Dear Family and Friends,
We wanted to wish you all a merry Christmas and happy new year! It's been a busy year for us, full of great memories! The beginning started out a bit tough with the loss of a much anticipated fourth baby five months into the pregnancy but we learned a lot and grew closer together as a family. Despite our trials, we continued to count our blessings each day.
In February we attended Mike's CA graduation at the Shaw Conference Center. It was a wonderful day spent honoring all of his hard work and dedication over the last six years as he has worked towards accomplishing this goal. We are so proud of him!
The Spring time brought us a new van, puddle jumping and lazy afternoons spent painting. In May we took a mini vacation and attended my little brother's wedding in Vancouver. It was great to enjoy the spring flowers and gorgeous blossoms while we were there celebrating with family and friends.
During the Summer months we took advantage of our back yard and enjoyed many afternoons outdoors blowing bubbles, playing in the sprinkler and enjoying the sandbox that Daddy and Grampa built. We also spent a few days at the Legislature grounds swimming in the wading pools and exploring nature. In June we took the kids to the Calgary zoo for a day. We all enjoyed the animals, especially the penguins! In August I started up a little crochet business and has been keeping fairly busy with orders since she opened up shop!
In the Fall Camilla started Kindergarten! She has enjoyed reading, writing and math and is constantly learning and asking questions. In September Mike was given the opportunity to get more education and experience in his firm. This opportunity required him to train with the office in Calgary for three months and though the timing was bad with me being in the last three months of a pregnancy, we decided to go ahead with it. The littles and I spent some time at the Acreage and enjoyed visiting Daddy for a few weeks on and off in Calgary. Mike was a trooper and drove the roads home on the weekends to see everyone. We definitely cherish the time we are together more than we ever have before!
December has been an exciting month and we are ending the year with our hearts full to the brim with gratitude and happiness. Mike finished up his training and is back home full time. The kids love having Daddy back and are so much happier when we are all together. A few weeks ago we went to Calgary to see my little sister marry in the Calgary temple. It was a great day spent with family and friends! Just a week later we welcomed our newest addition into our family. It's still weird to think we are a family of six! He weighed 6lbs 15oz and we named him Finley Garth. As the Christmas season is upon us we are enjoying our new little baby and the sweet spirit he brings into our home.
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year!
Love,
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