- We spent our first Christmas together in our home and started our own traditions. It was great to have all of us here to celebrate and to just be together.
- We took a day trip up to Sunrise to go sledding. Jacob loved it, Sedona loved eating the snow and Desmond and I got a good workout trying to haul both of the kids and sleds up the hill a bunch of times.
- New Years we had dinner at my mom's house then came home and had a quiet evening to ourselves.
- Desmond is still at home and we're enjoying every minute of it. He's been looking for jobs at home and overseas so we'll see what happens. Please just pray that he finds something that he'll enjoy doing and what's best for the family will come our way.
- Jacob turned 2 in December. He was about 34 inches and 25 pounds at his check-up. I can't believe how fast time flies. He is talking like crazy, putting sentences together, being very opinionated, and showing his little personality through the things he says. I don't want this to come off as bragging but he is remarkably smart for his age and always has been advanced. He can now tell someone (if needed in the case that he's lost or whatever) his name, last name, my name, Daddys name, where he lives and how old he is). He also continues to be very active and keeps us on our toes. His beautiful little face warms my heart every day.
- Sedona is now 9 months. At her 9 month appointment she weighed 14.10 pounds and was 25.5 inches long. She is showing to be in the 5th percentile for height and weight. I know that seems little but Jacob was and still in petite too. They both eat wonderfully (and I'm still breastfeeding Sedona too) but they just aren't built to be big kids. She's crawling all over the place, cruising along furniture, trying to climb the couch, and pulling up on everything. She follows Jacob into the playroom and they both have little conversations with eachother while playing. It's so sweet the way they interact. She loves being thrown around, dangled upside down, and roughhousing. She says "mama, dada, hi" and a few others that we aren't sure if she's actually saying or if its just coinsidence.
- I'm still self employed and working with Kay. Trying to scrapbook, bead, cross stitch and whatever little crafts I come up with in the rare moments I get to. Life keeps me busy and I love it. I love being a wife and mommy.
2008 was a great year overall. We've paid a substatial amount down on the prinicpal of the house, we welcomed our baby girl on April 4th (Exactly 10 years after my dad passed away...she is a gift sent from heaven), Desmond came home, we went on a cruise and to Disneyworld, my baby boy turned 2!, we went to California to see Desmonds family, and had a wonderful holiday season.
I can't wait to see what 2009 has in store for us!
3 comments:
Sounds like you had a wonderful year! We'll definitely be praying that your husband is able to find the right job. I know 30 pounds sounds like a lot, but you would be really surprised at how much a I weigh right now. I am exactly 30 pounds over what I weighed when I got married. THAT'S CRAZY!!! I wasn't exactly a skinny minnie back then either, but I was at a healthy weight for my height. It's just a goal, but I know it's not all about the number. I'm just looking to feel good in my clothes. I'm excited to see you much I can change over these next few weeks. We'll see.
I am happy to hear that you've had such a blessed year! We will definitely keep Desmonds job search in our prayers! I'm sure it's really nice having him home though! We still need to try to get together at some point... Life is always crazy, but I'm sure we can find one "sane" day to hang out! :)
I'm glad you had such a wonderful year...I can't believe how fast our babies are growing! Addelynn was 14lbs 14oz at her 4mo visit, lol...I love my little chunky monkey! She is 25 and a half inches too, so pretty much Sedona but 5 months younger! We will have to get together soon! Miss ya!
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