2012

I am writing this at the end of 2012.  We have had a great year and a year that I wasn't expecting.  At the beginning of this year we were just living our life and enjoying it.

 Around March, Mike and I started having feelings that we needed to move.  We started looking but, never found a house we liked or wanted to build.  We found JCraft Homes and looked at some lots they had but, didn't like any of them.  Josh then said they had a lot in Herriman we could look at.  When we saw the lot we fell in love and knew this was where we wanted to settle.

Moving from Saratoga Springs was harder than we thought.  We had so many friends and good neighbors.  It was hard for the kids also.  They have had so much courage throughout this year.  Changing schools, leaving friends, and starting a new ward are big changes.  They have enjoyed being closer to cousins which now have become their close friends.  We love our new home and have already made some great memories here.

Mike had knee surgery had the beginning of this year which has been a huge blessing to him.  He is better able to exercise with no pain.

We were so happy to celebrate Grandma and Grandpa Schwitzer coming home from Russia.  It has been so nice to have them around again.  A huge blessing was being able to live with them while our home was being built.  It was fun to be with them a daily.

We went on two trips this year one up to Bear Lake with the Youngs and another with the Cowley's down to St. George.  Both trips were good breaks from daily life.  We are grateful for family and friends!

We went through the normal routine of basketball camps, scout camps, dance recitals and classes, swimming lessons, family parties, and school.

I feel that Heavenly Father has watched over us this year.  He has been involved in the most small details of our lives.  My testimony of his love and character has grown so much year.  He truly loves us and is aware of our family.

I love all of you so much.  I keep this blog for my kids and future readers!   Happy 2012!