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New Year, New Beginnings, New Opportunities

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I have missed blogging this past year. I miss having a spot to record our daily life and my {oftentimes random} thoughts about said life, post pics, etc. So I have decided that this year I will blog at least twice per week. Hence, post #1 of the new year.

A new year is always so refreshing to me--I love the hope that the new year brings, the ability to make a fresh start, the fact that the failures of the past year can be left behind, never again to burden our minds with guilt; I love that each new year brings a clean slate with a myriad of possibilities, and there's a sense of anticipation about how the slate will be filled as the year goes by. This year, like every year, will have it's share of joys and sorrows, and I find such comfort and peace knowing that my Maker will walk beside me every step of the way.

Blah, blah blah, you say. Just get to the good stuff. Ok. Wanna know how we spent New Year's? Carlito decided to rent a room at the Embassy Suites, and we stayed there New Year's Eve and Jan. 1st. It was very nice to be away from the daily routines and spend some leisure time--no cooking, no chores awaiting; it felt very pampering. We arrived at the hotel late Friday afternoon, walked to Chipotle's for dinner (YUM!), and played games at the hotel as we waited for the ball to drop at midnight. Here are a few pics:


This is us playing Taboo for Kids: --NOT Carlos' favorite!


Later Carlos and I played his new Lego game, Minotaur.



Then Ashley decided she needed to one-up her cousin and take some jump shots. They had a grand time jumping on the hotel bed (and I had a great time getting these shots!):
























Generic photo opp




It was so funny to hear the entire hotel erupt in shouts and various other celebratory noises at midnight. Then, shortly after midnight, much to Ashley's dismay, we hit the hay (I mean, our somewhat luxurious bed).


The next morning we splurged with a brunch at Mimi's Cafe :)
On a very random note, I read this Scripture the other day, and it ministered to me so powerfully; I just wanted to share it: He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. Psalm 147:3
Happy New Year, all!

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