Catching Up 2013

well it's been FOREVER!!!
so much has been going on, blogging has been put to the side
but with a new year and MUCH to be grateful for and blog about,
i'm going to give it a go. again.

so hi!
let me catch you up on the highlights since my last post.

a ding dong crashed thru my mother in laws front yard, drove all the way thru her yard
and ended up in our side yard. YIKES!
SO HAPPY we weren't home! we missed it by 5 min.
everyone was ok and we got a new fence


we celebrated halloween for the FIRST time without Shawn.
weird but you gotta do what you gotta do.
we have great friends and the kids had a great time

held a few quilt classes

and more quilt classes which means more show & tell!
so much talent!

celebrated a couple awards

went to oak tree village with a great friend and the kids
i Love my kids and Judith!!!

shawn brought home a puppy.
he's a jack a poo.
was higley now he's dexter
(no. i never saw the hbo show,
and my dexter is a sweet heart who wouldn't hurt a fly)
i have never had a small dog. never really thought i would like one.
but i have to admit, he's adorable and i am loving the little dog
(as well as, the big and bigger dogs)

evyn celebrated christmas at her preschool
she was an angel in her play

and nolan celebrated at his school
they were all reindeer

we celebrated the holidays with many parties,
lots of fun, lots of friends and made great memories

and, of course, Christmas!
it's always so busy and we wouldnt want it any other way!
what a wonderful way to celebrate the birth of our Savior
than with family and friends and lots of good food!

the end of 2013 was packed full of everything that makes life wonderful.
looking forward to all that 2o14 has in store.

much love and thanks for keeping up with us!
you won't want to miss 2014!