Hello!

Wow, life gets busy fast! This is what we have been up to.
Ryan: Still working at Domain Surgical, he also does side work. He is the first assistant in the High Priest Group. He is still drawing and painting amazing pictures. He recently made all of our kids their own wooden swords. The swords are really amazing! He helped Coach Ben's football team this last year. We are celebrating our 15 year anniversary later this year.
Brooke: Still at home with the kids. I am in Nursery with the oldest group and I really love the 2-year-old stage. I still want to move anywhere just for the sake of moving. My Grandpa Rawlings passed away in September and my Grandma Rawlings followed him just 147 days later. I really appreciate their good examples.
Anikka: She is in the 6th grade and is really excited to turn 12. She is babysitting a lot and loving every minute. Her sword is named Courage because she is not afraid to do the right things.
Ben: He is in 2nd grade. He played Football last year, after an undefeated season they lost the first game in the playoffs and were out. His sword is named Truth because he loves rules and is usually very obedient.
Mac: He is in kindergarten and is so happy all of the time. He is our optimistic child, for example he was very sick the other day with the stomach flu and he turned to me and said "well, at least I feel better from my cold!" He does look on the bright side. His sword is named Light because he is so charismatic.
Ike: He is 2 and stays home with me. He recently potty trained and life is now so different without diapers. He is very funny and speaks so well. He is in my nursery class and we love to spend time together. His sword is named Strength because he is the youngest and also his name Ryker means Strength.
Hopefully we can keep up with a journal of our lives because it is so fun to go back and read later!