2022 in review

My word for 2022 was FOCUS, and honestly, I initially meant it with my time and priorities. I wanted to stop being so busy, scattered, unintentional. I wanted every area of my life to be focused. Although I definitely cut out some things that did not align or fit into my current life season, I will say that ultimately, my focus on God was the strongest it’s ever been. The adoption provided (and is providing) a lot of opportunities for me to grow closer to the Lord, and my focus on Him is frankly unwavering.

In the words of Aaron, “I feel like I’ve lived two years in one.” 😂 relatable.

Let’s see what 2022 brought for the Shaver Crew-

Rylie got ear tubes

+rylie got ear tubes

We decided to pursue adopting a baby (later turned babIES!)

+we’re adopting

+2022 is marked by the adoption

We celebrated living on our property for one year

+we’ve lived here for one year (and we’re not moving!)

Rylie concluded her Martial Arts journey with getting her black belt

+rylie is a black belt in martial arts

I turned 28

+my 28th birthday

Paisley started gymnastics

+paisley started gymnastics

Emmaline turned 4

+happy 4th birthday Emmaline

+emmaline’s 4th birthday party

+emmalin’es 4th birthday day

+letters to Emmaline – 4 years old

We visited a pioneer museum

+Pioneer Day

Aaron & I went to our first hockey game

+we’re hockey fans… apparently

Rylie got her first haircut

+rylie’s 1st haircut

We raised enough money to sign with our adoption consulting firm

+we’re part of the FAC family

Spencer turned 1

+spencer’s lord of the rings themed birthday party

+happy 1st birthday Spencer

+letters to Spencer – 1 year old

+Spencer – 12 months old

I started selling sourdough at our local farmer’s market as a way to raise money for our adoption

+our sourdough journey

+my first farmers market experience

+farmers market round up

The kids and I rode a big train for the first time

+let’s ride a train

Aaron and I celebrated 10 years of knowing each other & 8 years of marriage

+letters to Aaron || 10 years of knowing you

+8 year anniversary – lake vacation

Rylie participated in Summer Blast

+summer blast 2022

I flew up to Seattle, Washington (solo) for my grandmother’s funeral

+seattle 2022 trip overview

Aaron & I both got prescribed glasses

+we’re in the four-eyes club

We took a trip to the Georgia Aquarium for the first time

+our first trip to the Georgia Aquarium

We went back to school

+first day of school – 2022

Aaron turned 29

+happy 29th birthday Aaron

We started Forest School

+garden theme

+harvest theme

+autumn theme

+seasons theme

+woodland animals theme

All the paperwork we had to fill out for the adoption was submitted and approved AND we went ACTIVE

+all paperwork has been approved

+we’re active

Paisley turned 3

+happy 3rd birthday paisley

+paisley’s 3rd birthday party

+letters to paisley – 3 years old

Rylie played softball

+rylie’s first softball season

Rylie turned 6

+rylie’s 6th birthday

+rylie’s Star Wars themed birthday party

We had the honor of being a part of Fund The Nations Adoption Campaign

+behind the senes of the fund the nation adoption campaign

Our crew celebrated our favorite Christmas tradition

+christmas at the falls

We celebrated Christmas

+christmas 2022

Also, this was the first year I did a LIFE LATELY post every month –

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December (I’ll share this at the beginning of January)

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I have big plans and high hopes for 2023.

12 new chapters, 365 new pages, and a really incredible author (God 😉