2012

What a year. I'm having a hard time believing that 2012 is coming to an end.

In 2012:

 

We learned how quickly life can change

 

Aaron graduated from Airman Leadership School and became a Staff Sergeant

 

Aiden became infatuated with his belly button

 

We played at the park

 

Aiden got to meet his cousin Maya for the first time

 

Had fun with Poppy and Grandma

Attended a "Gospel Praise" church service on Easter

Spent time with friends

Aiden got a new ride from G.G.

 

Had more fun times with Grandma and Poppy

Watched several lightening storms

 

Aiden learned how to take off his jammies

Enjoyed ice cream and a nice summer evening with friends

 

Went to the Denver Zoo

 Went to the Air and Space Museum

Spent a lot of time at the library



Bowed our heads to pray

 

Celebrated Christopher's fourth birthday

 

Said goodbye to some very good friends

 

Celebrated our five year wedding anniversary

Aiden celebrated his 2nd birthday

Visited Devils Tower (twice)

 

Went to the county fair

 

Spent time with the ones we love

 

Aiden got to meet some chickens

Wished that our loved ones didn't have to get older

Said goodbye to the strongest, bravest, most generous man we have ever met

 

 We read a lot of books 

 

Aiden got really good at riding his Strider bike

Went to Sioux Falls

Went hiking and enjoyed pretty fall scenery

Worked on craft projects

Went to Elmo Live!

Carved pumpkins

 

I met the Pioneer Woman

Enjoyed Thanksgiving in Colorado

Spent time with the ones we love

 

Decorated for Christmas

 

We all got Bronco's jerseys

Got excited about reindeer and Christmas

Spent a really nice and quiet Christmas together, just the three of us

 

 

So as 2012 comes to an end, I am reminded of where we were a year ago. We were spending the holidays in Colorado, oblivious to the fact that we would lose a loved one in the coming year. So let us be mindful in 2013 that not every day is promised. We must take advantage of the time we have with loved ones. We must enjoy the little moments of everyday life, because one day we will look back and those moments will be what we hold in our hearts forever.

 

Thinking of you and missing you always, Grandpa.

 

A Year of Quilting

I stayed really busy this past year working on quilting projects and learning new techniques. Since I've only been quilting for a year and a half or so, I'm pretty proud of what I've accomplished. Here's a look at the projects that I completed in 2012.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm looking forward to some more exciting projects in the year to come.