DIVINEY FAMILY: 2011

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Happy New Years!

what is it about the new year that brings such hope and determination? even though in the back of my mind I know that realistically I will not accomplish my long list of resolutions it doesn't waver my excitement at the prospect of new beginnings. I personally know many people who are looking at a bleak/scary start to their new year. For them, it will be a defining year in many matters; health, finances, relationships, etc. Some will lose parents, some will undergo surgeries and fight cancer, and some will not make the mortgage payment. For these people I pray for strength and the Lord's helping hand. For me of course the future is never certain, but assuming the year marches on as previous ones have this year will see several firsts for our family. Isaac will turn one in June, Blake will begin kindergarten, and Jeremy's company may even grow large enough to start a benefits package (what joy!). This year I resolve to read through the bible in one year for a second time. I resolve to love more and yell less. I resolve to practice contentment. I resolve to make new friends. You know, taking down the Christmas stuff is usually a very depressing day for me but once it is in boxes and the house has that neat, clean, new-start appearance I never fail to get excited about the new year. How will my little family grow this year? what will we learn together? do together? where will we go together? It's funny how the "what if's" of life swing me on an emotional pendulum from thankfulness to frustration. It really is amazing how blessed I am to have a healthy family and a happy home. That just isn't the status quo anymore. So occasionally I get upset that there is so much out there I haven't (and probably never will) experience. Then I remind myself I will someday see my Savior face to face. That will blow anything this world has to offer out of the water. and heaven? what will that be like? this year I resolve to keep eternity in mind. I resolve to not complain about my body. I resolve to work through the special journal my sister gave me. I resolve to continue to read and expand my mind. I resolve to try something new and step out in faith (volunteering at a crises pregnancy center??) I resolve to be an encourager to my husband and children. Woo! I'm stoked. Bring it on.

Friday, December 30, 2011

Children are happiest Outside

The proof is in the pudding. or in this case, the sledding photos.

pretty sunset lighting

earlier in the day, love it when they help each other

it's a two seater!

ready to go again

come closer. . . .

sorry about the pink snowpants dude, last year you've got them promise. lol

playing with my macro zoom

surfing?

snowy gloves

more macro zoom

he had just thrown snow in the air. =)

mugging with mommy, I swear you wouldn't know she was mine

can't get over my cutie

mawhaaaaa!

Merry Christmas!

Pics from our recent Christmas festivities. Family time was good and travel went well although we did end up with one baby sick and now trinity seems to have gotten it too. Here's to hoping it's not strep throat. That's what you get when the house is run wild with little kissing cousins. ha! in further developing news, I got to go to my sister's ultrasound and discover. . .(drum roll please). . .it's a BOY! Boo hoo, I don't get to take my tub of "trinity's first year must haves" and dress up one last little dolly niece. On the bright side, there goes all my boy tubs and isaac will have several boy cousins close in age. Groovy baby. Wishing you all the merriest end to this holiday season and a wonderful start to the year 2012.