Back and Forth 2009 > 2010

Looking back at last year and ALLLL it had in store for us, I have to wonder what this year will be like.  Here are the highlights of 2009:

• Audrey was fully potty trained thru the night (Feb)
• We got news that we’d be moving to Houston (Feb)
• Doctor was concerned for low amniotic fluid and thought I was going to have a tiny baby. HA! (Feb)
• Had a baby. a big one. 8lbs 1oz and 22” long.(March)
• Charles turned 30 (March)
• Big Move – to Sugar Land (April)
• Vacationed in Cozumel (July)
• Audrey took Gymnastics AND Ballet
• Celebrated 5 years of marriage (August)
• Took many trips to Lake Charles *as I look back we went more times than I even remembered!
• Went to my brother’s football games
• Went to an LSU football game
• Hosted my first Thanksgiving
• Celebrated Christmas with family

 

Wow what a year of blessings it has been – I look back with an overwhelmed, yet grateful heart.  My mom was right, I look back and wonder HOW did I do it.?!  With blood, sweat and many tears.. i guess.   This year although filled to the brim with joy, was also filled to the brim with hard work and challenges.. Mainly with the move, making our new house a home and most of all a new baby.

  I pray for a slower, less eventful year this year as I enjoy my babies and husband.  I pray that we don’t have to move anywhere and that we can let our new friendships grow roots here while we still feed and water the old ones.  I pray that above all: my extended family, immediate family and friends all remain healthy.  I look forward to seeing Audrey begin preschool this year and watching Will’s first steps.  I plan on being more committed to keeping a cleaner home and simplified calendar and will continue to find ways to help our home run smoothly and more efficient. I also plan on being intentional about setting apart time without kids and having FUN!

  I welcome a new year and anything God brings – The good and the bad and the ugly… I know he works all things together for his glory.