still around

I don't like to go two weeks without blogging. Not because I care if other people read it or keep up with it. I don't do it for other people; I do it for myself and my little family of four. It's important to us that I document the memories that are family make. One day these books will be a legacy to my children of their "growing up" years, and I know they will cherish them too.

The last few weeks have been eventful, but that's actually for another post! :-) We celebrated my dad's birthday this weekend, and as always, it was a special time spent with family. For his birthday, we had an artist draw a picture of the four Sheneman men: my grandpa, daddy, Trey and Bear. He loved it (just like I knew he would). However, let me just say this. Next year, he might get a money clip! Last year, I made him a scrapbook of 55 reasons why we love him, and this year I came up with the portrait idea. I think my creativity may be all tapped out. Just sayin'.

The kids are trucking right along. School is still going extremely well for Tripp. He is reading up a storm. He can literally read as well as some of my 4th graders. It's crazy, but we are so proud of him. He's also doing just as well in Math. He also tried out for his first school play a couple of weeks ago and we are waiting to see if he makes it. Fingers and toes crossed. He loves to perform (when he's not being extremely shy) and I think he would love to be on stage. He said that he did well at his audition, so we'll see.

Makinley is still Makinley. Keeping us on our toes at all times. But that child is a lover. She loves her family and her friends whole heartedly..and will easily tell you. The other night, we went to dinner with one of my best friends, and when we were walking to the car, Makinley looked at her and said, "I love you, Christen." So sweet and totally unprompted. That's just her. So, although she makes me nutso sometimes, I wouldn't trade one second of one day of the time that I get to spend with her. Her personality is contagious, and she wouldn't be Makinley if she didn't keep me guessing!

We've got some exciting things coming up...mom's birthday (and mine)...and a weekend get-away for me and Joey that I absolutely CANNOT wait for. We are planning on going to Hilton Head over President's Day weekend, and it can't get here fast enough. One weekend away together a year is a wonderful respite for us as a couple.

That's it for now. Maybe it won't be two weeks again this time. Oh, and by the way, doing MUCH better on my eating habits lately. Much! I'm pretty proud just of the amount of water I'm able to consume in one day! :-)