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i want to start by apologizing for not being consistent with my posts. for the past many months, it has been quite crazy and tiring all at the same time.
the holidays went far too fast this year. we had the privilege of spending Christmas Eve with my entire family at my brother Greg's house. i don't ever think i will grow tired of watching my children play with their cousins. they had a blast singing songs and putting on a play for everyone of the Christmas story. it definitely was quite a sight to see.
i can't believe how fast 2011 went. when i look back at the year, it's definitely one that i don't want to repeat. it was a year of struggles, setbacks and countless trials. but at the same time, it was a year for growth. i'm thankful that i have my faith and my awesome husband, because i would never had kept my sanity during some of the hurdles we went over.
ok. enough reflection.
the kids....
noah is getting ready to be in his 3rd play at his school. he is one of only a few middle school kids who are selected for the spring high school musical--this year it's "Cinderella". he's a part of the ensemble, but he loves every minute of it. this year, he switched from playing the clarinet to now playing the drums. it was a switch that he had been longing for, but we wanted him to learn that he can't just switch to any instrument when he feels like it. he needs to follow through. along with the rest of the music, he has also been chosen to be in the select singing group which is similar to district/regional chorus. even with all of this musical ability, he still aspires to go into robotics engineering when he grows up.
kiersten has started playing the flute this year. the silly thing is attached to her fingers most of the time and as she says, 'i just want to be the best i can be'. this seems to be the mantra for kiersten. she strives so hard to excel in everything she does. she just got 36 baby chicks (at her dad's house) because she wants to pick the eggs and sell them. she's a little entrepreneur in the making. kiersten has also been chosen for the elementary select chorus which will compete in a regional event in may. along with her singing, flute playing and desire to make money, she still continues with dance. we had the privilege of seeing her perform as one of the russian dancers in 'The Nutcracker' this past december. she loves every minute of it. she's gearing up for her spring dance recital this may, where she will be dancing with her acro class. as of right now, her aspiration is to be in 'Cirque du Soleil' when she gets older.
ella is our little martial arts girl. she loves taking tae kwon do twice a week. she has tried sports (softball & soccer) but is at home with martial arts. ella loves being a big sister to hutch. when we're out and about, she always is standing by his side, holding his hand or with her arm around him. he doesn't mind, but she just loves it! ella has a very creative side and is always concocting some sort of project or creation to surprise us all. please continue to keep ella in your thoughts and prayers. she has so much floating around in her little head and doesn't know how to make sense out of it.
hutch is doing amazingly well in 1st grade. he will be starting occupational therapy after easter as he was observed having some setbacks in relation to his fine motor skills and cognition. we're hoping and praying that with the occupational therapy in the school setting as well as the clinic, he will be able to take some steps forward with some of the things he has been struggling with. hutch is a bundle of joy--truly a miracle to us all. to see all of the things he has overcome in his short life thus far, gives me great hope for anything that stands in our way.
last but not least......charles/chuck/charlie/uncle c
chuck is doing very well at this point. a month ago, he was cleared to start physical therapy. the therapists tell us it will be a long slow road to recovery, but at least he's able to make progress.
so, there you have it...the latest update to our family. i will do my best to keep this better updated. thank you for being interested in our lives. keep us all in your prayers. each day is a new small stone that we step across.
as my mother-in-law says, every one is irish once a year.
happy st. patricks day!!! and happy 1st birthday to our nephew/cousin, benjamin nils hodne!!!
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