Motivation...how does one do it?

Christmas has come and gone and it was so special to spend some really good quality time with family and delve into some great conversations. But the after affect of Christmas, especially when it lands in the middle of the week, is well quite difficult. Alex and I have been trying to get back into the swing of working this week...though I must say he is doing a much better job:) We have been busy trying to get everything put away, cleaned up and cleared out. but if you looked in our family room, well the tree is still there. Oh well. But we were really blessed with what we received, much more than we had even anticipated. I am really excited to begin using the new food processor I received and find some great finds at William Sonoma with my gift card. Also I am excited to use the new red toiletry bag for trips. Alex is excited for his golf galaxy gift card to be used, so much in fact i was given a list to go and buy things today for our trip:) He also received a great rain suit top for our Europe trip and some new clothes. On another note, we have gotten so much snow in the past couple of days that the remodeling project is beginning to seem like a nightmare. Now the problem exists is that it can be quite difficult to make it up the walkway without slipping...we are really thankful for boots. But we are really excited to see what the end product will result in! Hopefully someone else will fall in love with it as much as we have! I am hoping once we return from our trip to begin posting some of the adventures in the kitchen as well as pictures from trips and of the house. I am really looking forward to this new year and am so thankful for where the Lord has us this year. We have really been blessed!