New Year's Eve brought a light dusting of snow to Wichita, but it was the good kind for building snowmen! The boys had eagerly been awaiting some of the fun white stuff...
they worked hard and built a snowman, who was just about their size :)
we rang in the New Year in a fun and celebratory way!
nana is an expert in finding lots of holiday goodies to make our parties fun...
we were greeted with even more snow on New Year's Day -- perfect for snow angels and shoveling!
2012 brought so many fun things, and yet so many struggles. We enjoyed several different trips and the chance to get away and see different pieces of Creation. We were blessed with Jerry's job and yet tried to make sense of the craziness of mine. We had lots of fun with the boys, and enjoyed seeing and experiencing life through the eyes of a 7 and 3 year old. Our hearts ached with one friend who lost his spouse, and those who struggled through (and continue to struggle with) life-threatening cancer and diseases. We are so thankful for the good years that both our boys have had in school this year, and are so grateful for their sweet teachers. We eagerly anticipate the upcoming wedding of my brother, Brett to his fiancee, Claire! We are sad as we know that some of our dear friends will be moving to a different state very soon. We are blessed to say that He provides, again and again.
As we look back and reflect on 2012, I find myself encouraged by this verse:
"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
Lamentations 3:22-23
...and how about one more for 2013?
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Hebrews 13:8
Happy New Year!
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