2014 in Numbers

Our Year in Numbers

385 boxes                     Friends and family helped us move 385 boxes into our new home on New Year’s Day.  

2 wheels                        This spring Isaac learned to ride his bike without training wheels!  We were all clapping and cheering as he rode on 2 wheels to the cul-de-sac at the end of our block.  (I, of course, was also crying.)  We have since loved biking together on the miles of bike trails near our new home.

4 grandparents            Since last November, we’ve said goodbye to 4 beloved grandparents.  Both of Dave’s grandpas, along with my two grandmas, anticipated meeting their Savior for years.  We miss them dearly, but we cherish all the memories we have with them.

3 interviews                  David went through 3 interviews to secure his new job at G L Barron Construction.  David is a superintendent of commercial projects & has been challenged by learning a new field of construction.  We all love having him home every night.

218 pieces of tile          What started as a shower leak in June led to a complete master bathroom remodel that lasted six months.  After demolishing most of our bathroom, Dave designed a gorgeous new bathroom that included cutting and laying 218 pieces of tile.  The end result was worth all the dust!

156 beats per minute   Time seemed to stand still on August 18 when David & I first heard our third baby’s little heart beating at 156 beats per minute.  We are all thrilled that our next baby is due April 1, & we can’t wait to see if baby is a boy or a girl!  (Isaac’s votes for baby’s name are Flower for a sister & Buffalo for a brother.) 

1,875 granules              We trekked from our beach house to the ocean twice a day (and consequently filled our Tahoe with at least 1,875 granules of sand) during our week in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  We loved burying each other in the sand, body boarding the waves, & nighttime crab hunting. 

25 times a day              Emma says “my” at least 25 times a day.  She is especially proud to say, “You’re my mommy, that’s my daddy, and that’s my I-zee” (her nickname for Isaac).  We’re glad she is so possessive of her family!

83 questions                 Isaac asks at least 83 questions a day…many of which we have a hard time answering.  We love his curiosity!  The question we hear most often is, “Daddy, don’t you think this is a good night to wrestle?”

 

6 stitches                      Emma received 6 stitches on her forehead after an unfortunate fall while brushing her teeth with Daddy.  We are still in shock that Emma—NOT Isaac—was our first child we took to the ER! 

11 weeks                         As of this writing, I have spent 11 weeks on bedrest due to complications with my pregnancy.  Some days have been very long, but I’ve savored hours of reading with Isaac & Emma.  And, I taught myself how to knit & crochet via You Tube.  We have been overwhelmed with friends & family bringing meals, providing childcare, grocery shopping, and—most of all—praying for baby’s health.

We pray that your year has been filled with countless joys.  

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!