2007 in Review

2007 Rehash:

Ken:

- finally (for the first time in 3 years as he's been following Kelly around through school and residencies) found a job he really, really loves.

- became a world-traveling-business man (Germany, Italy, next onto China and France)

- Lost all of his hair (and only partially to shaving it!) and added some facial hair. I think he looks rather dashing.

- Became the daddy of a little girl (who totally has him wrapped around her finger, already)

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- Taught Luke all about girls (best pick up line? "hey babe, you're smoking hot!"). And that telling Mommy's she's beautiful will get you anything you want.

- Continued to be a huge support for Kelly -- taking care of kids, not complaining about long work hours or not having a wife around, taking kids to church alone, lots of take-out pizza for dinner, etc, etc, etc.

- ran a 10k -- the longest he's ever done!

Kelly:

- started her last year of residency (yay!)

- added more work on (what?) by serving as chief resident this year

- accepted a job for next year at the hospital she's currently working at (part-time-- wahoo!)

- became the Mommy of the most adorable little girl ever. Started a rather large collection of baby shoes and accessories and reveled in a closet full of precious little girl dresses.

- taught Luke all about the "difference between boys and girls" as he learned all about his little sister. Which he promptly shared with his 3-year-old cousin (oh how happy were his parents!)

- Ran a 1/2 marathon -- a mere 5 months after having a baby!

- learned how to be a resident, mommy and wife of a world-traveling husband (thanks to all my friends who helped!)

- continued learning more about the gospel and Jesus Christ by teaching Relief Society (women's class in church) once a month

- started teaching Luke to play hockey

Luke:

- Gave a talk his very first Sunday in primary (being the very youngest kid there). He gave it his best effort -- and even got a few words out.

- Continued loving "Cars" and can now quote basically the entire movie

- learned how to write the alphabet, his name, and read several words

- became the ultimate snow-loving Minnesota boy

- loved saying prayers and learning about Jesus in Primary

- became our official "car protector." Informed Mommy that "daddy is a better driver" and "be careful! you can't give Daddy's car any more owies!"

- continued to give great hugs and love to his Mommy and Daddy

- became a big brother -- and loved being the one who could make her laugh the hardest

Evie:

- joined our family!

- made history as the calmest, smiliest, happiest, most agreeable baby ever

- frustrated Mommy by not growing enough hair for all of her cute hair accessories

- made up for it by learning to smile when she saw the flashing light of the camera -- thus making the way for thousands of adorable pictures

- worried Mommy and Daddy by being a peanut (she's so little) and a little pokey from a development perspective

- but finally learned how to crawl (yesterday!) and say "Uh, oh!" for her first word (3 days ago!)

Here's to a great 2007 -- and hopefully and even better 2008!