2018 Revisited

As is the tradition when things come to an end, it is time to sit back and reflect on the year. There were definitely many exciting things that happened in 2018, and for the most part, it was another good year for Team Lopez. :-)

We are all happy, thriving, and healthy, too. Can't beat that!
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I did this meme in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. I took a few years off, but I think it's time to start it up again. The rules are to post the first sentence (or sentences) of the first blog post for every month of 2018. I added my comments about the post after. Here we go...


January - Disney Day 1: "We started our trip to Disney on Saturday. We ended up arriving at the hotel at about 4:00 pm." This trip to Disney was so much fun. The  boys still talk about the epicness of that trip. It's easy to see why so many people get hooked to the Disney magic.

February - Spelling Bee Day 2: "Today was the continuation of Jason's Spelling Bee! There was heavy competition - 14 spellers were still in the running at the end of yesterday." We are so proud of Jason and how well he did in the school and then district Spelling Bees! He totally rocked it. :)

March - Throw Back Thursday: "This one is a bit blurry, but oh, his face! This was from March, 2014." Oh my goodness this picture of Jack with a sticker on his nose still is one of my favorites, blurriness and all!

April - Happy Easter: "Happy Easter! We had a family day filled with fun. :)" The boys got a visit from the Easter Bunny, dyed Easter Eggs, and did an Easter Egg hunt! Such a fun day!

May - Painting: "Painting his turtle for the garden!" Jack painted his turtle for our garden outside. Unfortunately, the turtle still has yet to make his appearance outside into the garden, but he'll get there eventually. LOL

June - Friday Five: "Believe it or not, I was wrong about the end day of the boys' school year. They actually get out a day earlier than I thought...they only have 9 days left. Woohoo!" We all SO look forward to the end of the school year. This year will be a little bittersweet, though, as the boys will be moving off to junior high school next year. (Mind blowing!) This post also told a little story of Shawn's chipper morning because he thought it was the last day of school that day. Boy was he disappointed. LOL

July - Question of the Week: "What would you say is something that comes easily to...?" I think those answers still hold true for our guys. 

August - Mostly Wordless Wednesday: "These two spent some time playing outside today..." Shawn and Jack went outside to play in the pool. They get along so well together (most of the time). 

September - Lot: "Today's parking lot set-up" This was one of Jason's creations. He loves to design parking lots, car accident scenes, and all kinds of other scenarios. He doesn't limit himself, either. He likes to create multi dimensional paper versions of his creations, too. 

October - Science Fun: "We made a little Oobleck this weekend." Jack and Jason had lots of fun with the Oobleck we made. They both like all things slimy and icky. so this was perfect for them. LOL

November - Throwback Thursday: "Halloween 2014" Man, these kids are cute. This is the trio in their Halloween costumes back in 2014. Shawn was "Where's Waldo?" Jason was a Nascar driver. (This was also the year he didn't wear glasses!) Jack was just about the cutest little Elvis I ever did see!

December - Jack and His Prize: "Jack got this little mini trophy at school this week. He has been having the BEST time with this thing! He is so proud of it!" Jack is still doing so well with his reading! And yep, he still has his little trophy on his shelf. :)

2018 was a good year for Team Lopez. 

We look forward to seeing what 2019 has in store for us--hopefully

it will be filled with much laughter, love, and fun!

We hope you and yours have a wonderful 2019!