So....it's been a long time

So, It has been a terribly long time since I posted to this blog....let's see.
Larkin turned 7 this year, Clara and Jonathan turned 2, and Taylor and John turned 5. We have traveled more this year than any other year that I can remember of late.
We not only went to the beach and Disney again this year, but to NY, Philly, Hershey, Asheville, Memphis (for a CE, yuk! but we still had fun)! We have been to many Civil War Battlefields, learned some very interesting life lessons and spent more time on the road than I care to remember!
Our trip to NY was fascinating, we went with Carl, Laura, Caley, and Cavan! We did have a lot of fun and saw many sites that Larkin wanted to see...like the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, M&M World, Hersheys, saw the Lion King on Broadway, The King Tut Exhibition, The American Museum of Natural History (Gum Gum Dum Dum), The Empire State Building, and The Top of the Rock.....rode the subway, took a few cabs, but mostly walked and walked and walked! Then we went to Hershey where we got to make our own candy bars! Yum! Then to Philly to see the Liberty Bell, US Mint, Constitution Hall, and finally Carley in the Thanksgiving Day Parade!
I had a tough year with some unbelievable junk from someone who had always needed my help but tried to drag me down when the path they laid for themselves went under....I may never understand fully why, but I know the truth and that's all I need to know! I think people have a general lack of respect and a huge reserve of selfishness....its not like it used to be and when respect is missing and selfishness kicks in.....enough said.....
I am so grateful for this amazing child that I have and his sweet Daddy...
My baby is so good to his Mommy and Daddy.....so good to everyone.....so Santa was good to him.... He tried to call his sisters and brother Christmas morning...he was so excited and just wanted to share with them....no one answered....but finally Brother called back and spent Christmas Day and night with him! Maybe Seth was right.....brothers do have a special bond...sister do too though....I know how close I am to my sister. I missed being at home with my folks this year for Christmas.....wish we had stayed through the holidays with them! On Christmas Day, my family goes to each granchild's home to see them on Christmas Day, get some hugs, play some games...The kids eyes light up....that is hard to replace....
If we were at home with my family, Christmas would be less stressful and so much fun! Granddaddy called and said how much he missed seeing Larkin on Christmas morning.....
I know just how he feels......maybe it is just something that we realize with time....the most important thing on Christmas Day is Jesus, family, and lots and lots of love!
Hugs, Laura