2012...

Okay, so just when you think you've done alright, you log into eBlogger and realize you only posted 11 times in 2011. While it's cute to have matching "elevens" it is a crying shame to have a blog and never use it! We even got rid of cable this past Fall, so what's my excuse?
Instead of focusing on 2011, though, I am ready to move into this year and focus on the great things ahead. Christopher, my more positive and energetic better half, reminded me of all the fun things we have coming up this year...
Boys birthdays...February is a fun month in the Ammon house!
10 year reunion at Queens in April!
heading to Florida for cousin Kristen Wheary's beach wedding in St.Pete and then on to Disney. (Shannon...if you still read this, I am going to call you and see if we can plan a MUCH overdue visit, okay??!!)
probable visit with the other Ammon fam when they come back east this summer...wish it were next weekend- we miss you!!!!!
And then....drum roll please...our TEN year wedding anniversary in October! We are celebrating this momentous occasion with a renewal of our vows, a PAR-TAY and an adults only trip to St. Martin. Can I get a whoop-whoop?!

In the meantime, there is much to be done around here. We moved the boys into one sleeping room and now have a playroom we are re-decorating and constantly organizing. Our no-car garage needs cleaning out. I am actually supposed to be starting on that instead of blogging while lil E is napping.

And then there's the daily grind of a man raising two boys and his woman at Duke, slaving away with long hours and crazy times. Every day, I strive to take back my time and energy and pray that I can shift the work-life balance a littlre more to life. I went for a freezing cold walk today and was reminded how good fresh air feels, even if I am not running and feeling like I am burning a thousand calories. I know I need to exercise way more for my mental health than the fit of my pants. Although, the latter sure would be nice. White Jeans...I am coming for you!!! We will be together again this Spring, I hope!

Since I have been SUCH a slacker, I thought I would bring back an oldie, but goodie, post. How bout a little tale of TWO boys? It is my favorite story, after all...

Elias- 1st birthday, 2007..........Ethan-1st birthday, 2011



SAME light blue shirt! Elias- May 2007 and Ethan-April 2011



Elias and Daddy @ Eno River Festival-July 2007 and Elias and Ethan @ER festival- July 2011




Elias- October 2007 and Ethan- October 2011



Elias and me (that's my arm)-January 2008 and Ethan and me-late December 2011