Christmas Past

We are now more than halfway through January, but I am still feeling the spirit of Christmas and believe this is going to be a Great Year!  Looking back at last year I have tried to figure out what worked and what didn't work for me.  Remembering the times I felt the lowest, and the happiest times of the year may help me plan this new year to make the most of it.  I have also posted some new photos and a video of Hayden from his school Holiday Concert on my flickr site.  If I can figure it out, I will try to post the video on this page.  But, if you don't see it and are interested, please go to flickr to watch it.  Yes, I know, it is past history now, but I couldn't get things to download in the short time I had in December, a very busy month for me.  I am still learning how to arrange things and make them happen on my blog. 

Our snow is melted, after a couple 40 degree days.  For those of you in Nebraska........I would really like to have some of your snow!  I remember fondly the winters growing up in Nebraska, especially the big drifts and piles of snow next to the driveway on Benton Street.  And, playing in the snow at Grandma's house in Missouri.  I REALLY do LOVE snow.  It is so magical for me.  I think about why this is so and am just not sure what the fascination is.  IT is JUST frozen rain!, but oh so pretty and almost mystical. It covers everything so quietly and wondrously.  I wonder if it is genetic (coming from kin who were from cold climes such as Scotland)?, or the desire to return to childhood, or what?  Any ideas, readers out there?

Well, I am going to hope for more snow!  At least until late March, when it will be the beginning of boating season again!