Top Ten of 2013: "Things are Bad"

We received a Christmas card from an aunt who wanted us to be aware of a health need.  She ended her greeting with "Things are Bad," in her cursive.  We have laughed about that and it's become a code word for several situations.  You know, how many people are actually brave enough to say so on their Christmas card when things aren't great?  We didn't have a great 2013.  There.   

And here are the top ten reasons.  Just Kidding!  Things weren't all bad. Lots and lots of great things happened last year.

#5 WORK:  Due to retirement of the old, a new Fire Chief and Assistant Chief were chosen.  

Jason got to spend a lot more time "in the principal's office." 

#6 TRAVEL:  We were blessed to be able to travel to see our dear friends in Wisconsin,

our family camp-out in Utah, and a few other short visits.  

#7 TRIMBLES:  Yep, almost all of them made it out to our place for an awesome weekend in July.

Dave & Kathy came east several times, 

Ashley ventured back to Uganda, and Rob & Liz announced they are expecting a baby.

#8  BEES:  We attended classes, read books, and purchased our first nucs.  

We are rooting for them to survive this long Nebraska winter.

#9 THE QUESTIONS:  Matt & Liz found each other, and began pre-marriage counseling.

Zack & India were married and had a baby, Jessica and Shane were married.

Lacy and Isaac, Caleb and Jen were engaged.

Cherise-David and Brady-Janelle both had baby girls.

Sarah and Pete, Jon & Denielle announced due dates of their new babies.

#10 KID MILESTONES:   Aiden had a 12th birthday weekend away with his Dad.

Taliah and Aiden were both baptized in the Dismal River.