it's the little things

It makes me so sad

to know that I have all of these new memories to share

and that there will be no new memories made

for all of the people that lost loved ones in Connecticut 

I cry for them

I pray for them

and I try really hard not to take the little things 

for granted.

Little things like

a day of crafting with a good friend

laughing at how Luke decided to sleep in his closet all night long

Grammy making fudge with Ryan

 Christmas shopping at the mall with all of my boys

you can see their enthusiasm

Cody in his glasses

he is doing great with them and even says that things don't look

just like blobs anymore

 a little bit of snow  

 watching Ryan's Christmas program at school

listening to their little voices singing "Christmas Is"

the words 

"it's about peace, it's about joy

it's about every girl and boy

it's about family

it's about caring

it's about people giving and sharing

it's about peace

it's about joy

it's about love"

it was just too precious, my favorite program yet

 good friends that will always be there 

 reading Ryan's Christmas chain that said

he can vacyoom the living room to help

 being there to cheer on Ryan at his karate promotions

not only did he earn his third stripe but he also earned

an award for most improved Tiger 

my loving family