December 31, 2011

2011 - Year in Review

This year has seen some important milestones for our little family. Here's a brief summary:

In January, during Joseph's last Christmas break of law school, we decided to enjoy it and do a little globe-trotting. We spent some time in Barcelona with the Hinckley's. And in Greenwich/NYC with Lizzie and JT. Owen was a fantastic traveler and even picked up a little Spanish ("more leche, por favor").




In February, Owen hosted a Valentine's party with his friends.

In March, we went to Cincinnati to spend spring break with the Lesans.

In April, we decorated Easter eggs while Joseph studied for his last round of finals.


In May, Joseph turned 28 and graduated from law school, all on the same day. Holly and Spencer came to Lawrence to celebrate. We enjoyed our last days in Kansas by going to a Royals game and taking in our favorite KC spots. After that, we packed up our little apartment and moved to SLC, all while anticipating the arrival of our baby girl.

In June, Joseph started his new job and studied for bar exam; Owen took swimming lessons and helped mow the lawn.


In July, we went to the Scipio Rodeo. Joseph took the bar exam and then we celebrated by taking a vacation to Park City.



In August, Uncle Spencer took Owen and his cousins canoeing on Silver Lake.


In September, Catherine Camille Hinckley arrived!


In October, Owen played t-ball, went to preschool, and Owen and Catherine went trick-or-treating.



In November, Catherine was blessed and we hosted Thanksgiving dinner at our house.




In December, we were privileged to be in the Nativity in the Glen and spend time with our family during the holidays.


Here's to a happy 2012!

December 28, 2011

Merry Christmas!



Christmas Eve all the Hinckley's that live in Utah came over for fishpond and opening presents with Grammie Doll and Grand-daddy Owen. It was so fun to be together, even if it was a little crazy during the present opening!



We then headed over to my parents to open Christmas PJ's with the Koelliker kids, Owen fits right in with all the blonde's in their family, however Catherine's red-hair stands out a little more!



After having our own Christmas morning, we then headed back over to my parents for breakfast and gift exchange. The grand children were all anxiously waiting for Grandpa to start handing out the presents.



After Church we headed home for a little relaxation. Santa brought Catherine got a baby doll, of course. And Santa brought Owen a train that he hasn't stopped playing with.





We had such a fun weekend and loved being with family and friends all month long.