Good-bye 2013

I have to say that 2013 was a really great year.  I'm not surprised...13 has always been my lucky number. Looking back at my blog it doesn't seem like much happened.  In fact, I posted the least amount of posts ever this year.  I have to say, I'm completely fine with that.  I lived this year.  I had SO much fun and did a lot of really awesome things I never thought I would and spent every free second I had with two of the best kids ever created.  We attended lots of weddings and spent time with all the people that really matter most to me in my life.  I made lots of health goals and have met every single one of them.  I have TWO amazing jobs...with amazing friends at each one.  I have the most incredible family.  I have my health and honestly there is not much more you could ask for.  I'm truly blessed and so very thankful for all of it.  Thank you 2013 for being such an awesome year.

Christmas

We had the MOST mellow Christmas this year and I have to say I LOVED IT!!!  I'm not kidding when I say it was mellow.  We spent very little money and just focused on the things that mattered and I have to say I couldn't have been happier.  My kids spent a lot of time and thought on their presents and were VERY thankful for the very humble spread they received.  It was a year I won't forget.  There aren't many pictures because I didn't take many.  I was too busy enjoying every second.  

I did, however, capture this moment!  My parents bought Kylee a real guitar and my dad has started teaching her how to play it.  You can't really tell from the picture but it's a real, wooden guitar, with real strings.  The body of the guitar is pink and the neck and frets are purple.  Kylee is in love with it.  I love that my dad is teaching her to play and that the guitar came from him.  Talk about special!!!  I'm so lucky to have such great parents.  

This was my favorite gift!!!  You might not be able to tell, but it's a Stanley Cup shaped air popcorn maker.  It is freaking awesome.  And makes the best popcorn.  The only problem is...I'm addicted.  I eat a bowl (with real butter) pretty much every night.  SO GOOD!!!

It was a super mellow holiday and I wouldn't have had it any other way.  

Winter Fun

Sorry - when you blog quickly from your phone, you get a lot less detail.  Plus I'm trying to get caught up...so here's the quick version of some fun winter activities we did this year.  

We LOVED the Electric Light Parade in Ogden.  It was our first time attending this event although we have walked around the Christmas Village many times in the past.  My kids loved the parade.  We may just have to make it a family tradition.  

I am so thankful for my little sister.  I don't know what I would do without her.  

We had a way fun time making gingerbread houses one night.  

Cannon started eating his shortly after I took the picture.  

He thought it was awesome.  

I know all parents love their kids but I really think mine are the best kids around.  They are so much fun!!! I get asked all the time how I can stand being a "single parent" since Curtis is always gone but I honestly wouldn't trade it for the world.  My kids make everything fun and are just such awesome people.  There is no one I'd rather be with.