Looking back on 2014, I would have to say it was a pretty good year. We are all happy and healthy, and that is all that matters.
David and I have enjoyed watching the kids grow over the past year. We both feel they are growing too incredibly fast. How are they 8, 5 and 3 already? The saying "Time flies when you're having fun" could never be truer. Each of them brings us so much joy each day.
David switched careers in March. He officially left the restaurant business and we couldn't be happier. While he loved working with the people in the restaurant, it left much to be desired in terms of a schedule. He's now doing vocational counseling and works Monday - Friday. Having weekends off together for the first time ever is an amazing thing, not to mention sitting down to dinner together as a family almost every night. This has definitely been the highlight of our year! Having Dad around more is a wonderful thing.
Although our beloved Seahawks winning the Super Bowl would be a very close second! What a fun ride they gave us, and are continuing to give us again this year. We have so much fun following and cheering for our team. Our 12th Man pride is strong! A huge thank you to Grandpa Bill who invites us to attend the games with him. What a blast!
We had a great summer sticking to the theme - Just Add Water. The kids are happy whenever water is involved whether it's a pool, a sprinkler, a bucket or a puddle. Water bring us so much joy! We spent lots of time swimming at area lakes and playing the pool at home.
And our Minnesota adventure is always a huge highlight. Hanging out with the Baumann clan is indescribable fun! A dozen crazy cousins splashing in the lake together for the first time was a magnificent sight!
We also had fun trips to the beach house with Grandma and Grandpa Boehm. Being there over the 4th of July was especially fun.
However, the most fun is had under our little roof where we get to watch these three kids grow and play and fight and love every single day. We feel truly blessed to have such happy, healthy and fun kids.
Ryan started 2nd grade in the fall. He loves school with recess, PE and math being his favorites. Ryan is one active boy, and can be found playing a one-man game of football in the yard at all hours of the day. He's also an avid baseball player and was selected to be on a select team starting in January. He is also the loudest Seahawks fan I know!
Kendall and Natalie both started attending preschool this fall. We had to say goodbye to our Nanny, Miss Hanni, but feel enrolling them in this amazing preschool was a wonderful decision. They are both thriving among their peers.
Kendall turned five in September and is our thinker She always has a tough question to ask. She is very sweet and sensitive, and very particular about how she wants things. Kendall is also very athletic from years of keeping up with her brother. She loves to dance and run and ride her scooter. She also learned to ride on two wheels this summer!
Natalie is trouble. She'll charm the pants off of anyone she meets with her humor and wit, but her parents think she is full of it! She is a free spirit who makes us crazy with her big ideas every day. The line "it's a good thing she's cute" is used quite often. Her big personality will suit her well in life, but it makes it very difficult to be her parent at times. The joy she brings makes up for all the frustration, though!
We are looking forward to more adventures in 2015, and hope our paths will cross along the way. We hope you check in often and leave comments so we know how you're doing.
Much love to you and your family and we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy 2015!
-The Boehm Family
We take a lot of pictures throughout the year, but this one is our favorite of 2014:
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