A look back at 2008

I am not one to be sentimental or one to look back much but as I thought over the past year, I came up with two truths. Last year was a challenging one but one in which the Lord was very good and faithful to me and my family.
Last year was the year that my little girl and our new puppy saw their first snow ! They both were unsure of the snow and Laurie did not stay out in it for very long.
We celebrated Laurie's first birthday and Easter all on one day-March 23! She is such a joy and makes our family even more exciting and full of life!

My parents were to come home for my youngest brother's graduation. My brother, Kevin, graduated from USC with a degree in Physics. Jonathan also graduated from preschool! He had Ms. Leigh both years that he was at the ELC and he simply loved Leigh. We were so proud of both of our graduates. We also treasured every moment that we had with my parents since they had to go back to Africa in June.

Jonathan also played Upward soccer for the first time in April and May. He was such a good little soccer player. He loved his experience and he wants to play again this year.

We were able to take a vacation to Charleston with my in laws. We had the best time! My kids are already talking about going back again this year with Nanny and Papa. It was a special trip because it was the first time that my children had really seen the ocean. I know, I am a bad parent but I like a swimming pool so much better! My children, however loved the beach!! Laurie was our accident prone child this year. She dislocated her elbow and cut her knee bad enough to need four stitches all within three weeks of each other!! She had just cut her knee when we went to the beach but that did not stop her.

In August, Chris started his new job at Brynes High School. He had quite a transition from college professor to high school math teacher but he is glad now that he made the switch. Jonathan started big school (kindergarten at Anderson Mill Elementary). Nicholas started 3k at the ELC. They both got great teachers in Mrs. Jayna Lehrer and Mrs. Mindy.

In the fall, Jonathan and Nicholas both played Upward football. This was Nicholas' first time to play and he did great. He is going to be my future line backer!

We enjoyed the holidays and I have seen my kids grow and develop their own unique personalities! Thank you God for all you give us! Thank you for all your grace!!