2011 in review

2011 was a good year for our family. No major life changing events (no moving, no new babies, no major surgeries, no deaths) and we all survived another year.

Here is a quick (as quick as can be for 12 months) of 2011:

February brought the crazy snow, ice storm to the DFW area. Lincoln was not a fan of the cold but we loved the 5 days off from school!

Valentines with this sweet boy!

Spring Break was spent with my foot propped up from surgery. Not looking forward to doing the other foot someday :(

Easter was spent in Abilene at the farm. This was a special holiday since it was the last one we spent there with our family. My grandparents have since moved so I am thankful that Lincoln had one Easter hunting eggs at the farm.

Lincoln's first haircut came soon after Easter. I was sad to see the curls go but he gets to looking pretty shaggy when it's too long.

Father's Day was spent at the lake. Lincoln's first visit to the lake and he seemed to enjoy it. It made his daddy's desire for a camper and boat stronger!

Cousin Camp in June created many memories. The aquarium, sprinkler fun, and lots of wrestling was had that week.

In early July, we took our family vacation to Ocean City, NJ. It was a fun week and a great trip. Wish we were back on the beach!

Lincoln's first trip to the beach. He was slow to warm up to the water but he loved "working" in the sand.

News of Baby #2 came late July. It was a shock to most and we were thrilled!

Loved sharing the news of Lincoln becoming a big brother!

A week in KS visiting Gigi and Pappy. His first time to ride a real waterpark slide and he of course loved it!

August also brought Lincoln's ONLY surgery in 2011. He had his adenoids removed which was not anything major. It has kept him somewhat healthy.

Back to school in August. Lincoln started his 2nd year at his fabulous daycare. His classroom is less "babyish" and he loves being there with his friends.

In September, we celebrated Lincoln's second birthday with a football tailgate party.

October brought all the Halloween and pumpkin fun. We loved visiting the Dallas Arboretum and will be going back next year.

Our cute puppy at Halloween

October also brought the news of having a baby girl!

(Shane wants everyone to know that this will be only time his precious baby girl's parts will be online!)

November brought a relaxing Thanksgiving in KS.

We also used that break to celebrate Shane's 30th birthday with a surprise party at his parents' house. 30 has done him well!

December brought sweet Christmas memories with this silly, energetic little boy!

Like I said, 2011 was a great year for us. I am blessed with a fabulous little family, a wonderful extended family and friends who are great. I can't wait to see what all 2012 holds for our family. I pray it is full of love and exciting news and anything else we can handle.

Happy New Year to you and yours! Make it special!