What a Year!

2009 will come to an end in a few hours so I would like to take a moment and reflect on the past year and what a great year it has been. So here is what we have been up to...

* David ~ This year David became a dad, and although he doesn't realize it he is a great dad to Matthew. He also got the job as an Assistant Manager at his store and has applied for an Assistant Manager position at another store. We are praying that God will continue to guide his steps regarding his job. We are very thankful that in this crazy economy we have jobs to go to.

* Matthew - is now 7 months old! Everyday he gets more active and more vocal. He is crawling all over the place. It is hard to keep up with him. He is also pulling himself up much quicker. We think that he will be walking sooner than later. Just 2 weeks ago he started cutting his first bottom tooth. It has not been that fun but this too shall pass. We can't believe how fast he is growing. We love him very much and pray that he will be a great man of God as he grows up.

* Sadie - well she is a big scaredy cat.. but she still loves to get in trouble at times. She goes after Matthew's toys and loves to give him sloppy kisses. She loves to cuddle in bed with me when David is not in it.

* Kelly - As for me this past year has definitely been one of change. Matthew arrived in May and what a beautiful twist he brought into our lives. I returned back to work with the grade I love in the school I started as an assistant. Although I love Kindergarten but I still miss Matthew when I am away. We are so blessed to have him in a good home while we are both at work. I look forward to school breaks so I can spend time with him and David.

Overall it was a great year. We got to experience parenthood for the first time, we experienced our first flight with Matthew and saw David's family for Thanksgiving, we had a wonderful Christmas and now a New Year awaits us. We can't wait for the many blessings God has in store for us as a family and for us individually.

May God's Blessing Surround You this upcoming New Year!

7 months old..

Here is an update on us...

Our little boy is 7 months old today.. gosh time seems like its flying! He is getting so big. Last time he was at the doctor he weighed 17lbs. He likes to move around like crazy... we put him down on the living floor and before you know it he is in the kitchen. It has been interesting putting the Christmas tree up. He wants to get into everything and pull things down. David and I are going to invest in a gate to go around the tree for both Matthew and Sadie to stay out!

David is finally doing well, he is getting over a sinus and ear infection he got right as we got home from Thanksgiving Break. He had an interview today for an Assistant Manager position at the Wesley Chapel store which is actually closer to home. So we are praying that God will open the door if that is His will.

Me, well Thanksgiving Break was wonderful! I loved having the whole week off! Now I am awaiting the Christmas Break. School is good. The kiddos are doing pretty good. It is now testing time so I have been busy testing all my students and checking to see where they are at. Hopefully they will all make it.

I can't believe its almost Christmas.. I can't wait. This is definitely my favorite holiday! Thanksgiving is my favorite food holiday but Christmas.. Ahh.. I love everything about it.. decorating, the music.. the wonderful cookies I should not be eating so I don't gain weight!! Anyways.. I just saw the time and the battery life on the laptop and its time for me to head to bed. So good night all! I will post photos of Matthew sometime this weekend!