Things I've learned from Facebook

I've been on FB for a couple of years now, and it's been a great way to reconnect with friends, and keep up with everyone on a daily basis. It's great in many ways, but there's also a dark side to FB. I've seriously considered quitting it several times, like during the presidential election when I had to unfriend a guy from church, who at the time was our associate minister. I was really struggling with the anger I felt towards him because his comments were very offensive to me. It was less about which candidate he supported and more about his attitude. I didn't think it reflected Christ. Not being friends with him has solved the issue, thankfully.
I can't think of anyone else that I've had to unfriend, but I've had to hide a few. Ok, well, more than a few, but that's not important! The reasons I've hidden them vary. Some just irritate me with every comment, others post every single thing they do every day! If I wanted an itinerary of your day, I would ask for it!!
Not everyone has to have the same few of FB as I do (i guess), but some people really need to learn to sensor themselves a little bit. It also makes me feel like I'm back in high school in some ways. I know who hasn't grown up, who's bitter, lonely, mad at the world, stupid, who can only type in text lingo, who didn't pay attention in language, their pet peeves, who thinks they're better than everyone else, who likes to complain (a lot!)...the list could go on! I rarely even post anything anymore because I over think everything.
I guess for now, I'll stick with it, just because I don't want to lose touch with the people I care about. Eventually I'll be keeping track of my kids on it too! That's reason enough to stick with it!!

Christmas card picture outtakes

This year we took two Christmas card pictures, one for Keith's family, and one for everyone else. We did the one for his family as a joke, and we were all in white t-shirts. Somehow Keith always ends up in his plain white t-shirt for the family picture, and it's become a big joke, so we thought it would be perfect.
I was also testing the lighting and different settings with my camera, which is why some look really bad. I STILL don't have a clue how to use my camera most of the time, but I'm able to get a good picture most of the time. :)
Anyway, I thought these were funny, and we had fun playing around. The boys aren't always so agreeable about having their picture taken!

*I used to be able to put pictures side by side, but I couldn't figure it out today. Anyone know why? Or what I'm talking about?!

You're welcome

This picture cracks me up every single time I see it! I'm thinking that Tims Ford State Park might want to invest in some new couches. Or maybe it's just Keith! :)

What routine?

As I type this, it's snowing again. It's been snowing on and off since early Monday morning. I think we got about five inches of snow on Mon., but not much accumulation since then. I love to watch it snow. I get even less done than usual because of the snow! :) We've had fun playing outside, building snowmen, having snowball fights, playing football and pretending the trampoline is for ice skating. Ok, so the last one was just Chloe, but she thoroughly enjoyed it! It looks as though the snow isn't going away anytime soon, because the temperature isn't expected to get out of the 20's until Friday. The kids are happy to be out of school, three days so far this week. The roads aren't that bad, but of course it's the side roads that keep them out of school. It's also the fact that it's been getting up to the mid thirties during the day, and then everything refreezes at night.
I've really loved this winter so far, and wish every year was more like this one. BUT...it's been a crazy few weeks, and I could really use some routine around here.
We spent a little over a week with Keith's family in Florida, and then came home and had two days before school started back. Unfortunately, the kids had colds, so they missed the first day back. Then I sent them the next day, but ended up picking Chloe up early. I kept her home the next day too, since it was Friday anyway, to let her rest up and feel better. She is just in kindergarten after all. On Saturday, I took her back to the doctor (three days after taking them all, just to find out it was a virus), and she had double ear infections. Of course this was also Keith's guard weekend, so I was on my own for most of it. And now this week...
It's actually been a great week, and we've really enjoyed the snow and the time off of school, but I can't remember the last time I went to the grocery store for a regular trip. You know you've had a little too much togetherness when you get excited about going to the grocery store by yourself!! I'm thinking today seems like a good day to get out. :)