New Years.

As 2010 comes to a close, I can't help but reflect on what a year this has been for my family and I.
This time last year, I would have just been telling people that I was expecting and I was finding that a lot of support was where I didn't expect it. The 8 weeks between once I found out I was pregnant (yes I know, super late) and when Madison arrived was a blur with getting ready for baby's arrival with getting baby . Once Maddie arrived, this year just picked up it's pace as we went through parenthood learning how to be the best parents possible. Once we started getting the hang of things, I decided to go back to school to pursue my nursing degree when Madison was 4 months old. Things were just as hectic throughout the summer as we had planned our first vacation as a family with Jon's family to Leavensworth. It was a great vacation for us to get away, but as soon as we got back, the next day we were off to go camping with my family. It was fun to see my relatives from Idaho and just have them meet the newest member of the family (Madison, of course). As summer dwindled down so did the traveling and hectic scheduling as we settled into a routine just in time as school started up for both Jon and I. Things picked up as our schedule consisted of classes for all three of us, including Madison's kindermusik. As the holidays drew near, we prepped for them as much as we could with decorations and shopping for loved ones. To sum up the holidays I can say that it was filled with family, friends, and even more family! Madison was able to meet her great grandparents and spend time with both as well as with family from out of state!

This year has definitely been a crazy year mixed with lots of memories to cherish. To end on a high note now has been a blessing knowing that Jon and I have been able to reconnect and come back to being whole again as a couple as well as realizing that we do need our alone time as well as our together time without baby to just cherish our time together. Growing up has happened on both our ends and I can see that we are great parents. With the support of both of our families and friends, we will be able to one day look back and realize how lucky and blessed we are with everyone loving Madison and us. 2011 will be a new year of good change and it will just enhance our future as we look towards to bigger and brighter things :) 


Thank you to all my family and friends for being there for us as we dealt with struggles and got through each one stronger than the other.

Happy New Years everyone and I hope 2010 was good to you, may 2011 bring you even more joy!