February 2013
Our Sweet Family: We have SPRING FEVER so bad! We are all so ready for spring to come. It's been so cold and windy outside, that we are ready for the warmth to find us. Things around the home seem to be getting back to normal. Mom and dad sure have to pull their weight to make things work smoothly, but we are so happy to be together as a family.
John: Words can't express how grateful I am for you. You are such a strong man, and you help me out in every single way. You especially help me in the morning when I struggle the most. You get the kids up and dressed, and fed, and even comb the girls hair. You do such a good job and I appreciate it so much. You have been really busy with work and your scout calling, but you still manage to find time to play the wii and have a little fun.
Lindsey: I am feeling stronger every day. I started writing in a journal and I really enjoy it! My mom had me write a journal from a young age, and in the past couple of years I have gotten out of the habit. I guess you could say I just didn't have a desire to do any of it. But I am feeling like doing things again, and it's great feeling myself coming back again. I enjoy warm weather when we get it, exercising at the church, BUNCO, and talking to my family on the phone.
Gavin: You are growing up way too fast. One thing that I notice you are doing more-is talking. You are talking more and more clearly. You are reading very well, and know most of your sight words. You are a very obedient boy, and do things without me having to ask you to do things more than once. You seem to be maturing, and it's fun to see that in you. You are becoming your own little/big person, and it's hard to believe the school year is almost over and you will be preparing for first grade!
Maddie: You love your friends. Lately you have been playing with Brielle Ivers and Annistyn Gambling. You do preschool and joyschool together 4/5 days of the week, so I am glad you are getting to know each other better. You will all start Kindergarten in the Fall. You love playing dress up. You love reading and playing the Wii. You are so loving and nurturing. You take forever to eat, but if there is something you like-you eat it really fast. You love to color and you are very detail-oriented. You are excited about starting Kindergarten, but you are deathly afraid of getting your shots!
Hudson: You are starting to play with Kooper Jerrett, and it's good to see you actually interacting and playing with a friend. You seem to be really happy when a friend is over or you can be outside playing, or if I take you to an indoor playground. Other wise, you like to tease a lot. I'm not sure if it's just a phase you are going through, or if you do it because you are bored? I hope it's something we can figure out! We sure do love you though. I am so happy with your progress in school. You know most of your letters and sounds! It's so hard we will be enrolling you into Kindergarten! You are excited about the school part too, but afraid of the shots. You ask every day if you have to get them that day.
Suzi: You are full of personality and spunk. There is something inside you that gravitates others to you. You love getting attention and doing anything to get it. You love opening and shutting doors. You often shut yourself in a room and can't get out! You love playing in water, especially in the kitchen sink. You end up soaking wet, and take all your clothes off. Sometimes you will end up inside the sink, and it just cracks me up. There are so many things you do that remind me of when Gavin was a toddler. It makes me smile. You are doing great with letting me exercise at the church, and you love our little friend Kastyn.
JANUARY 2013
January was a challenge for our family. Lindsey was in the hospital for 2 weeks, and our family survived by loving family, friends, neighbors, and ward members who took care of the kids, made us meals, and kept our family knit together. We are so grateful for everyone who carried us through this difficult time, and for allowing us to heal and make life as normal as possible.
