2013 Highlights:
-Paul and I went on our very
first ‘vision retreat’. We got the idea from Jimmy Evan’s book “Lifelong Love
Affair.” It was blissful. The Coil family allowed us to use their cabin at Woodcliff.
We relaxed, talked, prayed and set goals for 2013. Looking forward to going on
our 2nd annual retreat this January!
-In February Theo turned 1!
-We spent the month of March
in California- Paul did Google’s wellness clinics for 5 weeks so we traveled
with 13 month old Theo around Cali. We made great memories, although being in
my first trimester with Violet and flying with a toddler was not the best time
of my life. Our friends the Grantiers met us out in Cali with their baby Wells.
We are for sure life-long friends after the 6 of us crammed into 1 hotel room
for a week (2 pack n plays!). We loved getting to spend some time at Bethel and
be with Patrick and Courtney who still live in Redding.
-I loved having another
summer with the Thomas kids 3 days a week. They are truly a second family. I
remember when I started watching Meghan, Josh, Cameron, and Kaelynn, K was 7
months old. Now she is 9! She was Theo’s favorite person for sure. She did
gloat about it- just a bit ;) So helpful having entertainment for Theo while I
was super-pregnant…
-Another summer highlight was
being pregnant with my bestie sister in laws Amy and Sarah. The 3 cousins were
born at 5 week intervals- impressive timing! Loved that the Lanphier side went
from 4 to 7 grandkids in one summer!
-Violets super-quick birth
was very special. Both of my parents were present for her delivery.
-We purchased our first home
in the Benson area.
-Paul and I started a
prophetic Life Group through our church Waypoint and have loved growing in this
area as well as building community with some AMAZING families.
-Our kindred-spirit friends
the Grantiers came to Omaha for Thanksgiving! We had the best time!
-For Christmas 2013 all my
Schenzel siblings were in town (Annie from New York and Turner from Cali).
There is nothing like all being together. We had a sharing time Christmas Eve
about what we were thankful in 2013 and this was so special as many happy tears
and laughter was shared.
-The month of December, I
spent every Wednesday with my mom and the babies. We did Christmasy activities and
almost always got Starbucks. Wednesdays with my mom help me get through the
winter with young children! I absolutely adore her.
2014 you will be amazing..
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