Happy New Year from us...

I can't believe another year has gone by. This will be our second Christmas here in Washington making it almost a year and a half that we have been here.

I get a lot of people asking me if we have adjusted to living here. I think it took a while, especially with the weather. But we are lucky to have many great friends that make it easy to live far away from what we know. Not to mention the marion berries/blackberries in September and our friend who brings us fresh crab from his boat. Those things make it even easier :)

The boys have had to get used to it ALWAYS raining. So they have to get creative inside rather than playing a lot outside. Which I know they miss.

Michael now 10, played soccer this year and has been doing great in school. He currently plays clarinet in the school band and loves that. He is really excelling in math and still has his love affair with WWII. He is becoming quite the history buff and is determined that he will be a Navy Seal. I sat him down and we read about Hell Week (which is basically Navy Seal boot camp) and even after reading that he says "Well I guess I better get started on my swimming lessons quick".

Arie is 7 and our walking encyclopedia. He loves to read read read. He also absorbs some pretty random but impressive knowledge (he is the one with the bow tie). This year he really wants to play basketball which he has a talent for. He also loves to draw and won an award recently for a contest at school.

Noah just turned 5 and is trying out how to be like his brothers. For better or worse its been and interesting ride. He also played soccer this year and had a great time. He also attends a Lutheran Preschool that he adores and loves his teacher, Ms. Theresa. He basically likes to do what ever his brothers are doing which drives them absolutely mad. Even when he's naughty he is absolutely adorable and he knows it.

Mike and I are still trying to wrap our brains around our twins which are due this coming June. We find out what they will be at the end of January and I know our family is chomping at the bit wanting to know the results.

Mike loves his job at the shipyard and it has been a huge blessing for us. He is also EQ President in our ward.

As for me...one day at a time I guess. Sounds fun right? There are so many things I want to do this next year and it will be interesting finding that balance with 5 kids! I also was recently called to YW 1st counselor which has been a lot of fun. I am excited to get to know the girls better this coming year.

We want to thank all of you who our in our lives. How lucky are we to have great friends and family that love and support us. Thank you! May this new year be your best year!

with love,

The Janssons