Happy New Year!

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!

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.

Leavenworth

Visited a friend

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.

Graduated Pre-School and started Kindergarten. He loves that he goes to school all day here in California.

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.

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.

Daxton

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.

Completed 3 spartan races to earn a Trifecta status.

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.

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 2^nd time.

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.

My 2 handsome boys ate getting a little sister!!!