January & February 2018:
Ice Skating with Abi's preschool & "Get Air" Trampoline park as a family! Plus lots of snow days, because, well, it's Vermont!
March 2018:
Andrew's promotion to blue belt in taekwando. Leah finishes an extra ballet class. We go to Maple Sugar Open House Weekend for free maple ice cream! And of course there's ordinary school days and snow days.
April 2018:
Easter time traditions! Plus Brett & I get away for a weekend to the T4G conference in Minnesota. Jacob has his one-year post surgery MRI and follow-up visit. He's declared tumor-free & seizure free for another year!
May 2018:
Abi's first dance recital. Leah's 5th. Andrew plays baseball. We enjoy lots of spring weather, including a fun trip to Kid's Day in Burlington, with a train ride. Brett & I celebrate 12 years of marriage with an intimate vow renewal.
June 2018:
School is out! Abigail is finished with preschool. More baseball. A fun family trip to Shelburne Farms. Vacation Bible School at church.
July 2018:
4th of July fun! Cookout and Lake day as a family and a parade with friends. Andrew turns 8! Superheros are still the theme for his birthday cake. We spend a week at Word of Life Camp-- Leah and Andrew at the Ranch and Abi, Jacob and us at the Pines for our first week-long camp experience as a family.
August 2018:
Fair & Field Days Fun, a trip to the Morgan Horse Farm, and lots of library & park trips. Then, the 1st day of school! 5th & 3rd Grade & Kindergarten. Leah turns double digits!
September 2018:
Brett & I attend our annual Pastor's Encouragement Retreat at a really awesome hotel in New Hampshire. We take an awesome family trip to Boston! And Jacob turns 3!
October 2018:
The usual leaf pile, pumpkin & Halloween antics. Abi turns 6 and has her first birthday sleepover at our house!
November 2018:
Leah makes her on-stage debut in a homeschoolers' production of Oliver! We celebrate Thanksgiving as a family.
December 2018:
That brings us to now! Christmas time again. Look how much we've all grown and learned this year!
