Hey There 2009!

I can't believe that 2008 flew by so fast! It was a year full of so many of God's blessings, His provision, and His grace. We are so thankful and look forward to a new year to serve and worship Him. Here are the Top 10 Blessings (in no particular order) of 2008!

• Gracie Claire celebrated her 3rd birthday in February. We continue to be in awe of our oldest baby girl. She is so smart, beautiful, and has such a sweet heart. She cares about people and she has a sincere, innocent love for Jesus. We are so proud that she is our daughter!
• Sydney celebrated her 1st birthday in February. We couldn't imagine life without our sweet Syd. She is smart, beautiful, and feisty. She loves her sisters and is our cuddle bug. We can't wait to see her grow in her understanding of Jesus and watch her love bubble up for Him. We are so proud that she is our daughter!
• Molly was born at the end of October. She is already such a fixture in our family...it's like she's always been here. She is beautiful and is such a content and sweet baby. Her sweet smile and her precious little coos make my day. We are so proud that she is our baby girl!
• Paul and I celebrated our 7th anniversary in May. I am so blessed to have been given such a wonderful husband who loves me without condition. He is my best friend and I can't wait to see what our future will be!
• We quickly sold our house and lived with my parents for a few months while we watched our new house go up! We are so thankful for a new, bigger home to raise our family in.
• My parents celebrated their 33rd anniversary in October. We are so thankful for their Godly example to our family!
• Our nephew, Sam, turned one in June! I can't believe his first year flew by so quickly! He is such a precious part of our family and we are so thankful for him! Our nephew, Parker, turned four in April! He'll start kindergarten next year! How is that even possible for our sweet Spider Man!
• Paul's brother, Jeremy, married a sweet girl in October. We are excited to have Sharon as a part of our family.
• Caleb and Sandra celebrated their 4th anniversary and Gracie and Nkere celebrated their 2nd anniversary! G & N also announced that they will be adding to our family! We'll be getting a new nephew in May! We are proud of our brothers and sisters!
• The Lord has provided more than we could've ever imagined in 2008! We are beyond thankful for His love, grace, provision, and healing! He continues to show us that He is in control and we are truly in awe of His power!

May your 2009 be filled with the Lord's guidance and many blessings! Happy New Year! (A couple of days late!)