Dance

Here's some photos from our holiday.....
Christmas Eve before church. We've made a tradition of a fondue meal on Christmas Eve.....chicken & vegetables for the main meal and chocolate fondue for dessert, of course! The kids love it! I grew up doing it on New Year's Eve. It's fun for all!

Christmas Day at Granny & Pops' house.

We hiked the Peralta Trail in the Superstition Mts. Over 10 years ago, Mark & I hiked this trail and camped at roughly the base of Weaver's Needle. Very fun to go back with the kids. Here we are at the start of the hike all bundled up.

Here we are at Fremont Saddle with the classic view of Weaver's Needle. It got warm and we pealed off our layers.

On January 12th, our crew was back at it on Tempe Town Lake. We are hoping to compete in a regatta on March 6. It's energizing to be with this group of ladies and learning to work together as a team. Those two hours "fill my cup" to tackle the rest of the day! Thanks ladies.....and Coach Pete!

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I'm sure you've heard this song before. It was first released 10 years ago by Lee Ann Womack. It reached the top of the charts and won a Grammy. It nearly makes me cry every time I hear it. It's what I wish for my kids and even myself. I find myself "dancing" a lot more these days. Life is so short & precious and our world is so big & full of amazing experiences. Get out there and dance!

"I Hope You Dance"

written by Tia Sillers & Mark D. Sanders performed by Lee Ann Womack

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat But always keep that hunger

May you never take one single breath for granted

God forbid love ever leave you empty handed

I hope you still feel small When you stand by the ocean

Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens

Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance

I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance

Never settle for the path of least resistance

Living might mean taking chances

But they're worth taking

Lovin' might be a mistake

But it's worth making

Don't let some hell bent heart

Leave you bitter

When you come close to selling out

Reconsider

Give the heavens above

More than just a passing glance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance