It wasn't the greatest - but it's a start!!

So on NYE we didn't exactly ring in the new year with festivities! We went out to Grandma's with full intent (and a few bottles of champagne), but Marlie caught the nasty stomach virus Sam had on Wednesday . . . and then I got it about 1 hour later . . . and then Uncle Eric and Grandma got it on Saturday . . . so we had a weekend of back and forth on who got to be caretaker and who got to be sick!!!

Nonetheless . . . we are all starting the new year with our systems cleared out and a few pounds lighter - clean slate, right?!

So everyone has resolutions, right? I have a few, but really this is a rebuilding year for our family (to use the football terminology to make up when you've not had the best season). We are going to be rebuilding careers, businesses, our family, our house, and basically our life in a new city.

My resolution for the year: TAKE DEEP BREATHS!!!! This year I will take deep breaths and enjoy the crazy ride we are on right now . . . because just like a rollercoaster, I've already committed to the ride, I can't get off now - so may as well sit back and enjoys the twists and turns :)