Out with 2009 and In with 2010

If this is blurry to you...you might have had a little too much sparkling cider last night! :o)

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! I can't believe it is already 2010 time surely flies! 2009 was an overall good year for our family and we have been very blessed! Here's a brief run down of 2009....

Will

Continues to be extremely busy doing real estate, bpo's (broker price opinions which is basically a mini appraisal for banks prior to foreclosure on a house), REO's repo'd houses, Short Sales as he is an expert in this field and working with investors. He is always adjusting to this ever changing economy and market. He puts his family first in every way and we truly love and appreciate him! With the exception of his busted hand and wrist he has had a healthy year and that is great for a diabetic. He loves hunting but seemed to be a little too busy to do much of it in 2009 but is starting 2010 off doing what he loves hunting javalina! I hope he gets one today so he can finish sanding the crib and start all of the painting for this baby. :o)

McKenna

Continues to grow everyday and is 5 foot 4 inches tall at 11.5 years old. She is a wonderful and caring girl! Her church teachers, leaders and school teachers always tell me what a nice and good girl she is...and we are so proud of her. She is becoming a great little baker and cook! She's in 6th grade already and doing very well in school! She kept busy with volleyball, 4H sewing and ceramics class and piano off and on. She is extremely excited to finally get the baby sister she has wanted since she was 3 years old and I know will be a great help.

Calvin

Also continues to grow everyday and for some reason I can't recall his height but he is over 4 feet tall I think right at 4.5 feet tall. He is a typical little boy always wants to play, ride his scooter, play his DS, loves music, dancing especially break dancing and singing but most of all this little boy LOVES to do anything and everything with his Daddy! He only wants to eat what his Dad eats, he wants to go everywhere with his Dad and loves hunting with his Dad and will walk for 8-9 miles without complaint tracking! Calvin is in 2nd grade and is doing well. He still plays piano and is doing some 4H. In 2010 he wants to do some football and karate. He too is excited for a baby sister although he would have preferred a brother.

Me

I received a promotion at the school district and continue to work full time. It keeps me extremely busy and sometimes stressed with all of the responsibilities, but I'm so grateful to have a job where I don't have to commute more than 3 miles a day. I'm still loving the whole blog thing and am grateful it counts as my journal which I was NEVER good at. 2009 was a miracle year for me personally with the blessing of this pregnancy! I love being a Mommy and love babies did I mention that I love babies?!!! We were ready to submit all of our paperwork to LDS Family Services to adopt when I found out I was expecting. Although this pregnancy has been a bit of a struggle, it is also a huge blessing and miracle that we are so excited for! We have a wonderful family, extended family, ward family and many wonderful friends we consider family that have made a big impact in our lives. We feel truly blessed to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and appreciate all of it's teachings that Family Comes First and that Families are Forever! Without God our Heavenly Father, his beloved son our Saviour Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost...2009 wouldn't have been possible, we love them and know that they bless our lives daily and pray they continue to bless each of us in 2010!

From our Family to Yours....

2010 brings our family a new year of opportunities and a brand new baby girl that we have longed many years for!

We anticipate on 2010 being a great year and we wish each of you a JOYOUS and PROSPEROUS 2010!

Let's make it a great!!!