2011 Recap

What did we do this year? Lets start from the beginning.

My little Carter:
*Turned two in August
*Is potty trained! (Even most nights, go Carter!)
*Stopped napping (sad, sad day)
*Is obsessed with anything Cars or Toy Story
*Loves his daddy and mommy (okay so he mostly loves me in the middle of the night. STILL!)
*Loves his sister and has mastered tormenting her.
*Knows how to push mommy's buttons in a big way.
*Loves anything sports. He's especially fond of football (even yells at the tv like he knows what's happening)
*Wears his hat 24/7. Seriously, he sleeps in it!
*Loves to clean anything (bonus!)
*Is so snuggly. Especially in the mornings. I can't get enough of him. :)

My Ella girl:
*Turned four in September (and is "patiently" awaiting her fifth birthday, it's going to be a long year).
*Has been reading for most of the year. She's up to 7-8 letter words now and has several books she reads alone!
*Is doing a co-op style pre-school with kids from the ward and loving every minute.
*Taking dance class and progressing each and every week.
*Had her first dance recital and did quite well at it!
*Loves her brother and helping take care of him or any other kid for that matter.
*Is the best four year old baker I know. She loves to cook and bake any time she can. She's quite good I might add.
*Is a teenager trapped in a four year old body. Oh the sass she can have at times.
*Is so helpful with Carter and things around the house (although not as neat and tidy as her brother).
*Asks complex questions about everything. The kid is a thinker.
*Loves everyone. She is just so friendly!

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Me:
*Started the year off with months of physical therapy. My back is finally healed with some minor nightly pain.
*Had my wisdom teeth out in May and had a numb lip/chin for 3 months following (it did get feeling back luckily)
*Started a tap class to get my back ready for other dance styles. Not the most advanced class ever but it's fun to get back to it.
*Did a bit of selling on craigslist (okay a little more than a bit)
*Clipped hundreds of coupons.

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Brady:
*Started a new job with a software company and is loving it.
*Did some kiteboarding.
*And some skiing.
*And some biking (to work that is)
*Smoked some meat... and almonds. Man were those good!
*Turned the big 3-0!

All in all I would say we have had a pretty good year. The kids are sure getting big and I am just trying to soak up what could be my last year with both of them home. I love these kiddos. Even though they drive me batty at times. :)