Happy New Year!
We had a lovely New Year's Eve with the Gaeke's who hosted us for our 2nd Annual New Year's Eve get together. We played games, had some fun drinks, and visited. It was casual, quiet, and perfect in every way. A perfect start to 2010!
A look back at 2009:
How we rang in the new year 2009! William and Cana party it up! December 31st, 2008
In January, William turned the dreaded TWO
In February, John got his pins out of his finger.
I turned 30 YEARS old (*GASP*)!
In March, we welcomed Amelia Ann
And became a family of four
In April, we brought Amelia home from the hospital.
And celebrated her first Easter.
In May, our generous church congregation threw us a beautiful baby shower
May also was the first time we brought Amelia home to meet family and friends. We also baptized Amelia during this trip at the church when John and I met, were married and where we baptized William.
In June, John turned 30 years old
We celebrated Father's Day in Rochester before driving to Grand Forks.
Amelia also made her first trip to Grand Forks at the end of June
In July, we dressed our kids in matching outfits and took them to a parade. In the rain.
We also said good-bye to a beautiful baby boy. I cannot tell you how deeply this event has touched our family, more than I've shared here.
William participated in Vacation Bible School for the first time - God bless this wonderful, energetic preschool VBS teacher. She made this an amazing experience for William.
In August, we took swimming lessons
Played in the sprinkler
And took Amelia out on her very first hike
In September, Amelia started eating solid foods.
We attended the St Louis balloon glow
And Amelia turned 6 months old - which was celebrated with half of a cake.
In October, we played in a pile of pumpkins.
William started preschool a few days a week
And celebrated Amelia's first Halloween.
In November, we celebrated Thanksgiving with the Heidts
And hung out a lot with the McGarry's
I also continued to enjoy dressing my children alike.
In December, we caught snowflakes in our mouths
watched Amelia experience snow for the first time
Dressed up as animals for the Christmas Play
Sat on Santa's lap waaaaaaaay too many times
And celebrated Amelia's first Christmas with family.
And a lot of snow.
And a lot of outfits. Because I love holiday outfits.
2009 was a wonderful year (overall) for our family! May 2010 bring joy as well!
How we rang in the new year 2009! William and Cana party it up! December 31st, 2008
In January, William turned the dreaded TWO
In February, John got his pins out of his finger.
I turned 30 YEARS old (*GASP*)!
In March, we welcomed Amelia Ann
And became a family of four
In April, we brought Amelia home from the hospital.
And celebrated her first Easter.
In May, our generous church congregation threw us a beautiful baby shower
May also was the first time we brought Amelia home to meet family and friends. We also baptized Amelia during this trip at the church when John and I met, were married and where we baptized William.
In June, John turned 30 years old
We celebrated Father's Day in Rochester before driving to Grand Forks.
Amelia also made her first trip to Grand Forks at the end of June
In July, we dressed our kids in matching outfits and took them to a parade. In the rain.
We also said good-bye to a beautiful baby boy. I cannot tell you how deeply this event has touched our family, more than I've shared here. 
William participated in Vacation Bible School for the first time - God bless this wonderful, energetic preschool VBS teacher. She made this an amazing experience for William.
In August, we took swimming lessons
Played in the sprinkler
And took Amelia out on her very first hike
In September, Amelia started eating solid foods.
We attended the St Louis balloon glow
And Amelia turned 6 months old - which was celebrated with half of a cake.
In October, we played in a pile of pumpkins.
William started preschool a few days a week
And celebrated Amelia's first Halloween.
In November, we celebrated Thanksgiving with the Heidts
And hung out a lot with the McGarry's
I also continued to enjoy dressing my children alike.
In December, we caught snowflakes in our mouths
watched Amelia experience snow for the first time
Dressed up as animals for the Christmas Play
Sat on Santa's lap waaaaaaaay too many times
And celebrated Amelia's first Christmas with family. 
And a lot of snow.
And a lot of outfits. Because I love holiday outfits.2009 was a wonderful year (overall) for our family! May 2010 bring joy as well!
1 comment:
I love this idea. Thanks for sharing your year in review. And... even though I never wanted to dress my boys the same... they wanted to be dressed the same and still enjoy it! I now think it is the most stinking cute thing ever. Especially like your monkey pjs!!
Love
Andrea
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