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.
Letโs see what 2022 brought for the Shaver Crew-
Rylie got ear tubes
We decided to pursue adopting a baby (later turned babIES!)
+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
Paisley started gymnastics
Emmaline turned 4
+emmaline’s 4th birthday party
+letters to Emmaline – 4 years old
We visited a pioneer museum
Aaron & I went to our first hockey game
+we’re hockey fans… apparently
Rylie got her first haircut
We raised enough money to sign with our adoption consulting firm
Spencer turned 1
+spencer’s lord of the rings themed birthday party
+letters to Spencer – 1 year old
I started selling sourdough at our local farmer’s market as a way to raise money for our adoption
+my first farmers market experience
The kids and I rode a big train for the first time
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
I flew up to Seattle, Washington (solo) for my grandmother’s funeral
Aaron & I both got prescribed glasses
We took a trip to the Georgia Aquarium for the first time
+our first trip to the Georgia Aquarium
We went back to school
Aaron turned 29
We started Forest School
All the paperwork we had to fill out for the adoption was submitted and approved AND we went ACTIVE
+all paperwork has been approved
Paisley turned 3
+letters to paisley – 3 years old
Rylie played softball
+rylie’s first softball season
Rylie turned 6
+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
We celebrated Christmas
Also, this was the first year I did a LIFE LATELY post every month –
December (I’ll share this at the beginning of January)
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