As I reflect on the year we've had I realize what a big year it's been. A year of growing. A year of new chapters in all of our stories. I am looking forward to a new year and adding to the pages that lie before us.
Chase faced a lot of decision making this year. He chose to not attend his high school graduation and attend the sectional track meet with his relay team, which proved to be a good choice as they qualified for the state meet. He chose to attend Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa which has also proved to be a great choice. He runs Cross Country, track, has two jobs on campus and is majoring in business. He has made a lot of great friends and makes us proud every day.
Kohl is in the midst of his senior year of high school. He finished his last football season with receiving a very nice award, scholarship and was named All Conference Honorable Mention Defensive Back. He has also decided to attend Clarke University. He works at a local restaurant, and has been my right hand man here on the home front. We are proud of the man he's becoming.
Carson is a fourth grader, with straight A's. He participated in basketball, baseball and soccer this year. He gave up his glasses for contacts, and his teacher is trying to stump him in vocabulary. He is looking forward to being able to possibly start and follow in Chase's footsteps this year and start cross country. I learn from Carson everyday! He is such a joy.
Kaden has probably grown the most this year as he's overcome some obstacles that he's been faced with. He is in first grade and doing very well. He just finished a sleep study this week as we still try to figure out his sleep apnea. He has become the "helper" of the house. He played basketball, baseball and soccer this year too. Kaden brings us laughter lots of laughter, something we all need.
Bob had surgery on his left hip December 1st, and had surgery on his right December 29. The most recent surgery is proving to be the more difficult of the two, but he's doing well. We try our best to entertain him. He's pretty immobile and non weight bearing. He's been off work for 31 days and only has 42 more or so to go, but whose counting! He has been an excellent patient and truth is we are all enjoying having him around just wish it was better circumstances.
I have enjoyed my first year of blogging, and watching as my family grows. There are moments when I wish I could keep them young and at home, but knowing that's not possible, I want to do my best to preserve our memories, and help them tell their stories someday. After all home is where their stories begin. So here is to a new year, new stories and of course lots of memories. We are wishing you a Happy New Year full of love, laughter and memories....Thank you God for blessing me immensely.
