It is so obvious that I have been neglecting my blog.  I have not put much time or effort into it for about 2 years.  I could list a multitude of reasons and may address some of them at a later date.  For now, I am posting some new jewelry.  I am stuck on southwestern and boho. 

 

Two old fogies still in love!

Ben's a crack shot with his Red Ryder BB gun from Grammy and Pa!

Blayton, Ivy, Alli, and Ben on Christmas Morning

We had a hectic, stressful, but wonderful Christmas.  I'm was still recovering from surgery, so I didn't do very much baking or decorating this year.  It's amazing when I look back at all the changes the past year has brought to our lives. I am thankful that the Lord has blessed me beyond what I deserve.

There are so many things that we are "required" to do doing this time of the year, that we don't always get to do the things we really enjoy.  I have not yet mastered the art of balancing what I am obligated to do and duty bound to attend, with what I really love and want to take part in. Life is short and time is precious.  I need to work on making my decisions with this in mind.

I have more pictures that I want to post, but this "wonderful new" Google Chrome keeps crashing before I can get more pictures loaded.

Christmas Jewelry