Winter in New York and a Birthday . . .

My men are thrilled that we're finally having a snowy winter here in New York because it means they can finally go snowboarding!! Jim took our two youngest guys and a couple of their friends for a day of fun in the snow. There are several ski resorts in our area so they only had to travel about half an hour to get to their destination.

Making sure Brendan's helmet fits properly.

The living room had boots and snowboards and helmets and gloves everywhere!!

While the boys were playing in the snow, Meggie and I stayed in our jammies all day!!

I also celebrated a birthday this week. I'm forty four and have been feeling very reflective about this. I can't believe how quickly the years are coming and going. I'm not one to get upset about getting older. As a matter of fact, I believe that women improve with age. My forties have been wonderful. I've met and married my best friend after having lost so many loved ones in my thirties. I've had my daughter who truly is a blessing from God. I've seen my first baby turn eighteen and start applying to colleges. I've seen my second baby start to grow into an incredibly loving and witty young man. I've seen my third baby grow into a boy filled with such wisdom that he constantly has me shaking my head with awe. I've seen my sister continuously amaze us with her recovery from a very bad diagnosis with cancer. One. Day. At. A. Time. As for me, I am blessed beyond belief. I have such pride for my family. I'm also trying to learn how to take better care of myself. I want to be here for all of the grandchildren that we'll be blessed with some day, God willing.

I find this so difficult to do. Why is that? I would love to hear some words of wisdom from anyone that would like to share some.



My husband baked a tray of chocolate cupcakes and spelled out "Happy Birthday" on the top of them. There's nothing sexier than a man who bakes for you!! : )

Many blessings ~ Wendy