What a life changing year it has been. It has been a year full of celebration, new blessings, loss, grief, and learning what really matters in life. One that I am sad to see go as our baby grows into a toddler, but I am looking forward to what the new year will bring.
January- Alabama got dumped on big time with snow! I've never seen so much in my life, and the whole city shut down for a week. Then of course came our biggest surprise of all on the 31st!
February- We brought our precious bundle of joy home! And survival mode kicked in to get us through the following weeks with a newborn.
March- We now have a 1 month old. What just happened???!!!
Don't worry Abby I felt the same way about 3am feedings!
April- Terrible tornadoes came through the state. Many lives and homes were lost. We were blessed to only be without power for a week.
We dedicated Abby at church and promised to raise her in a Christian home.
I'm also glad no one told me the string on my dress was hanging out during our pictures. :)
Then came our first Easter as a family of three!
May- We celebrated Sarah's 3rd birthday and Triston's 2nd.
John survived his first camping trip with the boys.
And I had fun playing dress up with my little girl!
June- I hosted a baby shower for Tori to welcome the newest member of our family, Hayden Thomas.
Abby started eating food and loved it!
July- Celebrated Abby's first July 4th at the Space and Rocket Center. She was fascinated by the fireworks
Abby started sitting up by herself and turned 6 months old!
Went on our first family vacation with Grammy and Grandad to Orange Beach, AL where Abby got sick for the first time with a cold. :(
August- I helped throw a shower for my best friend since kindergarten. :)
August- I helped throw a shower for my best friend since kindergarten. :)
Abby starts helping me cook dinner for Daddy!
September- I left Abby for the first time and went to New Orleans with the girls. Had a blast, but sure missed my baby! Came home to a sick husband and baby that both got hand, foot and mouth disease.
Celebrated my 28th birthday with a sweet surprise at my doorstep.
October- Courtney and Clay's big day arrived. It was a beautiful wedding!
Celebrated John's 28th birthday.
Abby loved her first Halloween, especially the tootsie pops!
November- Eleven months after we lost my Grandaddy, Granny leaves us too. We all grieve and miss her dearly, but she is finally reunited with her one true love. Thanksgiving wasn't quite the same this year without the both of them and her good cooking.
We all enjoyed having Abby this year on her first Thanksgiving. She was a good eater!
December- We celebrated our first Christmas together. And enjoyed our last month with our baby before she turns ONE!
Caleb turns five! Unfortunately, I forgot my camera at his party, but I found a picture from his first birthday.
So here's to 2012 and what it may bring!
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
