Christmas Card 2011

11 Reasons

We are Grateful for 2011

1. We welcomed Alexis Elaine Muhlestein into our family on Oct. 24th and had all the grandparents come for her blessing.
2. Nicholas turned 2!!
3. We celebrated 5 years of marriage.
4. We survived the hottest summer on record in Texas.
5. Joseph finished his second year of medical school and passed his huge, comprehensive Step 1 test!!!
6. Nicholas went from only saying “Yeah” to speaking in full sentences!
7. Nicholas learned his ABCs and can count to 10.
8. During spring break, we visited Louisiana. We saw alligators and celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
9. Maren and Nicholas were able to visit Utah twice. Joseph visited Utah once.
10. Our family and house survived a huge hail storm and tornado.
11. We have loved playing tourist and exploring Texas.