It’s been awhile since I had a “what have we been up to” kind of post, so since today’s the last day of 2015, I thought it would be fitting to do a quick recap of some things that happened this year.
Mostly because I enjoy doing occasional pic-heavy posts of the kids, but also because I think it’s a good idea, at least every now and then, to remind you that there is an actual person behind this writing, and our family is just like most other families. Except for the fact that our 2 year-old asks for kombucha and C is probably the only kid in kindergarten packing rutabaga fritters in his lunch. But completely normal otherwise…
2015 was a year of ups (we took some trips, sold our old house, started new chapters in life, and generally made it through the year in once piece) and downs (well, except for Brando, who thought jumping in front of a car would be a good idea). 2016 will almost certainly hold some ups and downs too, because what year doesn’t? But from all of us here, we hope that your year is more good than not good, and that a year from now, you can look back and laugh a little! Have a blessed 2016.
Way back in early January, we celebrated birthday number two (which means that #3 is just over a week away now!):
We met a bunch of princesses, a few famous mice, and a whole bunch of other crazy characters:
We graduated from preschool (whew, I was nervous for a minute):
And learned the rules of the road; still, don’t ask for the keys for another 10 years:
We picked all kinds of berries:
And started to show some real sass (hopefully it fizzles out before we hit the teenage years):
We planted a whole lot of stuff:
We played in the sand:
And caught some rays:
We broke a leg:
And a wrist (just a little):
We visited our favorite engine again:
And flew some kites:
We started at a new school:
A new job:
And turned 5, all in one week:
We went spelunking:
And played in the leaves:
Had an undersea adventure:
And climbed to the tops of mountains:
And a few days ago, we woke up early to see the result of our being good all year long (or something like that):
Again, I hope you have fun in the next year – learn, laugh, love, and just try to enjoy life!
-Gabe (and family)
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