LIFE HAPPENS: Hiking,Snowboarding, and the Yvie at the dentist

Once again I am having a glass of wine and pondering on the first month of the year. Can't believe it is already gone. One month into the new year and so far (cross our fingers), we are all doing good. DJ still loves school, Yvie enjoys preschool, I still tolerate my job while Dave enjoys his. But we all have so many things to be thankful for. So far this year, we have been on two hikes, one to the foothills and the other to Tent Rocks, which was a long awesome hike. I was very pleased with DJ and Yvie for completing the 2 hour hike. They never cease to amaze me. Also, we took the kids up to Taos to take snowboarding lessons. I took lessons as well and have come to realize that I am not as young as I used to be. I don't think I have ever fallen on my ass that much. The kids loved every minute of their lessons and now think they are pro. I also went to DJ's first school dance. It was a 'sock hop' and we danced a whole hour straight. Listened to music that reminded me of my dad. Made me really miss him. Tried to teach DJ how to do the 'twist' and the 'cupid shuffle', It was great! Yvie also had her first dental cleaning. She was not scared at all. As long as Mommy was there to hold her hand, she was fine. Life Happens. I have to remind myself to enjoy it!