New Year!

New Year's Eve seems like a good place to start! But first a very brief recap 2012...
We spent our first complete year in Kentucky!  It was a very rough transition, but I think it is safe to say we have all found our footing and are happy with the decision we made to stay.  We welcomed baby #6 to our family. Sweet Everleigh has made our family complete and we are so blessed.

Everleigh's First New Year Required a Photo Shoot

Finn also Required a Photo Shoot, same pose and everything!

For New Year's Eve this year we decided to just all stay home and hang out as a family (we are so super fun!) We played games (Just Dance 4, then later some Uno and Phase 10,) ate some yummy snacks, took some photos (it was Everleigh's first New Year's Eve,) and attempted to stay up late enough to watch "the ball" drop.  Everyone made it through except for Finn and Eve. We tend to keep their sleep schedules no matter what is going on.  We definitely missed spending the holiday with our family in Michigan, but I think the 8 of us are doing a great job creating some new traditions.

Just Dance 4

I so love these photos and these memories! John is not a fan of having his picture taken (not a great thing when you are married to someone who always has a camera either in hand or very nearby,) so I love that Madasyn "photobombed" his picture! 

Ryleigh laughing, probably out of embarrassment, as John & I also played Just Dance. 

Hunter & his one tooth grin. Jackson enjoying some snacks! He may be small, but boy does he LOVE junk food :)

      

Is it just me or is it a bit strange to watch the ball drop without Dick Clark? 

So now on to 2013 and all that may be in store for us! I am looking forward to sharing more on this blog, starting more family traditions, project life!, maybe finding a part time job or going back to school,   a friend's wedding in May, visiting family & friends, serving in my church calling, and just enjoying life! I think maybe my One Little Word for this year should be relax :)