BRRR

It finally has hit below zero for the highs. BRRRRR. BRRRRR. The snow is beautiful but gosh is it chilly. But thankfully I have been busy INSIDE packing. I close this Thurs. on my condo. I am glad I didn't unpack everything when I moved to MT but I still have some stuff to pack up. We will paint this weekend & slowly move in the next couple of weeks. I am not sure when the big stuff will be moved. Shane & I are going to Red Lodge for Valentine's weekend. So that weekend is out. It shouldn't take but a couple of hours to move the big stuff. I am not moving far, which is a good thing. I may be able to get everything moved the weekend of the 10th. The weather will be a factor as well. I don't want anyone getting frostbite!

Bone chilling

So I move back to Montana after being away about 12 years. Yes, I remember the snow we use to have, being able to sled off our garage roof & make snow tunnels in the drifts. I haven't been cold either. Usually when I would come back to visit, I would FREEZE & have to stand by the stove wearing a coat just to stay thawed.
UNTIL YESTERDAY
The wind cut through my skin & went straight to my organs & bones. BRRRRR
Oh when I went to work it was 43 degrees. When I left work it was 23. BRRRRR
Can I handle being outside in this freezing weather? I guess I will find out. This weekend we are heading to West Yellowstone with my cousin for the snowfest. So I will get out my thermals & I will be fine. I may look like the marshmallow man but I will be warm.

Friends...memories

Wilmas, Wilmas, Wilmas! I can't wait to make some more memories with all of you. You are a GREAT group of friends. I am thankful you are in my life.

Amy's bday was Thurs so we went out to lunch to celebrate. Always a good time with the Wilma's.

This Sat I am taking an 8 hour new homeowner class that is required for my loan. So that will be a fun time learning about owning a home. Shane is going to bear the day with me so it won't be so bad :) I am getting ready to close on my condo the end of Jan then let the fun begin! I will be a painting fool & taking off hidious wallpaper. So if you want to help, just let me know! It will be a fun time.

Happy 2008

I don't make New Year's resolutions. I have a hard time keeping them. By mid Jan they are usually already broken. I am going to try and do better at some things. So maybe over time these will be accomplished.
As Shane & I were driving home from Gardiner on New Year's Day, the mountains were breathtaking. We couldn't believe the blue sky & new snow capped mountains. WOW! I wonder how anyone could take this for granted. The beauty around us. I have lived a lot of places but still think Montana is so majestic. God created this beauty for us to enjoy. So let's enjoy it instead of just rushing around not noticing our surroundings. We were also able to drive to Cooke City. The buffalo, elk, wolves, coyotes, bald eagles we saw. Where else can you see all of that in a 4 hour drive? And the snow on the evergreens....a winter wonderland. I too can't wait for the camping & fishing to begin! Kudos to Jenn & Ang for the countdowns.
I am searching for somewhere where I can contribute to society. I am not sure what this will be but I am going to be on the hunt to help somewhere where there is a need. I am not sure if this will be working with children, helping women in some sort of way or volunteering. I just feel so blessed as what I have and want to give something back to society.
I want to spend more time with friends. I want to be better at calling friends, checking up on family & friends. I don't feel like I let them know how much they are appreciated in my life. I am thankful for every family member & friend I have. They are the best ever!
I am excited to purchase my first home, a condo & hope to enjoy it even more with family & friends.
I want a more healthy lifestyle. I miss exercising so I am hoping to start walking again, joining a gym or have some sort of routine to get me healthy again. I know I can do better than I have been doing in 2007.
I hope you have a great 2008!