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Making spirits BRIGHT!

Merry Christmas Friends!!!

ENERO –To begin 2012, Augustus had his first visit from Los Tres Reyes (the Three Kings) who filled his shoe box with goodies. We celebrated Augie’s 1st birthday with lots of friends, organic banana muffins, two outfit changes and an owl piñata. What a HOOT!

FEBRERO – Kjera continued to giggle and perform with her improv troupe, the Laff Staff. Kjera and Augie made a quick trip to Chicago to celebrate Tesha’s baby shower for “the nugget”.

MARZO –Augustus earned the first stamp in his passport by meeting up with Grammy and Papa Strom in Acapulco, México. He impressed the locals with his swimming skills and Spanish comprehension. ¡Bravo Augusto!

ABRIL -Welcome Henly Moen Choi! Kjera and Jacob celebrated a new niece and proudly became godparents. Augustus continued to expand his adventurous eating habits with our Bountiful Baskets fruits and veggies.

MAYO –Río, the devious and much-loved cat, celebrated his birthday, and Augie his baptismal birthday. Kjera left the boys for two nights for a school trip to Yellowstone.

JUNIO – Augie was thrilled with the Henrie traditions of branding and Lava Hot Springs. He and Kjera then traveled back to Wisconsin for some Strom traditions. We weathered the 100 degree heat streak by spending days in a blue kiddie pool.

JULIO –Jacob and Kjera celebrated their birthdays with a traditional Red Dress Party. Augustus fell in love with rafting on the Snake, spending most of the time being trolled in his life jacket in the chilly water.

AGOSTO –Augie was invited to three different birthday parties for his buddies turning two, with bouncy houses! After visiting several child care options, August enrolled in Sweet Spirits, where he loves to share his musical talent and adventurous soul.

SEPTIEMBRE – Kjera kicked off another school year as the Pre K through fifth grade Spanish teacher at the Journeys School, and Jacob wrapped up another busy wild fire season with Teton Helitack. Augie also resumed his Wednesday dates with Grandma Sharon (whom he calls “Joe”).  In the midst of it all, we closed on our new home (conveniently located next door to our old home). Thanks to Papa Strom who came all the way out to help us paint!

OCTUBRE –We all traveled to Chicago to participate in Henly’s Baptism. What a blessing! Jacob and Kjera celebrated their 3rd anniversary. Augustus charmed our neighbors with his homemade train costume, responding to “chugga chugga?” with an enthusiastic “choo choo!”

NOVIEMBRE – Augustus decorated his sugar skull for Día de los Muertos, and then we shared hugs with lifelong friends in Salt Lake. Finally, we devoured a Thanksgiving feast with the extended Henrie family.

DICIEMBRE- Now that the snow is finally falling in Jackson Hole, we are vowing to rekindle the family blog and get that “baby” on skis.

¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

With love,

Kjera, Jacob and Augustus