A New Year

2012 in Review...

Many of you received our Christmas newsletter, so I won't bore you with the same details, rather I would like to focus on goals accomplished this past year and new things to come for 2013.

Kaily finished soccer and chose not to play again.  She bridged from Daisy scout to Brownie scout in Girl  Scouts and was able to receive most of her badges.  She reads at a 3rd grade level and is a great friend.  Her goals this year are to be baptized a member of the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, improve her math and science skills as well as choosing a variety of books from the library.

Conner started preschool and is doing great!  His accomplishments for 2012 are that he learned to write his name all by himself, has started reading basic books and tried a variety of new foods.  His goals for 2013 are that he would like to continue to improve his writing and reading skills.  He also, reluctantly, agreed to continue trying new foods is new ways.  He wants to be ready for Kindergarten in the Fall.

Corbin accomplished lots of fun things this past year being that he just turned 2.  We are excited that his speech is improving and we can actually understand what he is trying to say,  He learned how to do somersaults, jump with both feet and his new favorite thing, besides my phone is to color.  In 2013 I'm sure he'll amaze us even more as he continues to grow.

Clint finished another year of school and in 2013 he will finally graduate.  He beat his time on the sprint triathlon we did in Snowflake this past fall and would like to beat his time again with another one.  He improved on his painting/drawing skills and is excited to start creating his own work.  In 2013 he would like to graduate and perhaps get a different job within the church.

I ran a half marathon pregnant this year, did part of a triathlon pregnant and have grown, from what we can tell, a healthy little girl that is due to be born in February.  This year I would like to read more and watch movies and tv less.  I would like to loose my baby weight before the end of next year, maybe run a 5k or something come the fall.  I would like to yell less at my kids and be more understanding.  However, while these goals are all great the truth is, I'm having a baby and if I can accomplish at least 2 of these I will be a happy mama.

Stay posted for pics and more things to come as the year progresses.