SIMPLY THE BEST

The Indianapolis Colts v. New England Patriots. What a football game! The second half I was literally on the edge of my seat. Whether you are a Colts’ fan or a Patriots’ fan, you have to admit, it was one heck of a game! The biggest comeback ever for a championship game. I love Peyton Manning, even though he beat my beloved KC Chiefs once again this year. He shows a lot of class, on and off the field. Put down Manning if you want because he lives the American dream but he has worked long and hard to get to where he is today. Yes, he is the highest-paid player in football history who has commercials playing every five minutes, but he is also a football player who WANTS to win, has worked HARD and is now heading to the Super Bowl and LOVES the game we love to watch every Sunday afternoon. There are so many stories of sport players with drug, gambling, sex, or sleazy habits that simply took them out of the game or made the game less than appealing. But not Peyton, he is a Superstar in every sense of the word. He appears to handle the attention and/or critism in an admirable manner and gives 100 percent each time he takes the field. The look on his face after the last interception to clinch the win was priceless. I have only two other things to say about this subject, GO COLTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As for an update on our house, the countdown is officially on. The sheetrock is up and they will begin to tape and mud it this week. For the interior paint, we have chosen a color called Urban Putty which is a soft caramel color with white trim. It will be awhile before they are able to paint but it is exciting to finally see walls!

This weekend we were treated to yet another round of that lovely white fluffy stuff and now we have a winter wonderland! Everything is covered in heavy white snow! Everywhere we went this weekend, there were people out shoveling their walks/driveways or building snowmen. It was really quite a sight to see. We normally don’t get a lot of snow in Kansas so it has been a real treat for the kids.

We wanted to wish Dad (Sheldon) a Happy 57th Birthday on Thursday, January 25. Dad has taught us very important lessons to carry through life, too many to list here on our blog. The most important one however is how to be a loving caring person to those you love! We hope you have a celebratory, no work kind of day! Happy Birthday DAD! We can’t wait to see you in March! And as always, sending lots of love your way!