Cleaning the house today. Holy cow I had no idea two people could make such a big mess. It'll be so nice to have it clean and things put away, but I'm afraid for awhile yet the having things put away may not happen. We need more shelves and shelving space. Apparently we have to much stuff.

I think I'm going to take a page out of my sis-in-law Rachel's book and use our blog as more like a journal this year. I'm so happy to be back home around family but at times I do still miss Logan and the good memories and friendships I made there. There are some people I will never forget because they managed to touch my life so deeply. I still yearn for children to call my own but I know if I hang on, show a little patience and have faith some day I will get my dream. I'm so happy to have a house to call my own, although there are times it still feels a bit to much like apartment living for my liking. I like my neighbors, but not nearly as much when they're being noisy at 4:00am, as I do during the day. We're hoping to get things organized and settle in properly someday soon. I hurt for those in my family who are struggling right now and want to let them know that I care very deeply, and I hope things turn around for them all really soon. Mostly whatever this new year has planned, I hope I can embrace it with open arms and an accepting heart.