New Year

We enjoyed the slower pace of the winter break in the new year. Sleeping in, lazy mornings in our PJs, and play dates with friends were all on the agenda. It was a nice change of pace from the hectic month of December. One morning I looked up to find the kids both enjoying their books while eating breakfast. I admit I was both surprised and proud, so I couldn't resist taking a quick pic.

Kaitlynn enjoyed a play date with her sweet friend Mia while Connor had his buddy Noah over one afternoon. There is nothing the kids enjoy more than quality time with friends.

In early January, our good friends Clint and Kelly from church welcomed their new baby and first son, Caleb Gray. I was honored to meet him in the hospital for some baby snuggles. They are such a sweet and precious family, and getting those newborn cuddles just made my week!

Back in November, Jeff left me a sweet anniversary note on Kaitlynn's white board in the upstairs landing area in our villa. It quickly turned into a note-writing competition of sorts between Jeff and Kaitlynn as they began leaving the sweetest messages for each other day after day. The board began to get quite full in the new year as the message-writing continues. Love their sweet relationship!

When it was time for the kids to return to school, we quickly resumed our busy daily schedule with activities. Most days, Kaitlynn was staying after school to participate in various after school activities such as basketball, dance, and ping pong. On the days that Connor didn't have practice as well, he could be found hanging out with his buddies on their laptops in the cafeteria. I happened to catch them one afternoon.

Kaitlynn had an art assignment to draw a self-portrait, and she completed her picture with enthusiasm and a little extra flair -- her Sooners softball jersey.