..The Dabo's..: 2013

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Dabo Family 2013

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I don’t even know where to start. This year has been unique to say the least...

TYLER. Continues to lead Utah Business magazine. He loves publishing and is always looking for ways to grow and innovate an old industry. As Bishop of our ward, he has helped encourage missionary work and there has been great momentum and success so far. Tyler is incredibly busy but seems to always make time for me and the kids.

JAMIE. I started this year pregnant with Kim and Curtis’ Triplets. Boy I never thought I would be saying that! I felt my responsibility was to get their three sweet babies here safely. And I did it! Somehow I did it. The pregnancy went smooth and I was even blessed with no bed rest. That meant I could still be Mom to my 4 kids the entire pregnancy, especially to Esther who was only one. That was very important to me. Tyler’s Mom was also able to live with us for the last 3 months of the pregnancy to help in every way I needed, that was a huge blessing. The triplets were born April 9th healthy as can be. 14 pounds of babies later... I was relieved everything went so well. And we were all ready to get back to normal. Cruz, Kash and Julie are still thriving. They are perfect in every way and they will always have a special place in my heart.

OLIVIA. Just turned 10 years old. Which means she is now our built in babysitter! It's fabulous and she's really really good at it. This has given me and Tyler some new found freedom and we are taking full advantage. Olivia played tennis for 7 months straight this year. It was exhausting but she has really stepped it up. She has an amazing love for the game.

DREW. Is just crazy. He decided this year, along with baseball, he wanted to try soccer. And wouldn't you know it, he's awesome at soccer. We still laugh about how at his very first game ever... he scored all the goals. He may be the smallest one out there but he is fast, aggressive and fearless. I guess that combination scores goals. Drew turned 7 this year and of course we celebrated with lizards, spiders and snakes.

ALEX. Has that face that makes it hard to say no. Alex's speech has really taken off this year and his "speech" preschool is going to be kicking him out soon. Although he loves those teachers, it's a great accomplishment. He still has another preschool he goes to where he's now learning to read. Alex is 5 and hands down his best friend is little sister Esther.

ESTHER. Is our 2 year old. I’m pretty sure since she's the baby we just think everything she does is cute. Even the naughty things. She’s definitely a little too smart for her own good and that always gives us a good laugh. Lately she’s turned into that girl that always has a tutu on.

This year was a life changing one. All year long we counted our many blessings. We definitely felt the love and support from all of our friends and loved ones. And we thank you for that, from the bottom of our hearts.

Love, The Dabo’s

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Thursday, November 21, 2013

::LIV is TEN::

It all started 10 years ago when these two cousins were born. 6 days apart.

It's so much fun to get to raise them together.

And I'm pretty sure they love sharing their Birthday week.

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I can't believe 10 years have gone by. Olivia was such a fun baby and child. I could have done without year 3 to about 7 (not my favorite child during those times) but still cutest thing you ever saw. And now that we're in double digits I'm sure the next 8 years will be even more fun experiencing all the new things together. Young Women's, first date, first dance, first kiss, first heart break, Driving, College. It's crazy to think about but I can't wait!