Yesterday a photo book I ordered online arrived. To redeem an offer I received from Shutterfly (www.shutterfly.com), I used photos from our trip to Orlando on Spring Break last year to put together a 20-page, hard cover book. For someone like me who doesn't enjoy scrapbooking but always feels guilty that I don't do more with our family photos, this is a great option.
Looking at each page, remembering the trip, gave me such pleasure. I am so thankful that we are able to take our kids on fun vacations that will give them and us memories for the rest of our lives. Even if you can't afford to make a big trip, take the time to plan something with your children when you can. Even a day trip with the whole family can be memorable--in a good way, not like the Griswolds...
Here's looking forward to Myrtle Beach, SC in Summer 2010!!!
It has been nearly a month since my last entry. It wasn't for lack of things to be thankful for, rather it was for lack of time to sit down and gather my thoughts coherently. The holidays are always a busy time when you have multiple people to visit. But now that it is all over, I can better reflect on the good times that were had. But often life doesn't wait for calm reflection. We are into a new year and things are off and running. There is rarely an evening without a practice, game, or lesson of some sort. I would be dishonest if I didn't admit that there are times I would just like to "forget" to take them to something, but I don't.
I am grateful that all three of my children enjoy school as well as sports and music and are able to fully participate in anything they want. None of my wild boys have any health problems or disabilities that limit them--unless you count being occasionally uncoordinated. How lucky we are!
