The Year in Review 2009 edition

This year was a HELL of a lot better than 2007. And while it didn't have the highs (Jack!) of 2008, it didn't have the lows either.

We had two great vacations (St. Augustine Beach and Mountains 2008-2009) and 1 OK one (Mountains 2009). Bought our super-duper adorable house. Had so much fun with our little boy and made a lot of great new friends because of him. We grew up a lot and became a family. We received more help and gifts and love than we could have ever asked for from our extended families. Jack had three new 2nd cousins born in 2009. We (think!) we found a church home. We had fun with friends at Halloween and Daniel and Jack dressed up in ADORABLE costumes. We built a fence. We boated (not enough!). "We" got a new boat. Jack and I are still nursing. Daniel had a great time at Spring Fling 2009. No one in my family has been seriously ill, and I am still blessed enough to have 4 living grandparents. We've had good luck with tenants.

On the other hand, we lost Magoo a few days ago. We had to give Lorelei away (I still regret that decision, and still can't think of an alternative). My sister lost her super-sweet Mollydog. It's been a bad animal year.

It hasn't been a perfect year, but it's been good. We've loved each other. And we'll do so in 2010.

Now I am looking forward to a quiet evening alone with Daniel and an early night for Jack:-) And I REALLY WANT TO WATCH THE BALL DROP, SO LET'S PRAY HE DOESN'T WAKE UP UNTIL AT LEAST 12:03!

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!