2011 Holiday Letter

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Feliz Navidad, Season's Greetings, or just plain old Happy Holidays! 

Which ever you celebrate, where ever you are we would like to wish you the very best this wintery season.

The Cappert household has had a good 2011 year.  We welcomed our final member to the family, Riley started Kindergarten, Wyatt started Pre-School, Ben started walking and talking, and Jason and I are just along for the ride I guess.

Collin Gene Cappert was born on July 7th and is growing like a weed.  Our little 5 month old is almost 20 pounds.  Shocker!  Another Michelin baby just like the rest.  He is rolling over, babbling, and smiles from ear to ear whenever someone just glances in his direction.  We would love for him to start sleeping better, but our kids just aren't the sleeping type (sad).  

             
Riley, our mother, is such a character.  She is kind, loving, funny, and a bit sassy too.  She's doing great in school.  Wakes up every morning hoping it's a school day.  She is a great helper around the house too and truth be told I'm not sure I could get through the day without her.  Her favorite new saying is, "Really??" and just like every other little girl in American she loves herself some Justin Beiber.  (Although according to Riley his name is actually Justin Beaver.) 

Wyatt, our literal man, follows every instruction to the T.  Once I told him I was going to hop in the shower and his response to me was, "No mom!  If you hop in you could fall."  He also has quite the imagination.  He names all his toys and talks to them as if they were real.  Listening to their conversations is always a good time. 

Benjamin, our engineer, is into everything right now.  He likes to watch, study, and then take action.  Has to turn every knob, open every door, climb every piece of furniture, and stick his hands in every toilet.  Gross I know.  Currently we need to call a plumber because he put a bottle of lotion down our basement toilet.  Typical right?  At least for this household it is.  He's also a bit crazy about having every fan and light on in the house.  I'm hoping we pass this phase soon. 

                               

Jason and I are truly enjoying these moments.  We might not enjoy all of them as they happen, but those are usually the ones that are the funniest to look back on.  All in all we couldn't ask for more than what we have.  We thank God everyday for blessing us with the most wonderful family and we also thank Him for allowing us to have such great friends and family outside our home.  To each of you we would like to say thanks for being you and we hope that your season is as bright as ours. 

With much love,

The Cappert Family - Jason, Erika, Riley, Wyatt, Benjamin, and Collin

 

P.S. Keep up with our family through out the year at www.crazycapperts.blogspot.com