Holiday Success

I am happy to report that my health was good this year for the holidays. I have had some years where I barely survived and pulled off Christmas by the skin of my teeth.  I always feel so bad for my family when I can't function well during such important and normally fun times of the year.  I think that my understanding of how to live successfully with Bipolar has contributed to my ability to stay well during happy but stressful times. I only do what I can, I get plenty of rest, and everyone in the family understands when I need help and pitches in.  I appreciate my family learning along with me how to help me live with a chronic illness. It has made all the difference for our entire family. Here are some random December pictures.

 

Go Boise State Broncos!  Brent always makes me laugh. BSU is playing in the Fiesta Bowl next week and we are so excited!  Too bad we aren't able to be there.

 

   

I love my tree and always hate it when it's time to take it down.

 

Bailey and her friend Canada at their Christmas dance recital.

  

I can't believe how fast she is growing up. Our baby is no longer a baby!  We will become grandparents this year so I guess it is time. Now there will be another baby for us to enjoy.  We are so excited but also feeling very old.  : )

 

Dani, Bailey and I were able to go to Salt Lake for my best friends daughters wedding.  I was worried about the weather and traveling with just us girls but we were lucky and the roads were clear.

  

Courtney & Adam

  

Dani and Courtney. They have been friends since they were toddlers.

  

Bailey and I.  Mistletoe fun!

  

Brent and Dani.  Two of the biggest clowns in our family!

Somethings wrong with this picture.  Shouldn't he be smiling?

Hooky-Bobbing at 1:30 in the morning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So many times I am unable to join in fun times like this.  I am so grateful to have been a part of a memory that will last forever.