End of the Year

 We have had a great year.  When I go back and think of all the growth, the new experiences, the fun, the tears and the adventures, I can only smile.  With having lots of friends coming and going, sometimes I get to hide and watch a show or read a book.  I finally finished the series Parenthood.  I also finished the book, "Continuous Conversion."  Both were fabulous.  The book has left me with lots of things to ponder.  This excerpt really stuck out to me and I didn't have a highlighter so I took a picture.

We celebrated Grandpa Raymond's birthday on the 30th.  Annabelle and her friend helped me make the cake.  It was okay, way too much butter in the frosting, but it worked.  We talked about our favorite memories of Grandpa which pretty much are fruit snacks, birthday cards and sporting events.  Those three words sum up Grandpa Ray for our kiddos.  We definitely miss Greg's dad but know that he is much happier on the other side.  Greg has been able to be home the last two weeks, only working a tiny bit, just from our bedroom.  He has enjoyed spending time with me and the kids-building, wii playing, movies, momentum, board games and just not the stress of work.  Last year at this time he got shingles, so I know we are just really happy that he is healthy this year.

 Nathan has been working on this Space Rail track for a few days, with no end in sight.  He has been reading tons, hanging out with friends, he is always ready to baby-sit and has loved his Momentum Rock Climbing pass. 

 Ryan loves sleeping in, playing foosball, losing arrows in the snow and hanging out with his friends.  He is a pro at our new Wii-U and enjoys rock climbing with his dad and Nathan.

 Annabelle LOVED her sewing class.  She was beaming when I picked her up. She can't wait to do more projects-if only fabric wasn't so expensive and not on hand all the time.  She has loved reading, playing with friends, going out into the snow and going into her own imaginary world.

 Callie is constantly asking me to take pictures of her now for her 'Birth to 10" book.  She is constantly wanting friends to come play and loves snuggling with her new stuffed kitty, building with her tinkertoys and coloring.  She LOVES to color!