2012 -- Year in Review

Like the others, this year just flew by. Each day, time seems to be picking up speed though. Something people always warn you about, and it's so true. It was a pretty good year for us, and felt incredible to be more settled in than the past year. I definitely embraced mainly being home better as the year went on. And besides the happiness and health of my family, it's the opportunity I am most thankful for. Here are some of the highlights of our 2012:

- Spending the first week of the year getting to see a lot of friends.
- Getting to see Monster Jam.
- Spending family time at the dojang.
- Mountain biking at Ray's.
- House guests from the OP.
- H turned 10.
- C ran the fastest mile in his grade.
- H was in his first play -- The Jungle Book.
- First time strawberry picking.
- Spending many summer days at the beach.
- Visitors from Germany who we haven't seen in years.
- Celebrating a 40th birthday in Oak Park.
- A road trip to Madison.
- Our 2-week RV Adventure with Nina, Papa, Christie, Tim, J & M to Yellowstone.
- We visited the EAA and the boys flew in an airplane.
- A perfect day at Harrington Beach State Park.
- C turned 8.
- Brian & I celebrated our 13th anniversary (and me, a birthday).
- H took up a new hobby -- cooking!
- C is in 2nd grade, and H 5th grade (middle school!)
- A couple new babies.
- Trips to New York for the SRAM pART PROJECT (and working on something I love!)
- More visitors and overnight guests.
- Skiing!

- H started playing the baritone. 

- Celebrating a wedding with great friends. 

- Our first Green Bay Packers game.

Ok, so I guess it has been a busy one. But really, really great. Our little family will be spending the evening eating good food in our PJs and watching movies. Here's to wishing you a very happy, healthy 2013 full of peace, joy and laughter.