Little Witte's 2012

We sent out lots of Christmas Cards this year. If you didn't get one and want one let me know so you can be on my list for next year! :)

My friend Katie took these and this might be the last year we get our pictures taken.

 She did a great job, but, I know what I like and I think I will take them myself from now on.

 Of course, the time will come next year and I will get them taken again, because I love getting their pictures taken. Haha, sometimes I can be so fickle.

 These are just random ones that I liked.

I don't know if you know this, but, Lucas loves his little brother.

JuJu too!

Something Juliet doesn't like is being held down, and being forced to do something she doesn't want to do...

Merry Christmas friends!

What a year! Right around the time everyone received our holiday cards last year, (Dec. 2) Mason joined our family! He was 10 weeks early, but overcame all odds and was only in the NICU for 40 days. He actually came home before his due date! He has continued to grow and beat expectations and should be walking soon! He is such a silly boy and is such a blessing in our lives. MASON is ONE!

JULIET is 22 months (almost TWO) she is such a social girl. She smiles and laughs at just about everything. She loves her little brother, and greets him every morning with a "Hello, Boy!"  She loves to read almost as much as she loves to eat.

SCARLETT is THREE AND A HALF! She started Preschool this fall and absolutely adores her teacher. She is very sweet and caring and has become the family singer. She can memorize a song so quickly, it even impresses her music teacher at church. She is taking Ballet and likes that she is in her own class.

BRIDGET is FIVE! She is in her second year of Preschool and has quickly become everyone's friend. When we walk in, everyone says hi to her, even those who are not in her class. She is in Ballet and has become a very graceful dancer. She turned five in California this year and had a blast being fancy and getting her makeup and nails done.

LUCAS is SIX! He is in the first grade now! He is an excellent reader and really enjoys writing. Not really fantasy, but record keeping and journaling. He loves firetrucks/firemen still and really enjoys Legos. Lucas is a great friend and brother. He is always so obedient and kind. He is taking Piano lessons, and is flying by his teacher. He often goes ahead in the lessons because he likes to learn it on his own.

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This year, we really focused on strengthening our Family Relationships. Every month we would take our kids out on a date (individually), something small, like a walk or an ice cream cone. We swapped months so both of us would get time with the kids. It was great to get individual time with each of them, and it really helped our family become closer. When it wasn't their date night, the other kids were very supportive and helpful to the parent at home, by doing chores or being "extra" good. I am glad we were able to do that.

We hope you have a very happy holiday season, full of excellent food, and good company.

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2013 Goal : Enjoy Nature's Gifts
(more on that later)