Christmas

We were unable to buy many gifts again this year, but the kids were SPOILED.  I'm sincerely grateful to our friends and family who helped play "Santa"!  I look forward to the day we can "pay it forward"!

Our Christmas letter 2012:

 

2012:   It was a good one!  Full of miracles and hope for a new start in 2013!

Abe—Extended his contract with the Army National Guard for 1 more year to help get us through his final year of school!  This is his final semester before student teaching in the Spring!    He will graduate with a Masters degree in Business and Marketing Education in May 2013. 

Marian—Appreciates and loves being home most of the time with her children.  She continues to work  a day or 2 each month at the hospital to maintain her credentials as a dietitian, and to help support the family.  She has been with Beloit Hospital for 7 years.   Goals for 2013 include certifying in personal training, and beating her personal best 5K time!  Her greatest accomplishments this year?  Having another baby, and doing a 5K obstacle course 3 months post-partum!

Aiden—Will turn 5 in January!  We are so proud of Aiden’s progress despite having so much to overcome!  Even his teachers are excited about his emerging voice J  He has turned out to be a terrific listener, and a very good-natured child.  We are trying to wait patiently for intensive therapy to start in April 2013.  In the meantime, Aiden is doing well in the Early Childhood program.  This is his final year before he starts Kindergarten next Fall!  Where does the time go?

Austin—Turned 3 in November.  He is a little man with a BIG personality!  That about sums it up for him; he definitely keeps his mother on her toes!  Austin is an incredible blessing to his big brother.  Despite the fighting, Austin pushes Aiden out of his comfort zone, and into the world of “play”!  They seem lost without each other.  I’m so grateful for his help J

Ashton—What a joy it is to have a baby in the house again!  Baby Ashton settled right in like he was always part of our family.  The boys love him, and are terrific with him.  There is nothing better than baby coos and giggles!  Ashton will be 7 months old by the time you read this!

 

Wishing you many blessings, and a terrific New Year!!!

 

The McCormick Family