Wow! Where did the year go? Seems like it went really fast! We had some ups and downs this past year.
In January my grandmother passed away. I miss her so much. I miss the way she was when I was growing up. So many good memories with her.
In January we also got our 3 cats off from Facebook rummage sale site. They have really fit into our family really well. Atlas can be a big pain sometimes but he is actually my favorite out of the three. I can't figure out if he is really really smart or really dumb lol.
In February we got our new stove thanks to Kevin's parents. I thought I would hate glass top but it actually has worked out really nice and I love the double oven!
In March Gabby turned 6 and had a small "makeover" birthday party at home. Easter was in March and the kids went to an egg hunt for Kevin's work.
April was really warm this past year and we were able to spend some nice days outside. The girls had a cute little tea party.
In May we went to the Memorial Day parade and planted flowers on my brothers grave.
At the end of May I also fell off our back porch and hurt my back but didn't realize how hard until a few days later.
In June Avalynn turned 5 and we took her to Knobels Amusement park to celebrate with my Sister Shelly's family. My mom kept Nathan and Kendall home. My back/sciatic nerve hurt some that day but mostly just in my hip.
Also in June I went with Avalynn's class to her field trip to the Discovery Center. By that day my sciatic nerve pain was awful. It was from my back to my foot and throbbing. I took Advil to get me through the day. We had fun and I got to chaperone her and her best friend evie that day.
Later in June we took a trip to Maryland and Washington D.C., Kevin could not come because he had to work. My mom had to drive the whole way because I was on pain killers for my sciatic pain. Although I was in horrible pain most of the trip we did have a good time. We took the kids to the Zoo and got to see all the sites and Nathan loved riding the trains.
By July I was still having unbearable nerve pain. At the Fourth of July party at my parents I could barely even stand. Had to lay down most of the party. We watched the fire works and besides the pain it was a nice day. We went to the pond quite a bit in July. Swimming seemed to help me a little bit. I was also going to physical therapy.
In August Kevin took the girls to their first NASCAR race at Watkins Glen. My pain finally started to fade. We had our Daugherty family reunion too.
In September we rode on the train in Wellsboro. Kendall turned one although we celebrated at the end of August with a big party at my parents pond.
Gabby started first grade and Avalynn started Kindergarten. Avalynn had a speech teacher come to our house 3 times a week all summer and she has continued her speech in school. She is starting to talk a lot better. I have seen a big improvement for her lately! Gabby is getting occupational therapy for her writing/grip.
Nathan was completely potty trained, even at night! Nice to only have one in Diapers!
In October we went to the Pumpkin farm, had a pumpkin carving contest at my sister Shelly's house and went trick or treating!
In November Kevin's parents came to visit and brought their new puppy with them. We had a nice visit and had an early Birthday Party for Nathan so they could celebrate with us. We ate Thanksgiving dinner at my sister Shelly's house.
December Nathan turned 3!
We have had some snow and gone sledding at my sister Shelly's house.
The kids have all had colds/ear infections and all those yucky things. We had a Wonderful Christmas. Dinner Christmas Eve at my parents house and then a nice time opening gifts wih the kids Christmas Day. I have had a lot of fun playing with the gifts Gabby and Avalynn got. Weaving loom, rainbow loom and trouble game!
We are going to ring the New year in at home! We wish you all a Wonderful 2014!
