Tuesday, January 1, 2013

New Year, New Hopes, New Challenges, New Joys

I do love the idea of a New Year. I love the idea of starting new. The idea that anything once again is possible and that life just keeps going.

The years are flying by right now. My days and months seem to go by in a snap. I watch my little ones get bigger and I know there is no stopping time. They will be too big too soon. It is almost too much to watch, but I love every moment.

2013 will be another year of change for us as we welcome our latest little bundle of joy into our family. Oh, what an adventure that will be. I'm not sure if I am ready to go back to the newborn stage yet. Although, I can't wait to snuggle her and hold her close. I can't wait to count little fingers and toes and watch my little one sleep. It will be fun to watch Maisie and Calan adjust to another sibling. They love each other so much that I can't wait to see how they react to our new addition.

2013 will be a year of exploring and learning for our family. I love watching my little ones learn something new or explore something different to them. I hope to take them to the zoo, the park, and the library as much as possible. My kids are pretty social little ones and staying home is just not for them. I will do my best to keep challenging them and helping them to grow.

2013 will hopefully be another year where I enjoy the little moments. I never want to feel like I am just getting through this season of my life. I want to embrace the craziness that is our lives and roll with it all. We are truly blessed and I never want to take it for granted. I want to sit and read with my kids more instead of worrying about the crumbs under the table. I want to chase them around the yard instead of folding another load of laundry. I want to sing and dance with them instead of loading the dishwasher.

2013 should be a good year. I have no complaints about 2012, but I am looking forward to 2013 and completing our family. It should be a great year.

Happy New Year!

Here are a few pictures from our trip up north after Christmas:

We bundled up the kids and drove over to Tahquamenon Falls

We just visited the Upper Falls. It was gorgeous. We were basically the
only ones there, so it was fabulous. 

Bob and Calan ready for Calan's first snowmobile ride. 

Calan loved it until it was turned on and Bob went too fast. It took longer
to get dressed and out there, but at least we can say we tried. 

My sister's family was up north with us. It is amazing
to me how much my nieces grow each time I see them. 

Bob and the kids building an igloo out of a snow drift. Maisie sat there
watching Bob the how time. It was pretty sweet. 

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