Here's just a glimpse at what we've been up to:
David, or Daddy as he's known around here, loves working for Halliburton. He is gone for approx 14 days, and then home for anywhere from 5 to 7 days after that. He works hard, and spends a lot of time on the road but this job provides pretty well for our Family of 7. He enjoys Football. His Favorite team is the Baltimore Ravens, and he's even got us watching Sunday Night Football on occasion. ;-)
Candace, we call her Mommy, keeps busy Home Schooling, Babysitting, running several Independent Consultant type businesses, and taking Kids to Soccer, Dance, and Music Class. She's constantly experimenting in the kitchen. Fortunately with a 99% success rate. She loves to have people over, hike, and keep David busy with spontaneous Family Outings during his week home. She also has become a Football Fan, favoring the New Orleans Saints.
Elizabeth (age 9) is in the middle of her 2nd year playing Soccer. It is an activity that she loves, and really is beginning to excel at. She loves to be a Mini Mommy. And she and Mommy have a lot of fun watching movies, and hanging out together. She's Mommy's 2nd set of hands, and helps out a lot with Jacob and Bella. She's even been able to apprentice baby sit a couple of times with our Friend, Celeste, and her Cousin, Kayla. She made some great strides over the Summer getting over her fears at Lagoon with Daddy, Mommy, and Kayla.
Elysia (age 8) has been in Dance for 6 years now. How time flies! She is sharp as a tack and keeps us entertained with her genius comments and ideas. She was able to be Baptized by Her Daddy on December 8th. She is a big help with Bella also. This year, she and Mommy got to Lagoon together for Mommy's Class Reunion, where she showed a passion for thrill water rides. She is a good reader, and picks up on math easily.
Abigail (age 6) is Our Special Abby. She keeps us guessing ;-) We like to tease her and call her "Bob". a nickname that came from getting her hair cut into a "bob". She is the Middle Child, and still kind of finding her "niche". She DID start Dance this year, and that motivated her to FINALLY potty train. She LOVES Dance Class, and is blossoming! She got to go to The Forgotten Carols with Mommy... just the 2 of them (though they joined Grandpa, Grandma, The Petersons, and Rockwoods)for her Birthday in a Special new dress that she got just for the occasion.
Jacob (age 3) is Our BOY! He is NOTHING like his sisters. He spends his days tormenting them, and finding new and creative ways to be independent and get into mischief. He LOVES to cuddle and dote on Bella... when he's not stealing her cup, binkie, or toys. He knows his colors, and excels with electronics and figuring out puzzles. He LOVES bonding with Daddy over Football and Soccer.
Arabella (Bella... 15 Months) Is A D O R A B L E and SPUNKY!!!! She holds her own being the youngest of 5. She is observant and knows a lot. She LOVES outings, and especially being in our Back Pack that we use for hiking. She is very independent and likes to explore... but not too far away from Mommy. She LOVES her Daddy (a little bit of a surprise with how much of her life he's been gone). And has a very "pet of the family" life.
As a Family, we enjoy watching movies... some of our Favorites are Pitch Perfect, The Twilight Saga, Harry Potter, and just about ANY musical; Glee, and Once Upon a Time together. We have also enjoyed the ability to have Zoo and Aquarium memberships to keep us busy. And have done a good bit of hiking as well. We like Sports, and traveling and hope to make both a more active part of the coming year.
David and Candace got to go see Wicked at the Capitol Theater, and The Kids really enjoy listening to the soundtrack for that and other musicals like Les Miserables, Hairspray, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. For New Year's Eve, David, Candace, Elizabeth and Elysia have tickets to go see Wicked's Kristin Chenoweth in Park City and are really excited.
We miss our Wyoming Friends, but were blessed to spend Thanksgiving In Green River with the Kropfs and have a few visits from them throughout the year, including a very special Musical Number and Talk by Ivy and Sarah at Elysia's Baptism.
We are very happy to be closer to Family, and have enjoyed spending this past year getting better acquainted with cousins. Candace has had the privilege of Babysitting for David's sister, Deborah most Tuesdays. It's been fun to have David's brother, Dan's Girls go on outings and have sleepovers. And David and Dan's son, Sean are buddies.
Candace's Mom, GG, has been very involved in helping out with Our Crazy Bunch. And we are very grateful to be close to her.
For the 4th Of July, Candace, Elizabeth, and Abby got to spend the night downtown at the parade with Candace's Cousins, Katie and Randy's Girls and A Friend, Kristy. A tradition from Candace's Childhood that she was excited to share with Her Children.
We love the area and Ward (Church Congregation) we are in, and have made some great Friends.
This year has been one of sacrifice and reward for us. And at this Special Time of Year, we are Grateful to be a Family and for Our Savior... His life, and His Atonement for us.
We are grateful for all of you who take time for us, and show you care whether it be through kind words, helping out with kids, joining us in our outings, keeping us busy, or celebrating with us. You hold a special place in our hearts.
May God Bless you and Yours in the coming year!
December 8, 2012
1 comment:
I just <3 your family....
Post a Comment