Sunday, January 3, 2010

Happy New Year!

Happy 2010! I hope that you all had a happy and healthy end to 2009. While 2009 was a wonderful year for us a family, we are looking forward to another great year in 2010. It will be hard to top '09, but we think little Mia will help us try. Before I update you on life with the little one, a quick look back...


My parents celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows (and my dad finally proposed!!).


Branden and I joined my family on a trip to Italy to celebrate my mom's 60th birthday.


Branden and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary with a quiet dinner out.


Grandpa Rowe turned 85 years old! We celebrated with a family party at the lake.

Branden's youngest brother, Ryan, deployed to Afghanistan (and returned home safely in December).


My little seestor got married! Congrats to the new Mr. & Mrs. McIlhenney!


I won an incentive trip to Spain for Branden and I (Mia went too - I was 32 weeks pregnant!).



We welcomed a sweet baby GIRL on November 15!


When I look back, it is hard to believe that we were lucky enough to celebrate so much in one year. During a difficult time for so many people, we are humbled by the blessings of 2009.

While every one of these events brought us great joy, it was the birth of our daughter that truly made this a year to remember. She is seven weeks old today - I thought time flew before, but having a baby changes everything! When I look back at the photos from the last few weeks, it is hard to believe that she is almost two months old. Where does the time go??


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Little Mia is truly amazing. I'm sure all parents say that but, of course, we're biased! Branden and I feel so lucky to be her parents. She is a happy, sweet and curious baby who loves to snuggle. When she's not cuddling with us, she's cracking us up with her expressions!

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I know I always write this, but I really promise to try and be better about posting in the future! I know you all want to see pictures of Mia, so I will do my best. Perhaps that can be my New Year's resolution...

1 comment:

Gingers Mom said...

She is truly lovely! You can never explain to someone without children, just how much your hear grows...EXPONENTIALLY...when you have children. That love is something that can only be understood by looking into the eyes of a miracle you created. Many blessings to you!