The Bowman's: The Busy Holiday Season & Reflections From The Past Year

The holiday season seems like it has been busier than others. I have definitely been slacking in the blogging department. Part of it has to do with the whole facebook thing. It can really take over a person's life. On to the Bowman house. The kids just finished their gymnastics session for the year. Since Preston is such a strong little man we signed him up. Geoff and I knew how strong he was but I think he really impressed the instructors. He can do a sitting pike on the pummel horse, jump into the vault from the springboard, and of course pull himself up on the rings and do flips. Paige is doing great as well. She is mastering her cartwheel in and outside of the gym and becoming quite the gymnast.

We are definitely ready for the holidays. We will not be visiting Santa this year. Paige and I saw him in November in Amish country and I have never seen her more terrified. The kids have enjoyed decorating the tree and making cookies. They are really into the Christmas spirit and eager for Santa to arrive.

Geoff and I are thankful for so much this year. We have two very healthy and wonderful children, we both have great jobs, a roof over our heads, food on our table, and loving family and friends. This year, I have had time to reflect on the way our country has been living. There are so many people struggling to make ends meet every day. We tend to take for granted the simply things in life like having a car, so that I do not need to take 3 bused to get to work. Having the opportunity to send my kids to school, going out to dinner, and buying that special item my kids might want when we go to the store. What a wonderful year we have had. We are so blessed!!!

So which ever holiday you celebrate, the Bowman family are wishing you, a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkan, and Happy Kwanzaa. May the New Year bring you great joy and love!!!!