You know, over a week ago, when I said I probably wouldn’t blog until 2008, I didn’t realize two things. First, just how long a little over a week without blogging feels like. I feel like I haven’t blogged in about three months. It’s a very strange feeling, as if I am neglecting something. Which in a way, I guess I am.
The other thing I didn’t realize was how right I was about not having time to blog. Every second seems to be taken up in this house. Maybe it’s because there are over 25 of us and finding a quiet spot is nearly impossible. or maybe it’s because I’m either talking or shopping or eating, with very little sleep, thanks to the late poker nights. Whatever it is – we have been so busy and it’s been a great time.
Yesterday was a fun treat for Brian and I and my siblings and their spouses. My parents gave us each money to spend on Christmas for ourselves. This was the first time my parents have ever done anything like this, typically they spend every second in December shopping and wrapping for all seventy bajillion of us, but this year they gave the adult children money and also allotted a day for us to shop and have lunch together. And they would watch our children.
I wept when I opened the card. Not because of the money. But because we could go shopping without children.
So yesterday, we piled into cars, dined at a fine Mexican restaurant, complete with refried beans and margaritas and shopped for a long, long time. It was a super, duper, wonderful, much appreciated treat! (which included a stop at Starbucks, of course.)
I must go now, my early morning blogging retreat that I thought would take twenty minutes before breakfast has turned into a two hour long blogging fiasco. Therefore, I must go.
I will leave you with a few pictures.
Because there is plenty of picture taking going on.
And tongue contests going on.
You are viewing the smallest and largest tongue of the family. They’re so lucky.
And group pictures going on at Mexican restaurants.
Okay, there is only one of those.
And poker pictures, too.
Happy New Year!
Happy New year!
I am so glad to see everyone was having a great time AND shopping without kids.
Enjoy the rest your family getaway!
Happy New year!
I am so glad to see everyone was having a great time AND shopping without kids.
Enjoy the rest your family getaway!
What an awesome Christmas present for all of you!
Happy New Year!
What an awesome Christmas present for all of you!
Happy New Year!
LOL! I love the tongue picture. And it’s hard to tell since the tongue covers half her face, but is that Sarah? She should be so proud…
That is a way cool present from your folks. I hope you enjoyed it!!
LOL! I love the tongue picture. And it’s hard to tell since the tongue covers half her face, but is that Sarah? She should be so proud…
That is a way cool present from your folks. I hope you enjoyed it!!
What fun! Spending money AND free babysitting. Doesn’t get any better than THAT. Looks like fun. HOw many siblings do you have!?
What fun! Spending money AND free babysitting. Doesn’t get any better than THAT. Looks like fun. HOw many siblings do you have!?
Poker! Fun!
My siblings and I ALWAYS play poker when we get together. So fun!!
What a great gift! Maybe I should suggest that to the parents next year
Poker! Fun!
My siblings and I ALWAYS play poker when we get together. So fun!!
What a great gift! Maybe I should suggest that to the parents next year
Glad your back…. I missed you!!! You didn’t say what you bought with the cash…..You must tell!!! Looks like you had a lot of fun, I am jealous…LOL!!! Have a Happy New Year!
Glad your back…. I missed you!!! You didn’t say what you bought with the cash…..You must tell!!! Looks like you had a lot of fun, I am jealous…LOL!!! Have a Happy New Year!
Shopping without kids is worth the kids weight in gold!
Sounds like you had a great time
Cheers!
Shopping without kids is worth the kids weight in gold!
Sounds like you had a great time
Cheers!
The H. family just seems like so much fun. What a blast you all seem to be having. And what an awesome gift from your parents.
I thought it was a long time for you to refrain from blogging as well…we missed you!
Happy New Year
The H. family just seems like so much fun. What a blast you all seem to be having. And what an awesome gift from your parents.
I thought it was a long time for you to refrain from blogging as well…we missed you!
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to you and yours!
Many blessings, Regina
Happy New Year to you and yours!
Many blessings, Regina
Happy New Year BETH!!!!
Happy New Year BETH!!!!
Happy New Year. I’ve been reading your blog for awhile, but I’m not sure how I found it. I hope its okay but I added you to my list of growing blogs I read.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year. I’ve been reading your blog for awhile, but I’m not sure how I found it. I hope its okay but I added you to my list of growing blogs I read.
Happy New Year!