New Year 2012 so far...

I haven't written a blog in some time....so here's an update. We have started the busy season again with Track Season and Soccer Season in full swing. Everything is indoor at this time, so the weather isn't affecting us yet. Shawn's team has continued to do well at their meets. There is 1 final meet before Nationals in Ohio, the last week of February. We are going to try to go support the team at Nationals....a family trip to Ohio! Keegan resumed soccer last weekend. His team has been doing well--they are 2-1. He will start practice for his Outdoor season here in the next few weeks. 


We helped celebrate a few birthdays this past week: Renee Williams, Tasha Polumbus and Dave Hodges. Happy Birthday to our good friends and thank you for inviting me to help you celebrate! We also welcomed a new family member this week. Shawn's new sister was born on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 @ 0603 weighing in at 6 lbs and 12 oz (I'm pretty sure those are the correct stats). Madeline Michelle is super sweet and beautiful. Tons of dark hair :) Congrats to the new parents, Tony and Theri. 


On the New Years Resolutions side of our life: We have been doing pretty well. The boys and I have continued to read more together. Kolton seems to enjoy his big brother to him and it is great practice for Keegan. I have also been trying to read more and to help do so, I joined a book club with some friends. It's a great way for me to read more this year and have girl time with some adult beverages! We are currently reading "The Help" and it is a good read. I am enjoying it! We have also been spending more time having some adventures. Below are some pics from 2 of those adventures!


Another New Years Resolution for myself was to cook more meals at home. We have been doing pretty well with eating at home for breakfast and lunch. Dinner seems to be hard for us since Shawn and myself both work very late. Pinterest has proved helpful for new ideas. We have successfully made 4 recipes off there but are only 2 for 4 with actually enjoying the food. We tried the Blueberry Breakfast Cake (they boys didn't like it but we will try again soon), the Zesty Italian Chicken (a huge hit with everyone), the Sleepover Treats (they were ok) and then this morning we tried the Sticky Buns (they were amazing!). I hope we can continue to try new ideas! I love spending meals with my boys :)  






                                           Zoo trip with the Hodges, Blockers and Smith: 

Blue Bell Factory Tour with Keegan's Class: 

Our Breakfast this morning: 

                                                      Miss Madeline Michelle Venable: 

I hope everyone is having a great New Year--ours has been wonderful and I feel like this year will bring big things for us....so stay tuned!!