Friday Top Five | Top Five Moments of 2017

Hello Friends!

As we step into 2018 - I want to take a quick moment to reflect on 2017 and some of our favorite moments and memories!

1.| Naomi's Birth

We started out 2017 on a high note. 25 days into the New Year we welcomed our third beautiful baby girl. She made her fast and furious arrival into this world right on the heels of another family memeber passing and we all felt the true circle of life first hand. Little Naomi Jane has been keeping us busy all year long and having a third child has really put us through the paces but we are so grateful for her and her sweet soul.

2.| Swim Lesssons

This summer we put Ava and Charlotte in swim lessons and it was the best experience for the both of them. Charlotte who doesn't like to leave my side and prefers to 'hide behind my skirt' really came out of her shell and was even going off of the diving board by the end of the two weeks. And Ava, she jumped levels half way through the course and she really proved to herself that she could accomplish new and exciting things. Thankfully Naomi was at the perfect age to sit in the stroller and sleep- next year I'll probably be chasing a toddler around the pool. ha!

3.| Kindergarten

I know, I know - most moms are sad that when their childern start school but it really has been the best thing for us, we are all getting what we need. Ava is getting the social interaction that she craves, she's flourshing beautifully in school and I'm getting a slight break in the mornings. It's been a win, win for all involved.

4.| Our Chicago Road Trip

I did something this year that I never thought I would do, I road tripped 12 hours with 3 kids- without my husband. A sweet family member tagged along to help me with handing out snacks, bottle making, and rest stop breaks. But, we did it, start to finish a total of 24 hours in the car with 3 kids (ages 5 and under). I felt like superwoman!

5.| Christmas

This was our first christmas as a family of five and it was pretty magical. Last year all we could dream about was what it would be like when Naomi finally joined us and it was way more fun than I expected it to be. There was a moment when they were all switched into their matching pajamas and sitting on a chair together to get their picture taken and I turned around and looked at my husband and said, "Well, there they are- the three little humans that we created." It was just a beautiful and humbling moment. These three precious lives that we get to care for and lead through this life, it's the most precious gift.

I hope everyone has a Happy New Year! 

2018 has never looked so bright!