2012 in Review: January to June.

It's that time of year again -- the very beginning. The beginning of a new year always provides a lovely excuse to reflect on the year that has just come to a close. Erik and I were going through the months and there were many that seemed to pass by in a bit of a blur. The only reason I have any recollection of anything is because of this here blog... my memory seems to fail me at times.

I sadly won't have pictures to accompany this post as my computer is far from Cusco, Peru, but I will try to briefly sum up the main events of each month.

January. January was a babyful month for me (aren't they all?) as my dear friend, Mandi, gave birth to Kaden John at 33+6 weeks gestation. I was thankful to be there to support Mandi and her husband during the labour and delivery and spent many days and nights afterwards cuddling with the little fella and helping Mandi out whenever I could. I also learned that my sister, Lindsey, was expecting not one, but two babies.

Sadly I cannot recall much of February. I will assume I spent it with tiny people and with patients. It was at the end of February that I was offered my full-time position at the hospital though my line didn't start until the beginning of April.

In March we made a trip down to Washington to visit Erik's family as his sister was in town with her three boys. We camped out in my in-law's backyard for the duration of the visit. We also bought our camera in March -- a very momentous occasion.

In April I got to see my sister's future offspring for the first time. I accompanied Lindsey to a few of her ultrasounds and learned that she was most likely having two girls. I swear they were the cutest little blobs I have ever seen and Bronco (Avery) even did somersaults when I came into the room. Erik and I planted our garden (which ended up being awesome!) and my Little Sawybean turned two!

My nephews came over in May and stayed with Erik and I for the long weekend. We went fishing, had picnics, and they camped out in the backyard. They were "bored" the entire time, but ended up saying the visit was awesome! May brought many barbecues with friends as it usually does due to the warming weather. And, Erik and I went to the coast to hike the Chief and stay at Howe Sound Brewery (where my brother, Zachary, and his wife, Heather, joined us) to celebrate his April birthday.

And Erik headed off to Alaska in June as is customary. I probably did a whole lot of nothing while he was gone. My parent's put their house up for sale at the end of June as well.

Next instalment to follow shortly. Erik and I have a day to plan.