Just reflecting about my Big Brother

I am not sure why but today I am filled with thoughts of my older brother. He is 7 years older than me, and when I was younger was my everything. I odolized him more than any of my other siblings.

He was the one that I tried to impress and waited for his return, when he would go away to work.

I know why.... My Brother Jimmy ( later he made us call him Jim) always took time for me, and my twin sister. He would play football with us, walk with us, and laugh with us.

I remember going fishing with him, while he piggy backed me, and had Darlene , on his shoulders. I remember going rabbit snaring with him and loving every minute. Mostly because it was more time with him.

Jim did simple things with me, took me for car rides, and let me drive. Or took me for ice cream, and movies.

Later when I was groing up, he still helped me out when he could. With my car or came to visit me in University.

Now as we are both all grown, with kids of our own, we have little time to see eachother. It does make me sad but I know the love is still strong between us.

But today I just wante dto write about my Big Brother and how special he is too me... Thanks Jim for being a great brother...

The Scarf

Oh the scarf, the beautiful scarf.

With it's array of colors strewn throughout.

The warmth it gives me,

Nothing can compare.

I love when I wear it,

People stop and stare.

I will always be true to you,

My scarf.

No matter what,

With you I will never part!!!

Justin's Scarf... may you forever be around his neck,,,,,

Wow A Whole Month -- A New Year -2009

December was a full month of, friends ,family , fun, and sharing our good fortunes. Christmas was busy but worth every minute of stress. Sometimes I complain about all that there is to do , in preperation for Christmas, but when I look back, even just a few weeks later, I am so glad our family traditions are being carried on.

We ended our 2008, with the third annual Kimberly Ski trip. It is my immediate family, and Mikes sister and son. We have neighbors who also join in the fun. It was great to see my older son, hang out with all his little brothers, they will always have those great memories. I said to the kids, next year we will have to try something new. They all said NO!!! They really love this trip, so who am I to take it away, just because I want to be on a beach somewhere. So next year we will go again....

So 2009, is here, and in reflection , of 2008, I can't help but be so grateful for the life I have. I have a super family, and awesome friends. And health. It has been a hard year , for my sister, who has had heath issues almost the entire year, but am Thankful she is doing much better now.

So for 2009..... I will try to remember this great life.

Help others around me.

Thank God, for my good fortune.

Embrace my friends more.

Be patient with my kids ( this is not easy for me)

Love my husband more, not be so edgy with him.

Not be so hard on myself about my image.

Keep working out for my health.

Encourage my children to keep up the great work they already do.

Show my gratitude to my Mom and Dad.

And Have fun......

Of course there is more ,,,so much more...