Recap of 2008
What a great year we have had! We have been blessed with health and good experiences. Here is a little run-down on the family this year.
Levi has had a busy year! I can't believe that last Christmas he was only 3 months old! He is such a little boy now. He has learned to crawl, walk, climb, and talk at an earlier rate than both Eden and Jonah did. He is a smart little guy and can figure things out pretty quickly. I'm sure it helps to have older siblings around to help him. He is a really happy kid and loves to run around with his cousins and siblings. He gave us a little scare this year when he had a temp of 105 for a few days with Roseola. He got better after a few days and has generally been a healthy kid besides that incident. He loves blankets, but doesn't have a certain blanket he clings to; he just loves all blankets and loves to roll on the floor and get all tangled up. He loves all food and is an extremely slow eater, just like his mom. The difference is that he never gets full.
Eden continues to live out her terrible twos to the fullest. She loves her Nursery teachers at church, and I don't know what we'll do if they get released. She loves to dress up and look pretty, but also loves cars and trains. She is very social and not only says hi to everyone we pass in the store, she says hi to people driving or idling alongside us. She doesn't understand that they can't hear her, so she'll just keep trying to get their attention. She is addicted to fruit snacks and milk, and sometimes I wonder how she is so thick because she is such a picky eater. She loves playing with her cousins and waiting for the school bus with Jonah.
Jonah is turning into a big kid! He accomplished the major milestone of potty training this year with flying colors! He went straight to sleeping through the night without ever having an accident. He is still going to preschool three times a week, which he loves. He is making friends there and at church. He is an avid "reader" and can look at books for hours. He also loves running races, playing with his cars, and going outside. He would eat pizza every day of the week, but he is pretty good at eating most things. He loves singing, dancing and playing instruments.
I was happy to not be pregnant again this year! I have gotten the hang of having three kids, which was a major adjustment at first. I still enjoy sewing, baking, and reading when I get the chance.
Peter is doing well at Wells Fargo. He has been working hard on some projects this year at work. He enjoys working on house projects and wrestling around with the kids. He also often cooks us all a great breakfast. Peter and I serve as ward missionaries in our ward of about 800 people.
We were able to make a lot of great trips this year. I didn't realize how much we did until I wrote this all out! I was able to spend a week in Logandale at my parents house with the kids in January. The kids love going to Grandpa and Grandma's house. I have to be careful not to tell them too far in advance when we're going or they will ask me every five minutes when we are leaving. Peter and I also got to spend some time without the kids in San Francisco. We loved being back, although I wish we could have spent a little more time in Walnut Creek. Next time, I think we'll stay out there. We had a great week at the fair, just like every year. I think that this is one of the most enjoyable traditions for our family. The kids had a great time riding ponies and hanging out with their aunts and uncles. We also took the kids to Disneyland for the first time, and had a blast. We spent some time with family from Carlsbad on that trip, and also hit the beach. Peter was nice enough to let me take the car and the kids up to Panguitch Lake, Utah for a reunion for the 4th of July. The kids really loved being there and playing outside in the fresh mountain air. Peter had an excursion of his own while we were gone, taking a quick surfing trip out to Oceanside with his brother. In October, Peter flew me up to Utah to visit my sister for my birthday. It was a lot of fun spending time together without anyone else around. I had a great time and wish we lived closer to each other!
We have had a great year and have been so blessed and looked after. We have been able to see and spend time with our loved ones, even though they live far away. We are so grateful for our little family and for the help and guidance that the Lord has given us. We hope that you all have had a great 2008 and that you have a blessed 2009.
2 comments:
You've had a full year as a family. That was fun to read and remember all the things that you have done. Good idea on going green too...but I still expect a picture!
I have been so jealous of all those trips you've taken, my goodness. What a great year for traveling and visiting. I hope to do more of that this next year. It helps to not be pregnant!
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