The New Year

Really, really cold here. I do wish that it snowed more but this just isn't the region for lots of snow. We shot off some fireworks last night. It was so cold and windy though. I found a new chicken and rice recipe and Clay made it tonight and it was SOO good. He baked more Chewy Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies all afternoon. Everyone at his work loves them so he made extra and also got a new cookie recipe from work, "chocolate covered cherry cookies" will let you know when we check them out. I have lost just over 70 pds this year and also 11 inches from around my waist. I still have more to lose this next year and have a goal of being at the weight that I want this time next year. I've lost so much more this year, things that break my heart to know and realize, things that should not have been lost but have been. Well enough for now. I will take new pictures and get them posted soon. Alex and Frances have both had terrible colds this past week and have just felt miserible. They are on the mend and hopefully will be all better soon.