Happy 2013!

I know I'm a little late on this post but whatever. This year we were home for New Years Eve this year. A family in the ward invited us over for Pizza and snacks with some other families and it was so much fun! We played catchphrase and progressive charades. The plan was for the kids to play in the basement while the adults played games upstairs. Ava was pretty good at staying downstairs at first but wandered back up a little while later. I just bribed her with some cinnamon bun popcorn to be quiet. (It was a party after all) It was a fun night but I regret not taking any pictures.We came home and put our tired kids to bed and I headed off early too. Gone are the days where I look forward to the stroke of midnight. Maybe one day when I get to sleep in again. We didn't do too much for New Years day. I made chocolate chip waffles for breakfast and we stayed in our PJ's most of the day. I tried to take Ava out to make a snowman but she was fighting me tooth and nail to put on her snow suit so I gave up and ended up just watching a movie with her. Ben and I talked about what we wanted to accomplish this year. My resolutions consist of making my house more of a home (painting rooms/pictures/decorating), budgeting, and some other spiritual goals. 2012 was such a fantastic year for our family. 

Ben: Became a qualified life insurance agent and has been busy with work and his church calling as ward mission leader. 

Me: I enjoyed a trip to California in Feb with my Mom and Emily to visit Adam. I gave birth to a handsome little guy. Am happy that I finally have some friends in Burlington! haha (Not that I was a huge loser or anything) Have been having fun playing piano for the primary at church and love seeing the little kids try to learn the songs.

Ava: Turned 2 in Sept. She is a typical 2 year old and likes to see what she can get away with. She has been learning like crazy! She knows her ABC's, can count to ten and can even quote some Sandra Boynton. She's had fun getting together with her cousins and just loves her baby brother. 

Ammon: Joined our family in June. He has been such a joy and is growing too fast as every baby does. He loves to give kisses and cuddles and we love him to pieces.

We hope everyone had a wonderful 2012 and hope 2013 is even better!!