COOPER: GROW
In the past year Cooper has gained weight and inches. He's gone from a crawling little baby to a running little boy. He understands everything we say, is slowly beginning to speak, and is a fantastic helper.
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| Baby no more! Cooper, 21 months. |
BRANDY: NURTURE
I wanted to spend 2011 being more nurturing. I made the nurturing of my son my full time job and I'm pleased to announce that the Coop-ster is still breathing and appears to be quite happy. Dave and I are closer than ever thanks to late night cuddles on the couch and a few dates scattered here and there. I've been able to nurture my creativity on this blog by sharing crafts, home decor projects, and recipes. Seeing my family change and my blessings abound has also nurtured my soul and helped me grow closer to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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| Loving life as a wife and mom. |
DAVE: DE-FAT & MONEY UP
Despite all temptations, Dave managed to lose 20+ pounds this year. He's still fit as a fiddle and helps remind me the importance of healthy eating.
Over the course of this year Dave has really helped our family "money up." He started a new job in February and quickly climbed the ranks. Thanks to Dave, our retirement savings has grown significantly as has our college savings plan and kids savings account (for the missions and weddings that will come all too quickly). We increased our life insurance and have continued to live without any debt (with the exception of our mortgage but we've even managed to pay several extra payments throughout the year). We live within our means, save as much as possible, and plan for all major expenses. Working towards these goals have helped our family grow closer and were much easier and pleasant than we ever would have thought.
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| Two of the coolest guys ever! |
If you can't tell, I'm very proud of my little family. We are a team. We're grateful for the blessings we've had this year and are equally excited for the adventures that lay ahead. Happy 2011 (while it's still here)!
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