Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We didn't get a Christmas letter or photocard out this year so i thought i would post something real quick on the blog. My goal for this next year is to get out Christmas Cards to everyone for the next Christmas. :) First, here are some pictures i just took of the boys. It's New Year's Eve and we are going to eat finger foods tonight, and play games. :) So far it's a party. :) The boys ate some junk food right before these pics...so you are seeing what they really look like most days, not what they look like all spiffed up. :) Beware, messy faces and booger noses....
Family Vacations, events, and activities: We enjoyed a few visits from family at the beginning of the year! We visited Hawaii, Guam, and the Kerama Islands! Together we also went rock climbing, cave exploring, beach combing, snorkeling, and let a HUGE snake sit around our shoulders. eek!
Our top family games of the year: SCUM, Chicken Foot, throwing the football, and rummikub.
Our top family movies of the year: LIFE, Planet Earth, and Kung Fu Panda 2
Hardest Adjustment of the year: Switching from the Western American diet to all plant based foods.
As a couple: We experienced the sights of Tokyo, climbed Mt. Fuji, and went through the Tokyo Temple. We also went through the scuba certification course and are officially certified, ran a hilly ½ marathon together, and enjoyed a few trips to some surrounding islands. We celebrated our 9 year anniversary!
Gavin(8): He has a tender heart. He loves playing with his friends. He also enjoys playing sports, and his recent favorites are soccer and football. He really has a thing for lego ninjago and pokeman. He loves to spend time together as a family. He has tons of energy and he shows it daily. :) He has many dance moves that he showcases at our family dance parties. He does excellent in school, and really enjoys reading.
Tanner(6): Tanner is our happy boy, and is always smiling. He is an excellent helper and knows how to get a job done. He really enjoys playing with Gavin and with friends. He also likes Lego Ninjago and pokeman. He is doing great in Kindergarten, and really enjoys accomplishing any task he is given. He really enjoys playing card games together as a family. He is our peace and calm in this house. :)
Jaydon(3): He is not our peace and calm, BUT he sure does love and take care of his mommy, always picking flowers for her and checking in on her. He keeps things exciting around here. He enjoys wrestling with his brothers and playing whatever they like to play. He is very opinionated, and extremely outgoing. He LOVES riding his new bike and scooter. He is a tough boy and can keep up with his brothers. He is fearless and walks with purpose.
Shane and I have really enjoyed 2012. We love Okinawa and all the fun outdoor activities and sites it provides. We have really felt the benefits of switching from the American Western diet to a plant based diet. It has changed us forever. We look forward to 2013 and the many exciting things it will hold for us. We are grateful for our Savior Jesus Christ and his presence in our lives.
OUR 2013 Goals: Take more vacations!! Continue to eat Healthy. Visit family this year! Find ways to grow closer together as a family. Baptize Gavin. Try to really live in the moment and enjoy every minute of it.
We love all of you and hope this New Year brings you much success, love, laughter, and happiness. :)
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