well, it's 2008 and since it is important for me to blog at least 1 time every 6 months so Lori has asked me to blog a little about the kids, Christmas and such. Pictures will follow.
Ryan is continuing his pre-school education in the new year. i am not sure why I send him since he is quick to tell everyone he is the smartest person in our family. I am beginning to think he may be right. He speaks more eloquently then me, his vocabulary is amazing (interestingly filled with words that sound like they came from TV shows and commercials), and he is very polite. Like all kids, he is ornery at home but I'm very proud of his performance and attitude at school.
Alex continues to learn how to be a big brother. He seems to be enjoying his new role as leader and role model for Katie. While they are great, the two of them together are dangerous. He continues to be shy at times and loud at others. He has the sweetest smile and loves to cuddle when he is tired (which is rarely naptime or sleep time). He is going through some sleep issues these days, but otherwise he is doing really well.
Katie's surgery on her thumb (we removed her extra thumb from birth) went well. Our surgeon was amazing. Everything seems to be going well and we are very excited. Katie took a while to get used to no cast or splint, but now it is an afterthought. Her speech and language are progressing very well. She loves her big brothers and spends a lot of time mimicking them.
The kids loved Christmas and got tons of great gifts. It was interesting seeing Katie's first chance to celebrate Christmas. She wasn't sure what to make of it all, but when books and toys start getting opened, it is easy to get into it. Lori got a chance to take the kids out in Katie's first snow, we went to Silver Dollar City (more on this with pictures later), and we enjoyed time with our families this holiday season. It was awesome.
it's been a trip of nostalgia for Lori and I as well. Lori got a chance to see an old High School friend and his mother. I have heard about Jon for years now and we finally got to meet. It was a wonderful evening and we enjoyed catching up/meeting each other. We hope to make it to New York City to visit with him sometime.
As for me, I have been in contact with a few old friends this past year. Marco and Jay from my high school years (I owe you both phone calls if you are reading this) and now Grant from my college years. It was awesome catching up with him today. I hope to catch back up with a few other friends this year.
Anyway, our family would like to thank you for reading our blog and comments you have made in the past year. It is awesome to be able to share our lives with you all and we hope to get a chance to share more great moments this year.
God Bless you all.
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