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Happy New Year!



Year 2012 Review.  Everyone grew older.

 Some highlights of the year were.....
 Rebekah's homeschool, graduation:










and Samantha's wedding














Z's third birthday
















and a vacation to outer banks.




and lots of yummy food






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