It’s hard to believe 2017 is now officially over. It was a busy year for our family… here is a quick run down of what our year looked like!

• Maga celebrated her 28th birthday on January 13th. She’s been 28 since… well a long time!
• Natasha turned 14 on March 2nd.
• Katherine turned 3 on March 6th.
• Uncle Andy turned… I think 40 on March 13th.
• Phil successfully finished his 1st full year of self employment on April 1st… no joke!
• We celebrated Christ is risen on April 16th with lots of family at our house.
• I turned 46 on May 11th.
• Mikayla turned 12 on May 22nd.
• Phil turned 48 on June 9th.
• Natasha and Mikayla sold their Busy Bees Creations at the CHEC conference in June.
• Alex turned 9 on August 4th.
• Gaylene joined Keller Williams DTC.
• We went camping to our favorite spot at the end of August.
• Jonathan turned 7 on September 30th.
• Phil and I celebrated 17 years of marriage on November 16th. Have I mentioned that I’m the luckiest gal on the planet? Thank you Lord for blessing me with an amazing husband!
• We celebrated Thanksgiving at home then joined the Buttons for dessert and games at their house.
• Our dear Miss Renee celebrated her 35th birthday on December 6th.
• Our 4 oldest children performed in a piano recital. It was Jonathan’s first recital since starting lessons in August and he loved it!
• We celebrated Christmas at home then once again joined the Buttons and the Keels for dessert and games at the Button’s house.

I’m sure there are many events I missed… my apologies… I need to start writing this stuff down throughout the year!