Family Day: 12 years

We celebrated Family Day today!  It's definitely been a memorable one.  Family Day just happen to fall during the Polar Vortex that has hit the midwest and gave Gracie the week home from school with dangerous temps and blowing snow.  We didn't let that stop us.  Lily Grace loves Sullivan's Steakhouse in Indy.  Matt had a meeting in Indy this morning so what do you do when you are out of school and it's -16 degrees?  You pack the car with your emergency weather items like water, blankets and snow boots and travel to Indianapolis of course to enjoy a delicious meal at your favorite restaurant.  We got a good laugh on the way at the thought of Sullivan's not being open today.  (After all, mail delivery was stopped today and several businesses were closed and of course schools all over the state are closed for the remainder of the week.)  It may have been cold but it was fun and delicious and of course we did it together! 
Thank you God for safe travels and the blessing of family.  

Check out that windchill of -40 degrees.  Add in the wind and I won't lie, it would take your breath away.

The newsfeed across my phone this morning on the way to Indy.

Freezing for a selfie in front of Sullivans as the wind whipped about and Gracie freaked out because she took the 5 minute exposure frostbite warning seriously.

According to her, this is The Place for the BEST burger, hands down.  It's her favorite!  

March for Life

So proud of Gracie and some of her Fidelis sisters for walking their faith today.  The snow was on and off and the high was barely 18 degrees, but these girls walked with a heart and voice for the unborn.  Gracie, walking along side you and watching you live and represent your faith today truly touched my heart.  Remember to always follow Christ and don't hesitate to share His love with/for others, especially those who count on your voice. 

Last Middle School Dance of 7th Grade

May the force be with you....They did it!

Matt and LG started building on the Lego Millennium Falcon on Christmas Day!  They have worked on it every day and on some days almost the whole day.  Well, 7500 pieces and 10 days later, they put in the last piece after dinner and completed this massive build.  
I have thoroughly enjoyed watching them go at this together.  Granted, my dining room table has been hostage to this thing, but hearing them chat and figure out different phases has brought a smile to my face on more than one occasion.  They seem to have had the best time.  I know Matt has.  According to him, he would have bought that expensive thing three times over for the time he's had with Gracie. Neither of them worked without the other.
Not only do they now lay claim to having built the largest Lego set sold, but they also have big memories.

🎉2019🎉

We made it!  Whew!  Lily Grace planned snacks, movies and games to help us make it to the midnight hour. We did indeed welcome and ring in the new year.  
In 2018 Lily Grace started 7th grade, Matt graduated Purdue with an MBA and was made Vice President of Technology, we celebrated 11 years as a family, Matt and I celebrated 25 years married, we visited Jackson Hole, WY and Cameron, MT and finally saw a moose, Molly got a new leg and throughout the year, like always, we remain blessed to have one another. 
Looking forward to 2019 and all it brings our way!

Even Molly managed to wake up long enough to ring in 2019.