Hannum Home Happenings: The Rundown

I really stink at this blogging thing. My original intention of blogging was to keep some kind of a record of the boys' lives so that maybe one day they - or their children - would look back and laugh and smile and remember some of the best parts of their childhood. Nowadays I mostly post the funnies on Facebook, but really I would rather share more of the story here.

Seriously, my boys are hilarious and witty and fun and one day when their kids are stretching their patience like an overblown balloon they will remember some of the {several} times that balloon stretched and popped around here. :)

The last post was in April 2015... so let's quickly catch up.

- Brian took on the role of Silver Badge for the Eighth District staff - this is a huge testament to his hard work, diligence, and drive to help others succeed.
- I left the Coast Guard Reserves in May 2015 after 16 years of service. It's been bittersweet, but mostly a relief to not have to figure out logistics anymore.
- Creative Light Photography was started... and then closed after I realized it took too much time from the boys (now I simply shoot for fun!)
- Just started our 3rd year homeschooling - Sam joined us last year.
- Isaiah started preschool 3 days a week and loves it (so do I, it gives the older boys more one-on-one during school time).
- We adopted a new boxer-mix puppy dog, Callie, who we affectionately call "the Pig" because she likes to hog the couch/bed/floor - pretty much wherever you are or have she wants it too!
- Sadly, our sweet Logan passed away after 13 years - he is still missed every day.
- We bought a house!! Our first home of our own!!
- Our entire family is completely involved in Scouts and we love it. Jace is planning a trip to Philmont in 2018.
- Brian is ~this close~ to completing his degree! He has also made the Honor Roll the past several semesters. So proud of him :)
- We are seriously considering Brian's retirement from the Coast Guard in 2018. The idea is both exciting and terrifying.

That about covers the main points. We've done a little traveling this past year, mostly to places we've already been and to visit family, and we always found fun at the destinations.

Now the visual catch up... enjoy!