2012 was an eventful year for the our family. The first half was spent in Salt Lake -- Matt working for Cafe Rio, Bobbie babysitting and being mom, Brooke going to preschool 4 days a week, and Cole and Bailee learning and growing everyday. We spent lots of time at the Gateway Children's Museum, the aquarium, and playing on the toys at the mall. Once the weather warmed up a little we were also able to enjoy the pool at our apartment complex for a few weeks.
Spring brought a trip to California with Grandma Beck and Aunt Blair. A birthday for Brooke and a promotion at work for Matt. Mom ran her first marathon and Cole had lots of ear infections. Bailee finally learned to walk and started talking up a storm.
We soon outgrew our tiny apartment and the time came to move on. By July we had settled back in Davis county. Even though it was HOT, we enjoyed lots of time in our big back yard, cooking on the grill, and of course, swimming lessons. Mom and Dad ran Ragnar, we went camping and fishing, played at Lagoon, and took a trip to Park City for school shopping.
Fall came and Brooke started Kindergarten and dancing. She is an excellent student and friendly as can be. Cole started preschool, learned to write his name, and turned 4. Bailee finally got some one on one time with mom and continues to be mommy's baby girl. She turned 2 in November and mommy has been reminded why they call it the terrible twos.
As the year came to an end, Dad was offered a new job that was too good to turn down. It was hard to say goodbye to something we loved so much, but being back at "home" and raising our children by their grandparents and cousins is something we've always wanted. We bid farewell to our Cafe Rio "family" and then he blew out his knee playing football at Thanksgiving. Luckily we have some great friends and family who helped us move with an injured husband and settled in our new home just 1 week before Christmas!
We are learning more and more each year to appreciate the little things and remember what truly matters. We are truly thankful for our blessings, for the Gospel in our lives, and for the great people we are blessed to call our friends. May the new year bring joy and happiness to all. Happy Holidays!
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