I just checked out for a bit.  Probably more like not a lot of motivation, for some reason.

The second weekend of December Benjamin and I made a surprise trip out to Ohio for a long weekend.  It was a huge success and we pulled off the epic surprise.  We caught an Uber from the airport so literally surprised everyone.  I was able to see the whole Ohio clan, minus one niece who was in Arizona taking finals!  Finally got to experience the annual Ohio Christmas party, made a quick road trip to Michigan to see another niece and her kids and Ben was excited to hit Top Golf.

Some December pictures!

 

Two December basketball pictures of Joseph.

After Christmas Eve service the boys and I walked through a local spot with fun lights.

One night we made gingerbread houses.  The kid on the right was one of Jacob's friends.

We have had a very quiet month.  Even during the break, we all slept in and just hung out.  I attempted a few times to get something going, but between Ben's work and Jacob's basketball commitments, hard to nail down time to get away.

The rest of the winter is looking pretty quiet too.  Jacob has basketball most days and the days there is not basketball, he is hitting the ski slopes.  Benjamin is still working 4-5 shifts a week.  Joseph and I just chill at home and JR is just shoveling snow.  Won't be long before things pick up for Benjamin with senior stuff.  Preparations are already underway for the graduation party!!  The countdown is on!