Tater having a trach has made us change gears and spend a lot of time together as a family and we're pretty content in that regard. I know this will change as the boys get older and their interests start to broaden but right now, I'm so grateful we have the simple life. Especially this time of year when everything can get so crazy.

Break

As you can tell, I'm taking a break from the whole "I need to over-share about my life" thing/blog/therapy. We're all doing pretty well. Here are some pictures my sister, Wissa, photog extraordinaire, has taken of the boys lately to hold you over until I feel share-y again...

Mountain Mamas

Team Boo Bees at the 6th Annual Liz Hurley Run

This is what we looked like in 45 degree, rainy weather. We rocked!! We actually had a lot of fun in spite of the weather. brrr.


Have I told you how awesome my Mountain Mama friends are? They are so awesome, I'm at a loss for words (I know, it shocks me, too). Not only did they walk 3 miles in the freezing rain, they did lots of baking beforehand. Chloe's Carnival for a Cure was the same day as the Liz Hurley run. Chloe's mom asked if I would be willing to make a little something for the Cake Walk they would be having and I passed on the invitation to my MMs. Boy did they respond!

Friday night, I took 25 baked goodies to Chloe’s grandmother’s house. The MMs delivered in such a big way and I am so grateful I am a part of this wonderful group. I have never known such a giving bunch of women. They didn’t even think twice about stepping up to the plate and helping out someone they’ve never met. I love each one of these women and now you know why! I am the luckiest gal to have these people in my life. And just so you know who to thank God for in your prayers, they are: Karen, aka Kwu; Laura, aka Danica; Jenn; Jackie; Jennie, aka Ringmaster; Heather E; Katie K; Christy; aka CC, and Mandy.

Mwah! Love you, girls.