Don’t you hate those year end posts? Me neither. Thanks for checking in on us here at year’s end.

Yanni branched off on her own. She won the Michigan’s Perfect Teen pageant. She finished 7th out of 40 in her first national pageant. It was a big year for Yanni.

It was big for Xay, too. He learned programming and worked with his dad. Xay helped develop an iphone app during his internship. He also stepped up and became a leader in his volunteer groups.

Imani and Esteban sold baked goods and lemonade, respectively, for their birthdays in June. It was hot enough that they could have earned more if they’d just teamed up. Maybe next year they’ll figure that out.

Imani also earned her second 100 percent week in school–ever. She is now the most consistent to earn lunch out with Mom.

Joyous improved her spelling and has earned some 100 percent weeks this year as well. She also learned to knit and embroider. She is 1/2 a piece away from finishing Suzuki piano school book 1.

(Imani finished Suzuki piano school book 2 this year).

Esteban improved his piano this year, and is 2/3rds finished with Suzuki book 1.

Chanya was potty trained this year! I have no one left in diapers. I’m ok with that. She also gave up naps, and has really become one of the big kids. Next up: (gulp) reading.

May the new year bring you much joy, happiness, and freedom. May you attain your resolution goals.

Happy New Year!