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Although this morning is suppose to be a morning of reflection and resolutions, I have to admit I didn't not do either. There were no parades or football games for me either this morning. I spent most of my day asleep, my wonderful hubby let me sleep until noon. It was a great way to start off the new year, relaxed and refreshed. Once I got up and started moving around, I spent time with my children and niece. But, with all I have to be thankful for and blessed with, I can not help but think of the members of our family that are not here anymore. Most people know that my own mother passed away when I was three years old, although I don't remember that much about her I seem to miss her the most this time of the year. It really has been hard the past three christmas', since I am a mom now. I can only imagine what my mother would have to say about my children. I would like to think she would be a wonderful "Nana" ,spoiling them rotten. I also think of Eric's parents, who are also gone. Although, I never got to meet them I have heard many stories and memories about them not only from Eric, but from his parents best friends Larry and Dawn Coburn. When we saw the Coburn's at Christmas we talked about how much fun it would be to see Eric's parents as grandparents. My grandfather is another person I miss allot this time of year. After my mother passed away my grandparents(my moms parents) took me in and raised me as their own. Even though, I knew growing up that they were my grandparents, they were the only parents I knew. My grandfather was my rock, my entire world, he is the one man that I compare all men to. He was honest, hard working and respected by everyone who knew him. He never got to meet either of my children, but he did get to meet Eric and knew that Eric was the one of me (he was always right).  I know that has every year goes by there will be more and more family members lost, last year we lost Eric's grandmother. She was I wonderful, strong woman and started the tradition of adopting children (they adopted Eric's dad). She lived in San Jose, CA so we didn't get to see her much, but I will still dearly miss her and all her stories. I also like to keep in mind all the women and men fighting for this country, both here and away! It is this people that give us our freedoms and our rights! I am so thankful for ALL this men and women both past and present, who have choose to serve and protect. I believe it is very important to always thank this people and that's why when I can I will always approach a solider or veteran whether at walmart or a gas station and shake their hands and thank them. It is something small, but means allot to this soldiers (past or present) and it is something that I have even passed my two year daughter, she thanked a Marine (both of Eric's were Marines) at Build-a-Bear during the holidays and even though she may not know why she is doing it now, she will one day. So with the new year ;comes new and exciting things, like this family blog and trying to lose weight maybe someone will read this and tomorrow see a solider and give thanks......Goodnight all, see ya ll tomorrow!!!