Growing Older Sucks!

So we got an XBox back in the fall and the kids love it. I really wasnt tempted to play with it because the games they play werent for me. When XBox announced that they would be coming out with a device that allowed you to be the controller, I was intrigued. Chris and I discussed it and thought we should wait to see if there would be any "bugs" in the new device. When Christmas rolled around and friends and neighbors started to get these devices we waited patiently for feedback and everything that was said to us was Postive. So Chris surprised the Kids and I this last weekend by going to Best Buy and purchasing this wonderful device. Sunday night was spent dancing with Emily to Lady Gaga and PitBull. I was quite impressed that I could keep up with my daughter and even more impressed that I beat her (Once) at the game. I think it was my big momma hips that could "dip" better than her little frame LOL! The next morning was spent playing bubble pop and obstacle course with Casey and that was fun too. I felt great! So much energy and I had a super workout. Things changed quickly when I went to bend down and WHAM-O! My back gave out! Are you kidding me?! Now I am sitting here like an old lady with a heating pad on my back and hobbling around the house. I dont want to feel like this! I want to dance and play with the Kinnect and I cant. Growing Old Sucks!

A New Year....A New Post!

2011...This year has been in the back of my mind for over a decade. When I first got engaged to Chris, 2011 was in the back of my mind. When I first held Emily and Casey in my arms for the first time, 2011 was in the back of my mind. When I drove cross country, up and down the East Coast and all over the gulf coast, 2011 was on my mind. Why? you ask. Because this is the year that my dear husband can FINALLY retire from the United States Navy. It feel so weird now that it is finally here. I had always imagined us getting ready to get out. I never imagined us living in Utah or not being able to decide where we want to retire. We have always thought that we would be back in Maine but times have changed and so has the economy. Unless something amazing happens, we wont be moving back to Maine and I am ok with that, which is the strange part. Over these 20 years traveling this amazing country, I have learned that our little family will thrive wherever.
So here's to 2011. May this year be AMAZING for us and hopefully all we ever dreamed of!