Friday, January 1, 2010

2009 Rewind

You might want to sit down for this...

Janurary
Kinley & Raya turn 2 months old...
Octomom gives birth to 8 babies...
I decide to hit the gym again...
I start to find out our new normal isn't exactly...normal.

February
Eric and I celebrate 6 years of marriage...
I eat popcorn off the floor at Target...
The Steelers win the Superbowl...
And I embark on a journey to find a Double Baby Carrier.

March
I turn 28...
I start making more homemade baby food...
We start looking for a new home with a big backyard.

April
Reese & Charlotte turn 3...
They also join the land of going on the potty...
I feel the itch to make the jump into a photography business I've always wanted...
I think about using only cloth diapers...
And Susan Boyle changes Reality TV.

May
I start taking my camera everywhere...
I do my 1st real photo shoot...
Ella decides she wants to live for Jesus...
And the babies start cutting teeth.

June
Ella turned 5...
We put our house on the market...
I introduced our crazy crew to the pool, people stare...
And I buckled under the pressure of being a mom to many small children.

July
We celebrate the 4th...
I begin learning a lot about friendships...the good and the bad...
I start finding myself saying, "my friend that I know through blogging..."
And I realize how blessed I am from all your encouraging words, comments, and love that you all pour into my life.

August
I confess my love for pj pants...
Eric & Reese fall in a local restaurant that puts them in the ER...
We decide on an amazing and incredible preschool/academy for the girls...
And Ella has her 1st day of Kindergarten...


September
I start baking pumpkin goodies...
I write a poem about Target...
And Reese & Charlotte start preschool.

October
I'm overwhelmed with all our showings...
I decide I don't want to sell our home...
I catch the flu right before Halloween...
Our house sells.

November
Kinley & Raya turn 1...
I can't believe it...
I get some great deals on black Friday...
We move out of our home on Thanksgiving...
Move in with family, and start looking for a new home.


December
December proves to be the most stressful time in our 6 years...
I start driving 45min each way to the girls school...
Eric works around the clock...
We get an up close view of how stress can affect a marriage...
And we struggle to just keep our heads above water.

Whew! So here we are.

A new day, a new year.

Not to mention a new season of the Bachelor starting this Monday! Sorry...I'm not the only one that watches am I??

I am sooo incredibly thankful for a fresh start, and we are looking forward to seeing what God has planned for our family in 2010!!
Happy New Year!

9 comments:

jenny said...

Whew! You've had quite the year. I'm sure 2009 will definitely be a year you look back at as a refining year. I think you've handled the year with a lot of grace though. Hang in there, friend...excited to see what God brings about in 2010!

Melissa said...

I hate that I missed some of those moments with you, but I did keep up with reading the blog along the way. A new year, a fresh start, just what everyone needs... hopefully it starts out with new houses for each of us!

Laurel said...

Glad that my post could encourage you today. Yes ... "You can do it."

The days may be long ... but the years will get shorter and shorter. They really will. I so clearly remember those years with 5 kids under 5 years old ... and that was 20 years ago. (Oh my ... I sound OLD now, but my little ones keep me young.)

I do remember the stress. I do remember the times when my husband worked ALL the time (several jobs at a time). I do remember the driving kids places, and wondering if maybe we should just stay home.

And ... I'm right there with you on the selling the house thing. Ugh! Ours has been on the market for 4 months. I pray that the Lord will bring you just the right place for your sweet family.

Hugs & Blessings,

mama of many

Marisa said...

Great recap! A very busy year, but so many great things too! Hope you are blessed in 2010!

Elizabeth said...

WOW! What a year! I don't know if I could handle it if I actually wrote out everything that happened!! So much as happened!! Your girls are cute like always!!! Here is too a great 2010

Sarah said...

whew! I'm tired just reading about your year! Maybe that's why I didn't write down how crazy this year has been :) Scott has been working a LOT too and my oh my, it's crazy how much strain that has put on our relationship. ALL TOO OFTEN, I feel like I'm barely keeping my head above water. Thankful for honest, vulnerable friends like you who understand what I'm going through. I wish you a happy, healthy new year.

megan edelman photography said...

LOVE, Love, LOVED this!!!! Thanks for the heads up on The Bachelor...no, you're not the only one :)

heather@it'stwinsanity said...

It has been quite a year! I hope that 2010 finds you settling into a wonderful new home and enjoying every minute with your savvy little women!

{The Christian's} said...

Can you believe 2009 is over! Here's to a great 2010! I wish you and your family a happy, healthy, blessed 2010! Let's talk soon, it's been awhile!