Sunday, January 1, 2012

2012!

2012!


2011 was a crazy ride for us! We bought our first home, Christian graduated from nursing school and got his RN degree, and we got our puppy, Milo. Josiah became 5 years old and began Kindergarten. Judah became 4 years old (just a few days before the new year!) and took the training wheels off his bike. We explored lava caves at Mt. Saint Helens and spent time playing in the sand at Cannon Beach. There definitley was a lot of hard work involved, but there were also many, many moments of laughter and happiness!

The boys and I (Christian had to work!) celebrated New Years Eve on Eastern Standard Time, so we'd be done at 9. We were still able to watch the ball drop in NYC as they aired it live. We had a great time remembering fun times from 2011 and partying like little people do!

Each half hour, the boys opened a new present. Inside was a small treat and a slip of paper with a new activity idea on it :)

Opening the first gift to start off the party!


We decorated cookies, blew bubbles, had a crazy dance party to Alvin and the Chipmunks music, played with glow sticks, colored, played a board game, had popcorn and watched Charlie Brown's New Years Eve, and watched the ball drop in NYC. Whew! I can gladly report that we all slept well that night!





 So excited to see what 2012 brings! I know there will be difficulties and trials, but looking forward to the growth, fun, and joy our family will experience! Happy New Year!