This blog is very important to me, but I cannot get it on the top of my priorities. I feel sick thinking about all the cute things my kids have said and done that I never wrote down. Those memories are just gone now :( I actually had a revelation last night when Addysin woke me up in the middle of the night. I layed in bed thinking about my blog. I am going to do better!! So here we go again...
Here is our Christmas letter that sums up 2012.
In January, we started off the cold winter months with a trip to
California! We had a lot of fun for a few days, and then missed our return flight!
Because of the airline we flew on, we were stuck there for a few more days. It
turned out perfect though. We had a ton of fun with my cousin’s family, my
sister, and her husband.
Chris decided to sell
security systems for the summer months once again. So in February we drove to Utah for Chris to attend a big meeting. That’s
when he and his brother Tony decided they wanted to manage their office in
Rogers/Bentonville, Arkansas. Home of Walmart! What more could you want? Chris
turned 28 that month.
In March, we were enjoying our last month together and at the
beginning of April Chris set out for
AR. We braved it alone for 5 weeks (well not really since I have my wonderful
family a mile away who are always so willing to help).
At the beginning of May, we flew out to the beautiful
Midwest and spent the next two months with Chris in Arkansas. We all loved it!
It was so fun to have no responsibilities other than keeping my children and
husband fed and happy. We spent every day out and about, finding fun things to
do. We loved searching out the best
parks, swimming, going on walks, touring the historic downtown areas, playing
at the splash pad, visiting the library, going on scenic drives, and best of
all, getting to spend time with Chris in the mornings. Chris’ younger sister lives
there so we got to spend a lot of time with her and her family. One of the
biggest events of the year happened there. Caiden was finally potty-trained
three months before his 4th birthday!!! Hallelujah! It was a lot of
work.
We came home at the end of June. It was a painful parting, with
lots of tears, but we got to come home to our comfy beds, family, and friends!
And of course the giant yard that was getting overtaken with weeds. Our
“extended vacation” had felt like a dream. Chris traveled around AR and MO
selling during July and stayed in
hotels, which was not something I wanted to do with 3 kids. I went to Utah for
a fun visit to see friends and family. I brought my friend back with me, who
stayed for a month! That was a lot of fun!
In August
we had a Lee reunion up at Camp Zarahemla where Chris’ parents are serving a two-year
mission. Almost the entire family was there! Caiden turned four. I turned 27. This was the first birthday that
I felt “old” and I would be happy to not get any older from now on. Chris won a
Range Rover in a sales competition! He worked extremely hard that last month
and was ready for a break when the summer ended. Addysin lost her first tooth! Then
shortly after that lost her second, wh ich the tooth fairy forgot to pick up so
she left $2 to make up for it! Addysin had been dreading her kindergarten shots
for at least six months and I finally dragged her in to the Doctor the day
before school started. To her surprise, the shots didn’t hurt and she didn’t
have to die from a disease (which she was also afraid of). Her first day was a
BIG day. Addysin LOVES kindergarten. Caiden used to greet her with a hug
everyday when she would get off the bus. Those two are so cute together. We got
goats. Bad idea. Chris started coaching high school football again. Great idea.
He loves it.
Jocelyn started crawling at
11 months. She turned a year In September.
She is THE SWEETEST baby anyone could ask for, when she isn’t teething with ear
infections. I finally moved her out of our room for her birthday. She probably
thought that was the worst birthday present. Chris and I left the kids with my
family for our anniversary and went to New York for 5 days. “Wow!” is all I can
say. That was so much fun to be out on our own. I felt young, even though I am
27 JAddysin started ballet. I asked Caiden if he wanted to
also do ballet because boys are free J
and he declined with laughter.
October.
Enjoyed warm fall weather. We did a juice fast for 10 days. I’m always looking
for a fun new way to boost our health. Jocelyn is our healthy eater because of my
“quest for health”.
In November we went to Utah again for Chris’ year-end banquet for
work. He got to drive his new car home! He also went to Ohio to knock doors for
Romney the week of the election. They did make a difference, just not enough. L My sister Sara got home from her mission the week of
Thanksgiving and we had every single person from my side home that week! First
time in 2 ½ years. This month, December,
Addysin turned 6 and she got her ears pierced!
After considering moving back
to Utah for the past year, Chris and I decided it was time. We made our
decision after Thanksgiving and we will be moving the first week in January! We
are excited and sad. We love our life here, but we also think Utah is such a
great place. I’ve decided I can be happy anywhere as long as I have my family
with me. We look forward to what the future holds. We will be living in Lehi
and will go with Chris for sales this summer. It hasn’t been decided where we
are going yet. Our life is a fun adventure!
We cherish our friends and
family that make life so fun. We are so
blessed! We love our Savior. We are so grateful for his birth and for the
sacrifices he made for us so that we can live again. We love this time of year!
Merry Christmas!
The Lee’s 2012
