Dear Friends and Family,
Happy New Year! This last year has been filled with no end to
the new accomplishments and additions to our family, and we would love to share
them with you.
NEW SKILLS: BJ is growing in
leaps and bounds. In January, we decided
to undertake what has been called one of the most difficult parts of parenting-
potty training. It took us a few weeks,
but he quickly mastered the skill and loved his new independence. In July, he asked if he could wear underwear
to bed and proved he was able to stay “clean and dry” at night. He turned 3 this last October, and has been
showing off, riding his bike with pedals, playing with his soccer ball, and
saying all kinds of words in “Spansh”
NEW FOODS: BJ’s allergies have
improved dramatically this year- passing his milk challenge- thus opening him
up to a world of cheese, milk, and ICE CREAM! He also passed his egg in baked
goods challenge and will hopefully pass unbaked (but cooked) eggs this spring!
NEW JOB: Brandon found an amazing
job this year that he feels he can stay with for the long haul. He loves his new position- finally being able
to use his engineering degree with Hoerbiger, working on one of his great
loves- large engines! He is traveling
quite a lot, but enjoys the new challenge!
NEW BABY: Anika Mikaela Workman
joined us August 13th, a Saturday morning, and big brother BJ came
to meet her Saturday afternoon just as he predicted! She loves to eat, sleep (9-10 hours nightly
plus great naps), and watch her doting big brother. She has recently discovered her toes and
rolling over. She definitely is laid
back in personality (and easy health-wise) and is such a blessing to all of us!
NEW HOUSE: 10 days after Anika
joined our family, we closed on our dream house in Highlands Ranch, CO. It is closer to Cassi’s work, has plenty of
space to grow, and has Brandon’s dream garage!!
There is very little work to do (which is a nice change after the
projects at our last 2 houses), and we are truly enjoying the house we plan to
be in indefinitely. Thanks to all our
family and friends for the help and support moving!
NEW AU PAIR: With the addition
of Anika and moving, we sadly needed to change childcare providers. Our friend
Stefanie has cared for BJ the last 1.5 years, and it was hard to make an
adjustment. We chose to invite a 21 year
old Mexican girl, Angie to live with us and help us care for the kids. She is a hard worker; always willing to do
extra with the kids and around the house.
Her presence has given us opportunity to work without rushing to daycare
for the kids and the occasional date night out.
She is working with BJ on his Spanish, while taking English classes
twice a week.
Cassi continues to work at Aspen
Family Care as a family physician and is trying to juggle everything including
all the “new” changes.
Throughout the last year, we
continue to be thankful for God’s unchanging love for us. Our hope is that you too can experience His
love and grace in this New Year!
Our new address is 2627
Baneberry Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.
Wishing
you the best this New Year!
The
Workmans
