2012 ~ A Recap Of Our Year

JANUARY

A year ago at this time Adeline still loved her nukie and she was climbing out of her bed on a nightly basis.  This year she ditched the pacifier and traded her crib in for a big girl bed (although she still prefers to wander upstairs and sleep in between (or really more on top of) Mom and Dad.

Also last January, Careline made her First Reconciliation at church.  Buddy has to make his first confession this January and in his words, "It's going to take FOREVER to confess every sin I've ever committed!"

FEBRUARY

We took a family vacation to The Wisconsin Dells.  We're looking forward to heading back there again in February.

MARCH

Braden turned 7 years old and finished up his first year of hockey.

APRIL

Adeline turned 2 years old on Easter Sunday, Careline made her 1st Communion, Buddy lost his first baby tooth, and I finished a Half Marathon.

MAY

The soccer and baseball seasons started up keeping us busy running nearly every night of the week.

JUNE

Judy and DJ, the fabulous couple who took such wonderful care of our kids for years, retired.  Whenever we could, the kids and I headed out to watch Daddy play softball.

JULY

We attended the Carel Family Reunion in Northfield.  It's good to catch up with family and I especially cherish every opportunity I get to spend with my Uncle Bruce.

AUGUST

We celebrated the end of Summer by taking the kids on their annual trip to Valleyfair.  Pat and I took a real trip out to Vegas to watch the Gopher football team take on UNLV (a game we actually won in triple overtime!)

SEPTEMBER

The kids headed back to school.  3rd Grade for Careline, 2nd Grade for Braden, and Day School for Addy.

OCTOBER

Halloween is always one of their favorite holidays.

NOVEMBER

Careline turned 9 years old (going on 19).  We also sadly said Goodbye to Grandpa Jerry.

DECEMBER

December is always such a crazy month with all the holiday celebrations and the kids big Christmas Break.  Mom and Dad are anxious to send the kiddos back to school on Wednesday and get back to a less hectic routine (but really, are things ever quiet around here???)

Wishing you all a safe and Happy New Year!