Each year at the end of the year I like to take time to reflect on everything that happened during the year, how much God blessed us and how much we learned. This is why I like to take so many pictures—I can see how much times change and how quickly everyone is growing! So, on the eve of 2013, here is last year’s highlights in pictures.
In January, we got to spend some time in Texas with Brett’s family. Leah also became fully potty-trained, including at night.
On March 12th, we found out we were expecting Baby Cody #3—very much planned for & so excited!
We celebrated Easter April 8th with our usual traditions of decorating eggs & cupcakes, and spring family pictures.
On April 15th, Andrew was dedicated at church by my dad.
In May Brett and I celebrated our 6 year wedding anniversary, and also attended the state Homeschool Convention, officially beginning our homeschooling journey!
In June we got a new & bigger car to accommodate our growing family.
We also found out we were expecting a beautiful baby GIRL.
And Leah & Andrew got to spend a day at the farm & ride a real horse.
We spent the 4th of July weekend in the Outer Banks, visiting my parents.
Leah took swimming lessons at our community pool.
And Andrew turned 2 with a bang!
In August Leah turned 4 and had an outdoor water fun party with all her friends.
And we got to spend a weekend in the mountains with 2 of my best friends, Sarah & Elizabeth, and Elizabeth’s kids.
In September, Leah started taking Dance lessons. She has loved being a ballerina!
Andrew moved into his new big boy bed in Leah’s room to make way for the new baby.
In October we enjoyed our usual fall festivities, like the Fair & pumpkin carving.
And then welcomed our third-born child, Abigail Ruth on October 30th.
Brett went back to working full time at the Credit Union, commuting an hour to Raleigh every day, and works part-time at the church.
My friend Elizabeth and her kids came to visit early November.
We celebrated Thanksgiving at our house with my whole family.
And ended the weekend with a trip to visit Santa.
We had 2 Christmases this year, one at my parents’ house and one at home. Of course both were extra special with a new baby around!
We look forward to what surprises 2013 may bring, and we look forward to seeing our children grow and learn. We look forward to new friends and new adventures!
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