New Year's Eve 2021--Flagstaff

We spent New Year's Eve in Flagstaff with all of the kids and Jonny and Jo. We had a great time playing games, laughing, eating amazing food thanks to Jonny and Paige, and skiing. Everyone got along great and we felt so blessed to have those precious moments all together. The snow was so beautiful and it felt like we were in a dream world. The cold was fun for a few days, but I'm always glad to be back in warmer weather. The only downside to the trip was Jackson got really sick with Covid, and so that was a coincidental repeat from our ski trip last year to Flagstaff when Jackson gave covid to all of us. Luckily Mike, Sydney and I didn't get sick, but the other kids all tested positive. Looking forward to 2022 I told the kids that my word of intention is BELONG! I don't ever want a member of our family to feel like they have to fit in in order to belong. Our family is very diverse and I want each of them to know they can be who they are and still belong to our family. I strongly believe that diversity is what makes us stronger and better. If one member of our family is suffering in anyway, then we are all suffering. I have come to experience for myself how hurtful it can be to feel like you can't be yourself and belong to your tribe. I believe there is a better way and it is accomplished through love, understanding, connection and acceptance. Here's to 2022 and hopefully more healing and belonging!