Another year has passed. I say it every year, and I mean it every year.....where has the time gone so quickly? Seems like just yesterday we were crazy kids ourselves and now, our kids are growing like weeds.
2012 was decent year. It had it's ups and down's and while it ended on a not-so-high note, it provided us with much to grow on in 2013.
Top ten lists were a common sight in Christmas Cards this year, so here (in no particular order) is the White Family Top Ten List of 2012:
1. Alexandra turned 4.
2. Nathan turned 8.
3. Nathan started 2nd grade in July.
4. Alex learned her letters and their sounds (finally!) and is starting to read.
5. Both kids had their first dance recital in June. They killed it!
6. Our favorite neighbor got married and we loved being part of her day!
7. September was the White Family trip....a cruise to New England and Canada.
8. Grandpa-great turned 90! We love that guy!
9. We lost a dear friend when Jared died. This was really tough.
10. Disneyland full year passes.....wowzers!
We also had some wonderful visits with family (Zoe was here in December). Spent the year watching the twins grow in to crazy three year olds. Are still learning Chinese (well, Nathan is anyway). Filled out pre-registration forms for Alex for kindergarten (I cried). Spent the night at Grand America (Nathan has wanted to do this for ages!). And took the grandparents (all 3 of them) to Vernal to see the Dinosaurs.
With 2013 right around the corner, there are some big things on our plates. Alex will be starting Kindergarten in the fall, she is soooo excited to go to the "big" school. I am learning that my kids will grow up no matter how hard I try to keep them little. Nathan will hit 3rd grade. Amazing! he will continue in his Chinese immersion program. Grandpa and Grandma White are going to serve a mission for the LDS Church and while we are excited for them, we sure will miss them too!We are going to get some use out of our Disney passes....Greg and I will return this spring to Disneyland for our 13th anniversary and 1st trip to see the Mouse without the kids, since we had kids. We also plan to go to Disneyland later in the year with Gran and the Hadden's for the twins first trip. I am so excited for them. We will continue to pray for a baby for Mike and Stephanie, by birth or adoption (we aren't picky). Plus I am sure we will be visiting Grandpa and Grandma somewhere! Dance recital is in June and both kids are in 2 classes this time around.......my little performers.
So here is to 2013......may it find you happy and healthy!
