The last post I wrote reflected on traditions mostly. I am sure some of you want the year update and a most traditional idea of what we have all been up to. Anyone who has been following my blog might have realized that I have not been posting every week or even once a month. Where have I been hiding?
The new year 2013 began slightly rocky as I lost my father and I am still in recovery mode. I also gave birth to Isaiah a few months later adding some joy in all the grief. Isaiah is a great addition to our family. Even though I have no blood relation to my father, there are traits in Isaiah that remind me of my dad. He has piercing grey blue eyes. Yes all babies have blue eyes, well not all of mine. Isaiah is the second baby with blue eyes in our six. He has a wispy curl framing his face a lot like my dad as well. Then their is Isaiah's don't quit personality. This kid is trying to walk along the furniture at seven months old and I am sure he will be rock climbing by one.
Bria has beautiful curly hair. I used to want curly blond hair when I was little and I would say Bria's curls are exactly what I pictured minus the hair color. As baby number five, Bria has a strong personality and we are enjoying some of the ways it plays out. She will sing for hours, just as many of our kids did. She love to try and keep up with all the other siblings. This one will not be left behind and sometimes I forget she is only two.
Charis is silent, but very accomplished. She practically potty trained herself and she does not make a show of it. She is the child people say they might forget because she is so quiet. Quiet she is, but she also uses this quiet energy to build inventions and tenderly care for her dolls.
Dominic and the most outgoing child. He expects all strangers to smile back at him as he bothered to notice them. He just loves people. Trains, car, planes, and trucks are some of Dominic's favorite toys. He loves to run around when he can get away with it and is full of energy.
Ellie is born for the stage. She just wowed us in her first solo for her school play and she does not seem to be afraid to shine in public at all. Sometimes I feel like I am looking at a more fearless version of me. This is the child who wants to do everything perfectly and most of the time does.
Joel continues to be quiet and shy, but he is great at conversations too. He loves to talk about his school adventures and ask a million questions. I have a hard time keeping up with every topic that interests him. He is also my pro helper with baby Isaiah and keeps asking for another baby.
Tim just got a job as the Branch manager for US Bank in Quilcene. Up until a few weeks ago we were planning on packing our bags for southern CA, but things changed quite quickly. So if you are in the NW, that is were we continue to live.
I am still a stay at home mommy, but I did start a small home business called RubyRumps. I sew cloth diapers, wipes, reusable bags, and we'll see what the new year holds. I still long to see a book published someday, but right now I am enjoying my family and it keeps me very busy.
These are just a few highlights of the year. I hope everyone is having a Merry Christmas.
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