I realized that I probably missed a few people when I sent out my Christmas cards and family letter. So I thought I would post it here.
I can hardly believe that another year is drawing to a close. I guess when you play as hard as we do you don’t have much time to realize that time is speeding by. Here is a little recap of what we have been up to this last year.
Starting with the youngest, Allie is almost 18 months old and is full of mischief. She is very animated, likes to tease and leaves no doubt how she really feels about you. Her facial expressions say far more then words could ever express. Allie started walking at about 16 months. I asked her one evening if she was ever going to walk. She nodded her head yes and walked across the room to me. Allie is very independent and wonders the whole house doing whatever suits her fancy. She loves my kitchen towels and is often caught wondering around the house with the towel around her neck like a scarf or over her head. Allie is light hearted and full of life. Needless to say she is always making us laugh with her antics and spunky personality. I guess Jason and I just don’t make dull and boring children.
Kassie is now 4 and enjoying story time and preschool. She is learning a lot including how to write her name and the sounds to her letters. She is my little sidekick and is always asking how she can help and what the schedule is for the day. I have really enjoyed having Kassie all to myself while Jason is at work and Brock and Mikele are at school all day. Kassie still is as animated as ever and is always entertaining to talk to. It is usually a one sided conversation with Kassie doing most of the talking. I don’t think she will ever run out of things to say. Kassie likes to be out of the house so if Jason and I are ever going anywhere she is quick to accompany us even if it is a quick errand to the store or to return a movie.
Mikele is in 1st grade and just turned 7. She is a tall skinny beautiful girl. Her school teacher told me that she admires Mikele because Mikele always goes out of her way to include everyone and invite those who are by themselves to join her group of friends. Mikele has always been a social butterfly so that doesn’t surprise me at all. Mikele is doing fabulous in school. We tease her that her grades are so boring because they are always the same, 100%. Really we are very proud of her! Mikele is still a mini Mom and is always attending to Allie’s needs. Mikele loves anything crafty or artsy. She is always creating, coloring, cutting and gluing. Mikele started piano lessons this year. For the Christmas piano recital Mikele and I played a duet. It was really scary for both of us but went great and was a fun experience.
Brock is already 9 years old and is in 4th grade. He is also doing really well in school. His grades look a lot like Mikele’s, 100%. He really enjoys science and social studies. He is always coming home and sharing tidbits of information he learned at school. Brock is also enjoying scouts and piano. This fall Jason and I coached his soccer team and we had an amazing undefeated season with Brock scoring multiple goals. Brock has a 9 year old sense of humor. If you have ever spent much time with 9 year old boys you will totally understand what that means. Brock still enjoys reading and is currently reading the Percy Jackson series.
Jason and I are staying busy with the various activities our kids are involved in, our church callings and everyday life responsibilities. Jason celebrated his 4 year anniversary working for Hosting Services managing their web design department. I celebrated my 5 year anniversary as a consultant for Close To My Heart and still teach my monthly scrapbooking classes. (Check out my classes on my blog http://iotamaker. blogspot.com) The number one highlight of the year was going with my entire family (80+ people) to Disney World in August. It was an AMAZING adventure and one we won’t forget. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Hobbs!!!
We are looking forward to all the new adventures that 2011 are sure to bring and hopefully they are filled with our family and friends! We hope you have a Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the coming year.
The Norris Family
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