Goodbye, 2017!

I didn't take a picture of the kids on New Year's Eve this year for this post.  We went across the street to spend the evening with some friends and I completely forgot to snap one in the midst of all of the chaos.  Still need to wrap up 2017 with a post though!!

I will say, I am not sad to see 2017 go.  It wasn't a horrible year but it was definitely a year full of challenges.  However, with those challenges comes growth and I can be thankful for that.  At the end of the day we are all healthy, the kids are happy (most days), and we are very fortunate to have wonderful friends, family, jobs, and the ability to do a lot of nice things.

I'm thinking 2018 is going to be a great year for us as we have a lot of exciting things to look forward to.  Nolan will be turing seven, continuing to play baseball and golf, heading into 2nd grade, and maturing into a big kid.  Quinn will be turning 5, swimming and dancing, and going into kindergarten.  Eric is still making strides in his new position as we enter a new year and I am looking forward to staying home with the kids and having the time to nurture their little minds and spirits without the stress of work getting in the way.

All in all, the events of 2017 have thrown some big decisions our way but I think we are choosing the right paths for our family and will be able to reap some of the rewards of those tough choices this upcoming year!