2008...

Looking back at 2008 what a wonderful year it was! Most exciting for me, and pretty much the 1st thing to happen to me in 2008 was i became a mommy. Jamie is my world, i love her, everything about her, especially the times when it's just the two of us, the things no one else knows about or sees, but i will always have in my heart and memory. I became so fulfilled and blessed with her. Our new house which is wonderful, although there is still so much i want to do with it, i love it and it feels like home. New baby, new house, new car, new life! 2008 was a year of learning for me definitely, and a year of change, but wonderful change. My brother Tommy went to and returned safely from Afghanistan and got engaged to wonderful Miss Lauren! My sister Tammy got engaged and married! My other brother Jeremy is expecting his 4th child!!! Billy's sister Niki got married, his other two sisters Julie and Chrissy had babies and his brothers Danny and Jimmy are out of NE living exciting lives. My parents are wonderful and even better grandparents. It is so fun to watch them and see how much they love the kids. 2008 will be hard to top, but i know that 2009 will be just as exciting and a blessing. How can it not be with all the baby coming a wedding to look forward to! I can't wait to see what the future holds and i know who holds the future!

My daughter

that's so funny for me to write and say. My daughter. I love being her mommy, but when i say, my daughter it sounds so weird. It's like grown-ups have daughters. I'm not a grown up yet! Then i realize, yes i am, have been for a long time. Married over 5 years. Owned 2 houses and cars. Pay taxes, set my own schedule, work, take care of my husband...wow. I can't believe my daughter is almost 1 yr old. This time last year, i was pregnant, anticipating Jamie's arrival. I get choked up thinking about my life and how wonderful it is and even though i love seeing new things everyday, i already miss her being my baby. I just appreciate everything God has given me. He is wonderful to me. And now i am officially crying. happy tears.