Our 2011 was certainly as busy as ever. We fell behind in many areas (blog updates and housekeeping to name a few) and attempted to maintain status quo in all the others.
Kimberly remained a stay at home mom (year number 2 for me!) and felt so blessed to be able to enjoy everyday with the boys. There was never a dull moment! We stayed busy and stayed happy all year. Plagued by running injuries, I found a great alternative.... SPINNING! Perfect timing as the boys and I were able to bike many places all summer long together. I love my life and most days I wish I had my own little documentary to capture all the adorable moments having two little boys provides. However, other days I wish the door bell would ring and Mary Poppins would be ready to step in and save my sanity.
Steve spent the year as a Technology Research Analyst at Cargill. He celebrated his 12th anniversary there and was recently and rather unexpectedly laid off. We are focusing on enjoying the end of December as a family and realize that we are fortunate to have this time to be together every day. There are a lot of exciting opportunities out there and he is fortunate to have the support and the resources to take his time in finding his next great opportunity.
Camden turned 4 in September. He finished his second term at Mini Hops Academic Preschool. He loves his teachers and the coaches there. We love that they teach him to read and write.... and run him ragged! In April, he begged and begged for a "red bike with training wheels". We caved and got it for him. By mid summer he had worn a hole in the tire. Late summer he begged and begged for us to take the training wheels off. We caved and borrowed a small bike for him to try. Two days later he was able to ride on two wheels. Then he popped the wheel of that bike! No toy is safe at this house!
Ethan turned 3 in September. He started his first term at Mini Hops and was ready for his turn at Preschool. With two very active little ones, it wasn't much of a surprise that our first trip to the ER for stitches occurred this year. He shows us time and time again his resilience in keeping up with Camden and humor in the times he cannot. He mastered "Brother's Training Wheel Bike" this summer. Ethan has caught up to Camden in height and weight. Couple that with his love for all things hero related (Buzz Lightyear, Spiderman, Captain America, etc), it's so easy to forget that he's only 3.
Lastly, we had to say good bye to our family dog last March. Oliver would have been 10 in September and it certainly felt like it was much too soon for him to go. Oliver was a Christmas present from Steve to me 10 years ago and he was a big part of our first house, our engagement, our wedding, our second house, and welcoming home both boys. He is missed.
It's been an amazing year and we are so thankful for each and every one of you... whether you helped us become who we are or help us be who we are today. We know that we are truly blessed. In turn, we hope you are equally blessed this holiday season and the year to come.
Love,
Kimberly, Steve, Camden & Ethan.
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