Well Hello 2013! What did you do with 2012?

I can hardly believe 2013 has arrived!!! It seems like just yesterday the world was preparing for Y2K! We had a low key but fun evening at the house with Michael and his mom Gloria who was in town for the holiday joining us! One of the highlights of moving here has been watching so many of Jack's colleagues from other jobs come join his team out here. Some I knew really well and others I'm just getting to know along with their families. So we've had instant friends out here. Jack met Michael when they both worked at Covey right around the time we got married and funny enough Michael and I have known each other longer since we both lived in the same complex in Provo.

Here is Sage with Gloria, Michael's sweet mom! They love to spoil the kids each time they come to the house...



Michael arrived with what we'll call the party in a bag! With the exception of Sage having a melt down after Ty first swatted the pinata because she wasn't the first to grab one of the pieces of candy, it was a huge success!



Of course it wouldn't feel like a new year without a few fireworks to light off. Thankfully my nice movers were kind enough to turn a blind eye as I smuggled our stash from Washington to Ohio in the moving truck. The stuff we have is like the stuff people go to see at stadiums and the best part was watching Michael's face as they set off the goods. It was well worth it although the fireworks did compete with the snow for some visibility at times! Unfortunately I wasn't able to capture any great photos of the show but I caught the end of one...




As we close the 2012 chapter, we recognize how blessed we've been. Who would have thought a year ago that we'd be living in another state surrounded by friends from our past who've decided to join us on this journey! We are so grateful for our family, friends, and our faith. May this new year be full of more memory making and cherished moments! Happy New Year! xo



(By far not one of our better shots...but our only shot of the family...) :)