I rung in the new year reading Phil Vischer’s book Me, Myself & Bob. It was all about our hopes and dreams and what happens when we lose them. If you want the Cliff’s Notes version check out Phil Vischer speaking on iTunesU.
January 5th
Our first appointment with a fertility doctor. We spent 2 hours with the doctor reviewing our history and determining a plan, which included several tests and possible treatment.
February
Interview and accept a position with the Mom’s Day Out program at the church to begin the next school year.
February 12th
Brandon organizes an amazing conference for teens and their parents called Uncomplicated.
February 23rd
Positive pregnancy test.
March
Attend Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Chicago. Brandon did a great job as a presenter and I learned a ton at the many sessions I was able to attend.
April
Lots of doctor appointments and not feeling well at all.
May 10th
Voted in as PTO secretary for Owen’s school.
May 18th
Move up to high school ministry after 11 years serving in junior high. No more sitting on the floor!
June
Head to Kentucky for the junior high missions trip. VBS was all about the Bible this year.
July 3rd
Miles turns 4! We partied with our family and cousins at Monkey Joes.
July 6th
Head to Galena with my friend Jessi to kick off a new Bible study that will take us through the entire
Bible.
July 22nd
Memorial service for Grandma Schmidt in Celina. Brandon led the outdoor service.
July 25th
My first official job event for MDO. I organized a workshop in which my mom was the featured speaker. She did great!
July 30th
Brandon officiates his first wedding for the Carlsons. It was a beautiful day!
August 6-13th
Family vacation in Door County. We rented a cottage on Lake Michigan for the week. The boys loved playing on the beach even if there were dead fish everywhere!
August 24th
Owen starts 1st grade with Mrs. Welden who was also his kindergarten teacher.
September 10th
Head to Lake Geneva for a day with my mom and grandma along with Jody and June. We took a boat ride and went out for lunch.
October 2nd
Brandon speaks at Walk to Remember, a special memorial for families who have lost children through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death.
October 21-23rd
Senior High fall retreat in Lake Geneva. I was able to go for the day on Saturday.
October 26th
Samuel Brandon Early born at 3:46pm weighing 7lbs 13oz and 21 inches long. I ended up having an emergency c-section.
November 23-26th
Head to Ohio for Thanksgiving. It was quite an interesting car trip with our family of 5!
November 24th
Owen turns 7! He had chosen a birthday dinner at JMK Nippon a few days earlier.
December
Christmas parties and lots of family time. The boys enjoyed reading Jotham’s Journey for advent this year. We also made our birthday cake for Jesus. I think Samuel enjoyed his first Christmas!
