Final Post of 2011

2012 will be here before we know it. I've made some New Year Resolutions - an act which I think is becoming more of a stereotypical cliche than long-term goal to attain. However, I've sat down and written a few ideas out just-the-same. I don't like setting myself up for failure by setting unattainable or unmeasurable goals. For example: "To become a better person"is an unmeasurable goal. My goal "To become a Big Sister" is measurable, attainable, and specifically fits my plan to...(drum roll, please)... be a better person. I hope that makes sense. Anyhow, here's the list (in no particular order):

1. Become a Big Sister
2. Improve my Sewing Skills
3. Grow a Vegetable Garden
4. Make a monthly donation to Sandy in Romania
5. Host at least 4 brunch/dinner gatherings

That's all I've got, but here is what each represents:

1. (Strengthen my Character)
2. (Challenge Myself)
3. (Build Self-Sufficiency)
4. (Give to the Lord's Work)
5. (Become more Social)

The year 2011 wasn't all the bad to us. A few of our highlights include:
1. Katelyn Rene
2. Having Emilia till June
3. Meeting Maria, Donna, Trevor - and several other people from other countries
4. Two Amazing vacations together - Orlando, New Orleans
5. Chris went to Germany - Lara went to Tennessee with mom and dad to see family
6. Colts games
7. Meeting Nicholas Sparks (lara) Josh Turner (Chris)
8. Learning lacrosse and canning 
9. Two new cars
10. More than 10 billion smiles and laughs!

It was good to know 2011, but here's to 2012! *Raise Glass*

I heard it...

Katie gave daddy a fair warning that if he put that thumb anywhere near her mouth where she could get it, she was going to take it....and she did. I had to teach him the technique I learned in the breastfeeding class on how to unlatch the baby, because she was sucking so hard. HAHA!

Just Showing Off

Chris and Katie searching for Black Friday Deals.

PUDDING FACE!

We're starting to get REAL smiles and Giggles now

"What you doing back there?"

Haha, PIRATES! Arrr...hide your gold.

Ashley built Miss K a Fort!

 

Daddy and Katelyn like to watch The Wiggles together. We think it is sooo cute how she already tries to dance and sing with them. (She talks at the begining and again at the end, arms a-swinging.)

Family Photo Time

We road tripped it to JCPenny today (a whole 3 miles) - and got some family photos taken. Click here to see them all!