Looking Back at 2009

2009 has been an amazing year for us! Our lives have changed so much in the last year, and I can't believe how many milestones we have hit with Mason. This time last year, he had just started solids and was barely sitting up by himself. This year, he is eating all table foods, walking, running, talking and getting into everything. Here are some of our favorite highlights!

Mason sitting up by himself for the first time- January

Mason in a high chair for the first time- February

Mason sitting in a shopping cart for the first time- February


Mason and the East bunny- March


Mason with his easter basket- April


Mason was the best man in Uncle Bryan's Wedding (with dad)- April


Mason started crawling- backwards!- May


Celebrating my first Mother's Day at the zoo- May


Celebrating Dad's first Father's Day- June


trip to TN to visit family and celebrate Mason's birthday ( alittle early)- June
Mason enjoying the sun

Mason's birthday in TN!- June


Our little famiy- July


Mason started standing alone- August


Mason and mom graduated from our evergreen parent baby classes! - August


Mason and mom started toddler group and Mason started walking- September


We got a new deck and Mason took off with his walking!- October


Mason made a huge announcement to the world- October


Mason was a shark for halloween -October


Our family at Thanksgiving- November


Our little girl- December


Mason Christmas morning- December



2009 was a blast and we can't wait to see what 2010 has in store for us! Happy New Year!

Dear Baby Girl

I have thought about writing this letter for a very long time. At least 2 1/2 years ago, when I first found out I was pregnant with your brother. I have always known I wanted to be a mommy and growing up with sisters, I always thought I would have a little girl. When I found out your brother was a boy, I was a little sad, but I was also excited at the new adventures ahead of me! Then, when we found out I was pregnant with you- I had zero expectations. I just wanted you to be healthy, plus I thought deep down you were a boy- so when they said you were a girl- I can't even describe my excitement. I can not wait to share so many girlie things with you- so many things that will be our little bond.

I hope you know how excited we are for you to join us in May. I talk to your brother everyday about you and I try to explain where you are. I don't get as much alone time with you as I did with Mason, but when he is asleep and I just sit on the couch, I can feel you and I love these moments we get to share together. You are already so different from Mason, you are much more active , you squirm everytime they try to get a picture of you or hear your heartbeat. You don't like thai food and you like to make mommy's emotions go crazy. I can't wait to meet you, but we still have a lot to do before you arrive- so if you would help mommy by not making me too tired- I'd appreciate it, but I also want you to keep growing- so you do your thing and we'll get everything else ready. Until next time, baby girl. I love you.

Mommy

Christmas Card

We wish everyone a very merry christmas, and a happy new year!