Halfway through January!  The holidays were very quiet around here.   I struggled to put Thanksgiving stuff away and was somewhat revolting on putting up a tree...not sure why other than every year it seems to be more work.  About 10 days before Christmas I was gone for the better part of the day and came back to find the tree up and decorated.  Kudos to JR and Joseph.  Then JR took it down before New Years, so the 'season' seemed to fly by.  

Benjamin moved out mid December.  He has finally gotten his stuff organized and is enjoying his place.  It is less than 2 miles, so he pops in 1-2 times a week.  The other day he stopped by because he was bored and hungry!  I asked him if it was quiet over there and he said yes.  I think he just might miss some of the brotherly commotion and chaos??

Benjamin, Joseph and I went to Salt Lake City for 3 nights over New Years.  An opportunity to get away, shop at IKEA, go to 2 NBA games and drive some go-karts.  It is always fun to get away with the boys!

Jacob started basketball.  He is playing well and enjoying it most games.  They still can't seem to get much traction on the court, they are 1-6.  He is dialing in and trying to work on things like his breath control and staying calmer on the court.

Joseph had his first basketball game tonight and he scored.  He is reading the court much better this year than last year.

I just had a milestone birthday!  Jacob surprised me with a scavenger hunt and well thought out 'coupons'.  I told him I loved the time and energy he put into the gift, way more than any dollar amount attached to it.

We have had a really big cold snap this past weekend.  We spent 4 days in the negative numbers!  Thankful our cars started every morning and we did not have any issues.

JR and I both continue plugging away at work.  Benjamin and Jacob seem to be piecing their work together and they are making their financial commitments somehow.  Joseph still enjoys the taco drive through.

Can't think of much else...Enjoy a few pictures.