Life can get so hectic sometimes, but as family, we make sure to spend and enjoy quality time together. We love going on road trips and making memories through travels whether locally or exploring new places, either a big or small city.
We’ve talked about all the family fun memories that we’ve made in 2016 here on the blog. I’m recapping them all for you today just in case you missed them.
The year 2016 was a great year for us. Although the beginning of the year was difficult with hubby’s near-death experience in January, we were able to bounce back immediately and it made for a wonderful year with lots of amazing memories. Sometimes, life can totally throw you a curve ball and if you’re not strong enough to handle it, you’ll strike out. Do remember that God won’t give you problems that you can’t handle. And also remember that there is always a rainbow after the rain. So if you’re going through something right now, remember that that is only temporary and will soon pass.
Another Day in the Life, Thankfully!
Yea, though I walked through the valley of the shadow of death…
Our son loves playing soccer and last year was extra-special for him and for the whole family because he was accepted onto the middle school soccer team. That was really a proud moment for him as well as for us. I am so proud of my only son and I shared all of my sentiments to him in a letter. Read all about our posts about our beloved kiddo who is also an A Honor Roll student and a member of the school concert band.
The husband has always loved playing golf, but it has been years since he played the last time. After his heart attack in January, he realized he needs to have exercise so he thought of playing golf again while walking the course, not riding.
The One Thing I was a Professional at: Putting
Like I mentioned earlier, we spend family quality time together as much as we can and I couldn’t be more thankful of the time we spent together as family last year. You can check more of our travels in my Best of 2016 travel post.
Family Fall Fun at Grandad’s Apples N’ Such
An Early Thanksgiving for Two Grateful People
Lastly, for the first time ever, I created a family Christmas card and I sent it not only to family and friends here in the U.S., but also to my family back home in the Philippines. You can read the post why I only started sending Christmas cards last year and why I chose that photo which was taken in 2010, our first Christmas here in the U.S.
Merriest Christmas from Our Family to Yours
And that’s it. Here’s to wishing another wonderful 2017 full of amazing family memories for us and for your family as well. Happy 2017!
Happy New Year! Best wishes to you and yours for the coming year!
It sounds like you had a great 2016. Here’s to a 2017 that’s just as good. No wait. Even better! Happy New Year!
Sounds like you had a well-rounded year – and glad to hear that your husband recovered from his heart attack. Traveling is such a great way to create memories, the kids usually talk about our travel adventures when we think about the most exciting things we have done. I hope you and your family have a wonderful 2017!
Sounds like last year was a wonderful year for you guys. I am totally on board with family time. We do try to do some day trips and check out also to different places in the state. I think it’s very important to have that family time.
Happy New Year! I’m glad your husband is recovering from his heart attack. Your son sounds like a great kid full of promise.
what a great way to bond and see the world… I would have loved to travel on vacations with my family growing up… I’ll have to make more money so i can do this with my kids soon : ) glad you have this opportunity with your family, so fun!
It sounds like you had an amazing 2016. I look forward to your posts of 2017.
I am looking forward to a busy 2017. These are great photos of your 2016. I hope you have a great year.
I love looking back at the year that was and get all set for the year ahead. I am also a firm believer in photos and the printed book of them. I admire that you took the time to showcase your moments for us. Happy new year.
Despite your husband’s near death experience at the beginning of last year, I’m glad you were all able to bounce back and have a wonderful year. I wish you the best this 2017.
I love your Christmas card. It’s so cute. What a great roundup of 2016! I’m sorry to hear that your husband had a heart attack last January. I hope that he is feeling better now.
Spending some quality time as a family is very important no matter how busy life schedule can be. Glad you always give that as a priority.
These are all awesome family memories for 2016. Kudos to your son for making the middle school soccer team. It really is an awesome thing to see our kids achieve a goal of theirs. Golfing is something I have never did but we do have a mini golf course here in our area and I believe it would be a great family activity to start this year. Thanks for sharing your best family memories of 2016.
I am so glad that things worked out with your husband. I am sure that was super scary to you. Those first few weeks on January were a blur for me. I had back surgery two days before Christmas. I believe that 2016 had its ups and downs. I am praying 2017 will be better.
This is so true! Life is good at throwing unexpectant curveballs from time to time. I’m so sorry to hear about your husband. I’m glad to hear that he’s doing much better, though!
Looks like you guys had a great year! I totally agree, just love a good family road trip.
I hope you guys have a better and more fruitful year this time around. Sorry to hear about your husband, here’s to his health. Cheers!
Happy New Year to you and yours. Besides your hubby’s near death experience (yikes) it looks like you had a great year.
Happy New Year to you and your family. You guys certainly had an eventful year with all of your traveling and adventures.
2016 was amazing! I enjoyed reading your posts in the last year. It’s like getting a front row seat to all the exciting moments. Looking forward to 2017!