Monthly Archives: January 2012

We went to Portland last weekend for a memorial for one of Jim’s extended family members. While that is a sad occasion for a visit, we had a wonderful time with our cousins, aunts, uncles, and Great Grandma Hall! Okay, so the kids are tired in this picture. Some of the great grandkids Laughing withContinue reading “Portland”

Suddenly Haley loves hats. This is humorous considering her previous obstinate aversion to anything on her head. It has also been so fun watching her play with her new toys from Christmas. So first… How cute are her pigtails? Getting treats out of the oven Yum – spaghetti!  Here we go with hats… Watching forContinue reading “Hats”

So… I joined the 365 Project. I figure I take a bazillion pictures a week anyway, so I might as well become more purposeful. I love the challenge of trying to capture a day in one picture. Plus, you get some great photo tips and ideas to try. Here goes! http://365project.org/bkeene/365

Our kids have been back in Kinderswimmer lessons since October, and they are both doing really well. Today, for the first time, I got to go! Usually Jim takes them on days that I work. Today he worked and I was off, so I was very excited to see JT swim “all by myself” andContinue reading “Swimming”

We are so thankful for all that is 2011: a wonderful family, good health, great friends, a warm house, plenty of food, and an almighty God. It is up to Him to guide our paths in 2012. We can’t wait to see where it takes us!