Every year we have had a major adventure. Wither it be a
hard adventure or an exciting adventure, we have learned so much and loved
every memory! Reflecting back on the year 2018, I would say we had more fun and
more blessings then in previous years. We have made a major move, made new
friends, started Kindergarten, and most importantly added to our sweet little
family. We have loved every second of having our sweet little Daxton. Though it
may be hard to take care of a crying baby sometimes, I always think about the greatest
blessing it is to have him to raise on this earth.
Our year went out with a bang as we made our way to Washington.
Our plans were to spend an amazing 10 days with family, and that’s just what we
did. This time however, we did not drive 17 hours through the night. Instead we
flew with a very active 5-year-old and a 4-month-old that has learned to blow
bubbles and scream. It was great fun!
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| Before going on our trip we got to eat breakfast with Santa |
While in Washington we played with cousins, wrapped gifts,
went shopping at totally crazy times, opened a plethora of gifts, stayed up
till the early hours of the mourning, ate tons of sweets and delicious food, went
to Leavenworth, got a baby sitter, went on a hot date, visited
friends, and enjoyed every second we had of seeing my family. Surprisingly it
has been a little hard to be so far away from them. We created awesome memories
and were so sad to say our goodbyes, but it has been nice getting back into the
routine of things.
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| Leavenworth |
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| Visited a friend |
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| We celebrated Jason's birthday too! |
Reflecting on this last year has been great to help me
evaluate how I want to become better this year. There have been so many changes
and so many things that I have absolutely loved. Here are some highlights for each
of us for the year.
Carter
He got to spend an entire week with Grandma, Grandpa, Aunts,
Uncles, and cousins while mommy and daddy wen to Hawaii.
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Graduated Pre-School and started Kindergarten. He loves that
he goes to school all day here in California.
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Has learned how to read and is reading at grade level!
Has been on many plane rides for baby blessing, and Christmas.
Became a big brother to a stinking cute little baby boy.
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Got to go to the temple and watch his little brother be
sealed together forever.
Is so excited to live in California with a pool in his back
yard.
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Daxton
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| Our sweet little 4 month old |
Was born and joined our family.
He moved to Utah and then to California.
He was blessed in Utah and sealed to our family in Idaho.
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He learned how to blow bubbles, smile, spit, laugh, and has
started the painful journey of teething.
Jason
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Went to Hawaii for the first time.
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Completed 3 spartan races to earn a Trifecta status.
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Interviewed in many different places for a promotion with
Nestle.
Accepted an HR manager position in California.
Has helped many individuals with career coaching with the
Shanna Kay Osborn Foundation.
Became a daddy to a baby boy.
Purchased
a new car (new to us) and a camping trailer.
a new car (new to us) and a camping trailer.
Is thriving where he works and loves to bring ice cream home
to his family.
Me
Went to Hawaii for the first time.
Ran the Teton Dam Half Marathon for the 2nd time.
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Reached my 1-year mark with VIPKID.
Learned that I am expecting a baby girl in June.
Became a mommy to a baby boy.
I have missed my wonderful friends in Utah, but has made
incredible friends and memories in California.
It looks like 2019 has a run for its money. We had an
incredible year, but I think that 2019 will be even better. If you didn’t catch
it, we will be having a baby girl in June!!! We are beyond excited to add
another precious little soul to our family! Although the process has been nerve
wracking and hard, we look forward to the future with faith that everything
will work out for our good.
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| My 2 handsome boys ate getting a little sister!!! |
