Here it goes...
January 2011
For the first time in our lives, Arizona legalized some types of fireworks. We enjoyed lighting them off in the cold... especially the boys.
We took our annual trip up to the snow near Payson. We ended up helping a lady with 2 kids who got stuck before we built a very sad looking snowman.
We took our annual trip up to the snow near Payson. We ended up helping a lady with 2 kids who got stuck before we built a very sad looking snowman.
Addy's Sunday School class came over for their party that they earned... lucky kids got her again in 2011!
February 2011
Not much out of the ordinary happened in February... preschool for Ethan, play dates with friends, co-op, and cousin Jacob's baptism.
March 2011
March 2011
Ethan enjoyed his first Spring Break with trips to the Zoo and Tumbleweed Rec Center.
Had a slab leak from our hot water heater to our kitchen sink. They couldn't drill into the slab and fix it, so the drywall got cut up to re-route the pipe. No damage, no insurance coverage... goodbye tax refund!
Ryan went to Boston (again) for a business trip for a two weeks.
Eliza unofficially started Nursery (March 27th).
April 2011
Enjoyed Conference and having Ryan back at home.
Eliza had her first official day of Nursery (April 10th).
Took a much needed trip to Disneyland. Unfortunately, all of CA schools were on break for Easter. We still had a blast and can't wait to go back!
Enjoyed time with family on Easter.
May 2011
Ethan had his placement test for Kindergarten.
Ryan went back to Boston for a week and missed the Father's & Son's campout... Ethan was not at all heartbroken!
Celebrated Ryan's Dad's 60th Birthday!
Had more shade screens installed on the East side of our home... yea!
End of the year celebration for Ethan's preschool. He had an amazing teacher!
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| Ethan & Mrs. Nonnemacher |
June 2011
Ryan and Addy celebrated 8 years of marriage!
Ethan celebrated his 5th Birthday with friends and family at Espee Park.
Ryan missed our anniversary, Ethan's birthday, and Father's Day because of another 2 week trip to Boston.
Addy trapped a feral cat that had been coming in our home at night and marking his territory. We don't miss him at all!
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| 'Psycho kitty' |
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| The damage he did to Addy's arm |
After two days home from his 2 week trip, Ryan flew back to Boston for another week. Boo!
Finally got the drywall patched and painted from our slab leak (and surround sound speaker installation).
July 2011
Celebrated Addy's 31st Birthday.
Ryan flew out to Boston again for a week.
Addy finished more painting around the house - kids bathroom and downstairs bathroom. The laundry room is the last to be done!
Ethan got glasses after failing his vision check-up at his annual appointment with the pediatrician.
Ethan started Kindergarten!!!
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| Getting off the bus - 1st Day of School |
August 2011
Got into routine of having Ethan in school.
Mourned the loss of Ryan's step-grandfather, Ray Zoratti.
Ryan went back to his old work schedule! We LOVE having him home again!
September 2011
Flew to Portland, OR to visit family and friends for a week. Went to the OMSI, Oregon Zoo, The Pumpkin Patch on Suave Island, saw the ocean (fog) in Seaside, OR, and on a hike to Wahclella Falls.
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| Visiting Grandma Brenda |
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| Swinging at the beach |
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| Wahclella Falls |
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| The Pumpkin Patch |
Ethan had a follow-up at the optometrist and has to wear an eye patch for 2 hrs. every day for a couple of months to prevent a lazy eye. He hates it and is looking forward to the Dr clearing him!
Eliza had her first check up at the dentist. She screamed, but did pretty well.
October 2011
Celebrated Eliza's 2nd Birthday! However, if you ask, she'll tell you she's 3.
Announced that we are expecting baby #3 in April!
Celebrated Ryan's 33rd (0x21h) Birthday!
Dressed up as Star Wars characters for Halloween... Ryan - Obi Wan Kenobi, Addy - Princess Leia, Ethan - Qui-Gon Jinn, and Eliza - Queen Amidala.
November 2011
Took our GMC Acadia into the shop (3rd time) to have the A/C looked at. They finally fixed it ($1100 repair) and didn't charge us a dime!
Eliza had her annual well check and is finally coming down on the weight percentile!
Had our 2nd ultrasound to check for the baby's gender and health. The baby measured too small and was in a bad position. The guess is a girl, but still not for sure
Eliza upgraded to a big-girl bed!!!
Celebrated Thanksgiving with family.
December 2011
Addy switched to a different OB after several problems with the old. We'll keep you posted on any new information.
Enjoying the Christmas season and remembering the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
We wish you and your family the best this Christmas and into the New Year! We're not promising anything, but check back periodically for updates.
