Happy New Year!

A new year, a new beginning. I try to keep up with this darn thing and yet, here I am months after Mexico, a month after Christmas and just now getting to it.

Our trip to Mexico was excellent. The weather was between +28C and +35C the entire time we were there. The kids adored swimming and hanging out. We took a Pirate Ship Adventure that was amazingly fun. We also did a day trip tour in a UniMog down there into the back country and around that was very educational and a lot of fun. We stayed at a very family friendly resort in Puerto Vallarta that was right next to the Marina so we got to watch the huge cruise ships come and go. One day we caught a cab to the Malecon where we just walked and wandered and took pictures. If you ask the kids what they liked best about they would say swimming. However, I truly believe it was a trip they won't forget.

Christmas this year was spent at the ranch with my family. Everyone was home for Christmas and my mom and dad's house was fairly bursting at the seems with 16 people for dinner and presents and such. But a good time was had! We had an excellent Boxing Day with Mom and Dad and Terry as well sledding, toboganning and getting stuck in the neighbours field.

New Year's Eve brought about another great time with our group of friends in Lacombe. Lots of games and BS and fun. Some of us made it to the hot tub and some us didn't get to bed until nearly 4am (which by the way at 32 is WAY too late).

Since then it's been back to the grind. Work has been plugging away for both Josh and I. We are working at getting our plans finalized and permits in place to build a house this year, but there are a lot of stars that must align for it to happen, so if not this year, then next.

Til I get on here again, Happy New Year from the Storey's! ps