2012 Year in Review

Christmas cards went out two days ago and some friends/family have already received them! I'm in a hurry to get this post up so you all can get the scoop on what happened with the Wendzel's in 2012. We are busy with 2 boys, enjoying life, and are anticipating wonderful things for 2013....more to come on that (and no, we aren't expecting #3 yet)
 

 

January - We worked really hard to finish our basement so that it would be ready for Brekan's arrival in March. Justin did most of the work himself and we now have a wonderful entertainment space and a great playroom for the boys!

 

 

February - Coleman spent lots of time outside helping daddy shovel the driveway. We were busy getting the house ready and Coleman prepared for Brekan's arrival!

 

 

 

March - Welcome to our family Brekan Randall Wendzel, March 2, 2012. We were so blessed with an easy birth experience (way different from Coleman's). He is such a good baby and we are so happy to be a family of 4!

 

 

April - we were adjusting to life as a family of 4. This picture was taken after I (Kelly) had gone out of the house for a bit, I came back and both of my boys are without pants....this tends to happen lots when daddy is watching his boys. Apparently it's easier to just change them and leave the pants off....sigh

 

May - Beautiful weather and lots of time spent outside and at the park. Coleman loves sticks, rocks, dirt, and anything that will get him dirty!

 

June - My Grandmom visited Holland for 2 weeks. She got to meet her newest great grandson, Brekan! Here we all are with Grandmom and her great grandsons!

 

 

 

July - Happy Birthday to Coleman! 2 years old! Growing and changing everyday, he is a little ham and loves to talk and make us laugh.

 

 

August - After a summer full of drought and hot weather, when it finally rained I took Coleman to the farm to play in the mud puddles....boy did he have fun! Cute little B is enjoying time at the park with the family! He is a happy baby full of smiles!

 

 

 September - The busy started! Justin spent lots of time at the farm and we visited him often. The boys and I enjoyed going to story time at the library - B really started to get into the songs and stories too!

 

 

 

October - Justin continued to be busy at the farm and we visited lots. Coleman loved doing the Pumpkin Lane Train and the slide. He started to enjoy the jumping pillow right at the end of the season (I think we're going to have lots of fun with that come spring/summer). We had fun carving pumpkins on Halloween. Coleman enjoyed the goop inside the pumpkin. Sadly, we also had to say goodbye to our dog, Harley. Due to some medical needs and behavior changes, we realized that she wasn't a good fit for our family. As hard at it was to make this decision, we know it was the right one for us. Harley is now living with a wonderful new family...we hear that she and the families outdoor cat have become best buddies! She is loves running around in the woods and is doing very well. We miss her, but we are glad that she is happy and healthy!

 

 

November - Happy Thanksgiving! The busy season finally slowed down and we got to see Justin/Daddy lots more which made all 3 of us very happy! Here is our yearly family photo in the big rocking chair and our precious boys at Thanksgiving. Brekan's new trick - So Big! Coleman is learning how to smile big for the camera!
 

December - We went to cut down our tree and had a blast! Horse drawn wagon ride to the trees, popcorn and hot chocolate afterwards. We all had fun!