Finding the Joy

First time sledding

The beginning of December found me having trouble finding the joy in things.  My daily prayer was to help me to "Be the joy."  The stress of balancing home and work was really troublesome to me and making me grumpy.  I took a step back and a deep breath.  I always know where the joy is…I just needed to focus on it more.  

The first good snow (I say good lightly as I don't care for the white stuff much at all) we were able to get out and get Ava on the sled for the first time.  She absolutely loved the part where she would zip down the mini slope in our backyard.  She detested the part where we actually sat her on the sled and got her ready to go.  Each time she would get upset when we tried to put her on the sled before we sent her on her way.  Oh well.  She liked it overall.  :)

Ready to go

Love that face!

"Wheeeee!"

"Help, Mama!"

She preferred the slide to the hill

Soft landing

Getting up the hill

First taste of snow

We found lots of ways to make December joyful.  Just have to slow down and enjoy it.  :)

Frosting cookies

Tasting is better than frosting

Yum!

Christmas post is coming next!  I'll get caught up eventually. :)