Year in Review 2016

Before we begin a new year, I want to share some highlights from 2016.  Despite what most people are saying, I think 2016 was a great year filled with lots of highs and only a few lows.

January

We rang in 2016 at home with just the four of us and I was completely surprised that both girls made it until midnight.  Later in January, we took the girls to Science City (for the first time) with Kaitlyn's preschool class.

February

February brought Valentine's Day and a few days of spring like temperatures. The highlight of February was spending a day at the zoo with friends.

March

March included all things Easter. Pretty dresses, egg hunts and coloring Easter eggs.  It also brought some beautiful spring weather and a couple visits with cousins (in Oklahoma and KC).

April

The highlight of April was spending a weekend at Great Grandma Bogle's house.  April also included an incredible low.  The loss of a dear cousin's husband.

May

The month began with my 34th birthday.  It also included Kaitlyn's first preschool program and the last day of preschool, meeting two new cousins (Gracie and Ava), and the building of our firepit.

June

June was full of fun!  It began with the Italian Fest, Kaitlyn's first dance recital, staycation #1 (Legoland, Find Dory in 3D, Fritz's and the park), Father's Day, and another trip to Great Grandma Bogle's house.

July

We celebrated the Fourth of July and the girls loved watching all of the fireworks.  July marked the start of our kitchen remodel, which took much longer than expected.  We also enjoyed staycation #2 (two trips to Worlds of Fun, Deanna Rose, and the zoo), and another movie in 3D.

August

Madi turned 3 and celebrated with an Ariel party.  We enjoyed our last long weekend of the summer.  We had our first (and hopefully our last) experience with hand, foot, and mouth disease.  Kaitlyn had a very mild case of it, but Madi's was quite severe.

September

I had my getaway since becoming a mom.  I had a great time in Nashville celebrating with Staci and her friends for her bachelorette party.  Top Coat Cash was officially finished and ready for distribution.  Kaitlyn also started pre-k.

October

Such a busy month!  David's film was picked up for distribution by Indie Rights, we found out that we are expected baby K#3, we were all in Staci and Justin's wedding, and trick or treating without a coat.

November

November brought the start of the holiday season. It also bought the worst pregnancy symptoms I've every experienced.  

December

Lots of Christmas traditions...Crown Center, Union Station, decorations and more.  Kaitlyn turned 5 right before Christmas and we found out that we will be completing our family with the addition of a little boy.

I hope everyone has a safe New's Years Eve and a happy and healthy 2017.