This is indeed becoming a quarterly update! I'll tighten up in 2014!
In September, Trevor took a great opportunity to connect with other chiropractors from all over the U.S. in no other place, but Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. What happens in Mexico, stays in Mexico. Enough said. Just kidding. He had a great time and came back energized. He's even slotted to be a speaker there next year.
Trevor and I couldn't have been prouder of Corinne and Ayla after our parent teacher conferences in November. Ayla's teacher placed her next to a girl who doesn't have a lot of friends and whom other kids are unkind to. She did this because of how kind and compassionate Ayla is. Ayla has since befriended the girl and Trevor and I couldn't be prouder of Ayla for her non-judgemental, kind nature. Corinne goes above and beyond on all her school work, and although her teacher's wish she'd raise her hand more, they said she always knows the answer when they ask. Her music teacher shared a song with us that Corinne composed. I'm waiting for her to send me a link to share with all of you.
Ayla spent a weekend at Grammy Robin's house when Grammy had friends with a daughter Ayla's age staying with them. Ayla and Lauren were immediately best friends and had an absolute ball! They went to a hockey game, giggled late into the night, shot bows and arrows and couldn't stop using the rainbow loom. As most of you know, Ayla asked everyone she knows for a rainbow loom for Christmas after this visit and ended up with three of them!
Sophie had a great time swimming at a friend's birthday party. She continues to love school and never stops writing and asking us how to spell things. She loved that she was able to read her name on all the Christmas presents this year!
Corinne had a school assignment to interview a veteran and write a report. She interviewed her Grandpa Dave and her writing is detailed and vivid. Here's a link for you to read it: Corinne's Veteran Report.
In October, Trevor and I had an awesome time at my sister, Ashley's wedding. It was fun to have a night without the kids and celebrate with friends and family. She was a beautiful bride!
We spent a great Thanksgiving at my mom's with her whole side of the family. The only sad part was my grandparents weren't able to make it. It's always nice to get together with everyone and eat yummy food! We got to do it again a few weeks later at our family Christmas party, where Santa visited. He was perfect and even came with gifts for all of the kids! A big thanks to Aunt Karen and Uncle Al who made it happen!
As per the theme, Christmas was all about visiting with family. Ashley and Justin stayed with us the weekend before Christmas. It was great to lay around all weekend relaxing and visiting with them. Christmas afternoon, my aunt, uncle, and cousins from Gardiner came over, along with my mom and step dad. We had a great time with everyone and were happy to host the impromptu party!!
Lincoln is as perfect as ever! He's sitting up, clapping, and "talking"! He's very excited to have lots of new interactive toys to play with and is currently fascinated by the mirror. Instead of daycare, Lincoln started going to a friend of mine's house who is a a stay-at-home mom. She has a four year old daughter and eighteen month old son. They love having Lincoln with them and he's loving being in a home environment. Sophie goes with him on Tuesdays and Thursdays when she doesn't have school. She loves playing with Nola, the four year old, and being with her brother.
Tomorrow we're headed to Sugarloaf to visit and exchange presents with my brother and his family. We plan to explore outdoors at his cabin on the river and ice skate, too. I love this time of year because it's filled with lots of family and the start of a brand new year!
Happy New Year!
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