1. 2013 in review: We had a lot of highs- I passed the CFA Level II exam, got promoted, Neve turned 1 and fell in love with anything baby related, Ellie turned 4 and started dance class, Nick continued to work on bikes, bike home from work/day-care with the girls and ride his bike every chance he got, and we lived in our house for an entire year! If the year would have ended on December 17th it would have been perfect. But 2013 also had a major low- the passing of Nick's Dad. I am trying to remind myself of all the positives of 2013, and not focus on the one sad part. Overall, we are very fortunate and I think it is important we do not forget that.
2. On Sunday we had the Celebration of Life in memory of Jim. It seemed like a lot of people were there and people seem to be making the best out of a sad situation. Ellie loved the sweets and both girls seemed to bring smiles to peoples faces during the event.
3. On Monday we had the burial at the Van Meter Veterans Cemetery. I had never been there before, it is a really beautiful place. Just the place where Jim would want his body to be for eternity.
4. We must be getting old (or just exhausted from the weeks prior), because Ellie was the most excited person in our house when New Year's Eve came around. Neve was sick, so our evening was pretty laid back. Ellie and I did stop over to the neighbors for an hour, just enough time for her to have some "champagne" aka sparkling grape juice with her friends and still make it home in time for her normal early bedtime.
5. Sadly, I will admit I was ready to go back to work on Thursday. I realize that I, like the girls, need a routine. I am glad we have that routine back.
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