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This year we did not get it together to send out a Christmas card. It just didn't happen. So, I've decided to post a small update here on the Wagner family:

Anna - After the birth of Gabriel, I was able to spend the first few months of 2012 home with the kids. We took some time to adjust to being a family of four and although it was stressful at times, I loved being home with the boys and getting to know Gabe. After my leave, I returned to Highline Medical Center to continue my ministry as Chaplain. Although I truly miss being home with the boys, I do enjoy my time at the hospital. 

Tom - Continues as Director of Social Services at St. Vincent de Paul. His program is growing and he is growing as a manager and program director. He has to work a few too many nights and weekends, but we are all very proud of him. Tom too spent three weeks home with the boys. He loved his time getting to know Gabe on that level as well. Tom also spent two weeks back home in Buffalo this fall helping to shepherd his father on his last legs of AML. We all so miss dad/grandpa Wagner. His death is deeply felt by all us as the loss is deep. 

Charlie - Charlie lived through many changes this year. He went from being an only child, to sharing his parents. He welcomed Gabe quickly and was only sad that Gabe couldn't play with him right away. Now that Gabe is one, they are starting to play together. It is great to see. Charlie also left his daycare (Sunshine Quality Daycare) this year to start on a school adventure at Creative Minds Academy. He has blossomed so much already in this Montessori setting. He loves his friends, especially Dalton, and learning. Charlie has also grown out of some of his illness proneness. He has only had two ear infections this year and his high fevers have only come a couple times. Praise God! 

Gabriel - Well, this kid has been a huge blessing to us. He is an adorable, climbing, funny guy. He loves to clap, smile, wave goodbye, give high-fives, climb on anything and watch and watch his big brother. This year has brought Gabriel through the early months of babyhood to a walking kid. Gabriel seems to be ear infection and stuffy nose prone. Finally, in December the doctors recommended ear tubes. These have helped stop his ear infections, but not his stuffy nose. I believe Gabriel is going to be our stubborn boy. He refuses to drink from a bottle, dislikes textures in most food, and throws a bit of a tantrum when he doesn't get what he wants. I know my parents will say that I deserve what I get as I gave them a run for their money!

Well, I hope you enjoyed a few tidbits about this Wagner clan. Love to you all!