Am I the only one that feels really ready for a new year? Usually when this time comes around, I get super depressed... like I've wasted a year of my life... like I don't have much to show for it. But I'm actually really excited for 2009. Maybe that is a good sign from God that it's going to be a great year. There have been soooo many ups and downs during 2008... and when I think about it a lot, more downs than ups unfortunately. So maybe 2009 will prove to be AMAZING with the good outweighing the bad.
Christmas was wonderful... I am reminded every year how lucky I am to have such a close family. Not everyone is as blessed as me and I think it's a shame that some can't experience the joy I've had in life. Having a family that would do anything for me, having a family that is mostly in good health, having a family that all gets along, having parents and grandparents that are still together even after trials and tribulations, having 3 out of 4 grandparents still living, having an incredible husband who my family adores, having precious little animals that are like my children... it's just amazing. I wish I showed my affections and appreciation toward them more. I hope they ALL realize that everyday, not just during the Holidays, I am so thankful for them.
Also- a shout out to my GB Emily and her precious little bundle of joy she's just recently brought into the world. Welcome to LIFE, Harper Grace! I hope to meet you and your big brother one day. You are so precious and I love all the pictures your mommy posts on her blog :)
Christmas was wonderful... I am reminded every year how lucky I am to have such a close family. Not everyone is as blessed as me and I think it's a shame that some can't experience the joy I've had in life. Having a family that would do anything for me, having a family that is mostly in good health, having a family that all gets along, having parents and grandparents that are still together even after trials and tribulations, having 3 out of 4 grandparents still living, having an incredible husband who my family adores, having precious little animals that are like my children... it's just amazing. I wish I showed my affections and appreciation toward them more. I hope they ALL realize that everyday, not just during the Holidays, I am so thankful for them.
Also- a shout out to my GB Emily and her precious little bundle of joy she's just recently brought into the world. Welcome to LIFE, Harper Grace! I hope to meet you and your big brother one day. You are so precious and I love all the pictures your mommy posts on her blog :)
