It's the third week of January already, I want to post some highlights from 2010 before it gets too far away from me. Here's some of the more noteworthy things from the past year:
Michelle - Performed in her gymnastics recital - got really good at one-handed cartwheels. Began going to an orthodontist (ugh) but picked out a really cool mouthpiece/retainer, which is rainbow with butterflies (they really know how to cater to an 8-year old). Played a season of soccer with her friends-out on the field sometimes played soccer...and other times turned cartwheels instead.
Jacob - Finished a couple of seasons of baseball. Learned to read. Made the transition from 1/2 day Kindergarten to full-day 1st grade and did amazingly well - got blessed with a great teacher through an interesting series of events. Became even more of an expert Lego builder and doesn't want help even with the most complicated directions. Said bye to his buddy Bryce who had to move away.
Dominic - Began talking in actual sentences, most pretty comprehendable. Started spending a couple days a week with his good buddy Linnea when we started shared-babysitting. Got a few molars. Called out "mommy," "mama," or "mommy wook (look)" somewhere around 587 times per day. Just before year's end, learned to use the potty (praise the Lord).
Rich - Completed what he called his "hardest year teaching so far." Coached a few rounds of 5-6 year-old baseball. Has his major debut as Elvis at Kristi's grandparents anniversary party and an encore performance at his school's beginning-of-the-year teacher orientation. Began playing basketball again and did some running on his fully-recuperated knee. Got "found out" on a few of his magic tricks, but quickly came up with a few more. Played countless rounds of indoor football with the kids, only minor injuries to report.
Kristi - Kept up with and coordinated all of the above, then took a nap :) Joined some neighborhood girls in running a few times per week, and completed two 5K runs. Went to a mother-son dance at school where my charming 5-year old spun me around with pride, and a very serious face. Visited my dad's grave site on the one-year anniversary of his passing. Missed my dad. Sewed a sundress for Michelle. Made some birthday cakes in the varying shapes of: an airplane, Super Mario Brothers, and a purse.
As a Family - Took a trip to Sea World and Knott's Berry Farm, took another family trip to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta (which is awesome by the way) and to say goodbye to my childhood home as my mom decided to sell the house and move out here. Dressed in a Star Wars theme for Halloween as Anikan Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Princess Leia, Jengo Fett, and Yoda. Enjoyed a myriad of God's blessings on our family life in general!
Michelle - Performed in her gymnastics recital - got really good at one-handed cartwheels. Began going to an orthodontist (ugh) but picked out a really cool mouthpiece/retainer, which is rainbow with butterflies (they really know how to cater to an 8-year old). Played a season of soccer with her friends-out on the field sometimes played soccer...and other times turned cartwheels instead.
Jacob - Finished a couple of seasons of baseball. Learned to read. Made the transition from 1/2 day Kindergarten to full-day 1st grade and did amazingly well - got blessed with a great teacher through an interesting series of events. Became even more of an expert Lego builder and doesn't want help even with the most complicated directions. Said bye to his buddy Bryce who had to move away.
Dominic - Began talking in actual sentences, most pretty comprehendable. Started spending a couple days a week with his good buddy Linnea when we started shared-babysitting. Got a few molars. Called out "mommy," "mama," or "mommy wook (look)" somewhere around 587 times per day. Just before year's end, learned to use the potty (praise the Lord).
Rich - Completed what he called his "hardest year teaching so far." Coached a few rounds of 5-6 year-old baseball. Has his major debut as Elvis at Kristi's grandparents anniversary party and an encore performance at his school's beginning-of-the-year teacher orientation. Began playing basketball again and did some running on his fully-recuperated knee. Got "found out" on a few of his magic tricks, but quickly came up with a few more. Played countless rounds of indoor football with the kids, only minor injuries to report.
Kristi - Kept up with and coordinated all of the above, then took a nap :) Joined some neighborhood girls in running a few times per week, and completed two 5K runs. Went to a mother-son dance at school where my charming 5-year old spun me around with pride, and a very serious face. Visited my dad's grave site on the one-year anniversary of his passing. Missed my dad. Sewed a sundress for Michelle. Made some birthday cakes in the varying shapes of: an airplane, Super Mario Brothers, and a purse.
As a Family - Took a trip to Sea World and Knott's Berry Farm, took another family trip to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta (which is awesome by the way) and to say goodbye to my childhood home as my mom decided to sell the house and move out here. Dressed in a Star Wars theme for Halloween as Anikan Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Princess Leia, Jengo Fett, and Yoda. Enjoyed a myriad of God's blessings on our family life in general!
And that sounds like a really wonderful year.
ReplyDeleteI love that post!!! What a great year. Those were some great highlights. I can't wait to hear about the fun stuff you do this year. Ü
ReplyDeleteI'm in serious shock. You are doing a great job with your 2011 new year's intentions girlfriend. You've almost surpassed all former year's posts in just a couple of weeks. Woo hoo.
ReplyDeleteThat does sound like an eventful year.
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what a great review! yay Dominic!!! :)
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