Avery learned to drink from a straw via Starbucks.
My baby girl still slept in a crib at the beginning of the year.
Avery's hair was much shorter.
We had a mini SMC girls reunion in the Bend:)
Artie turned the big 3-0, ole!
Avery moved to a new room and a big girl bed.
Avery discovered the wonderment of the popcorn/icee combo at Target.
A love of horses was found by Miss Avery.
May 20th, my sweet baby boy was born. He spent many of his first days like this.
...and many weeks like this.
But the day he came home, and we were able to sit in our own living room together, as a family, is one of the happiest moments of the year:)
I got to blow off some steam and rock out at the No Doubt/Paramore concert-Fantastic!!
Spencer had his last visit with his surgeon and was released to his regular pediatrician!
We got to attend our first NICU parties in celebration of Spencer's graduation from the hospital...the kids got to enjoy the zoo as part of the party!
We followed Artie on a business trip to New Hampshire and along the way visited Niagara Falls.
On our way back from New Hampshire, we got to meet this cute little guy, Colten:)
Avery turned 2 and we celebrated with a bounce house in our backyard.
We got to see Imagination Movers LIVE!
Spencer was baptized:)
Jake left for the Army.
The ducky tub was resurrected!
We had a lovely holiday season and got to have the company of family from out of town!Another year has come and gone. When I look back, I can't really believe all that has happened and changed. Obviously, I'm looking forward to a new year after the rough start Spencer had. It seems that 2009 will always be the year that changed our lives. Not only did we become a conclusive family of four, but we learned a lot about the real challenges of life. I even changed my career plans and started a new graduate program in an effort to heal myself and help others that will go through similar situations. I can't wait to start a new year fresh. 2009 also began my brother's 5 year commitment to the army. I have so enjoyed him being home for his holiday leave and am having a hard time with the fact that he will be going back in two days. I'm not so great with things not being planned and the idea that we don't know where Jake will be or when we will get to see him is going to be something I will have to work on dealing with. Artie and I celebrated our sixth year of marriage and spent our fourteenth Christmas together. I am hoping 2010 brings welcome changes and exciting new adventures.
Happy New Year, Everyone! I hope 2010 brings you all the best that you're hoping for:)
xo, Steph
5 comments:
Thanks for "sharing" 2009 with us. I really love reading everyones blogs.
We hope 2010 is a fabulous year for you and your family.
Love, Nickey, Jim, Josie, and Nevie
I enjoyed reading about your year and got chills seeing the picture of you all together when Spencer finally came home:)
We'll be in Chicago while you will be down here dropping Jake off:( Maybe another time!
Love,
C:)
Lots of love to you all! I know there are years that because of hardship seems to change everything- but I am glad you all are able to appreciate your togetherness a little more with spencer by your side....
Love,
Megs
I love looking back at your family's year! I'm lucky that I got my holiday post up so maybe I'll shoot for a review next year ; > I can't believe how much Avery changed over this year; she is too cute and is really growing up quickly (as if I have to tell you that : >) Happy 2010! We love you guys and can't wait to get together again!
Wow, it's hard to believe everything that happened in 2009, I hope 2010 brings many wonderful things to your family!
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