2008 in Review

EVERY EXPERIENCE GOD GIVES US,

EVERY PERSON HE PUTS IN OUR LIVES

IS THE PERFECT PREPARATION

FOR A FUTURE ONLY HE CAN SEE.

Corrie ten Boom

I can’t believe 2008 has come to an end! It’s been filled with many low points but also some absolutely GREAT moments as well which are the ones I will cherish forever. Those “hard times or low points”, were the ones that drew me closer to Jesus and defined me as a person as well as gave us many teachable moments to our children on the attributes of Christ and his never ending provisions for us. Here are some of my highlights:

Baylee's dance recital...boy did she show courage (and joy. She did such an amazing job, smiling the whole time and remembering each move!

My Live Laugh Love group that met once a month. What an amazing group of gals God put together. I love each one deeply.

Helping a dear friend celebrate her 30th birthday (surprise party).

Taking Baylee on her first "Mommy and Me" Girl Scout camp!

Starting a new family tradition, Christmas in July!

Nathan in his first ever sports group, a bowling league.



Watching my niece Amanda graduate high school! Talk about perseverance...man!

Watching Baylee and Daddy in their first formal date, a Daddy Daughter Dance! So precious!

Our Live Laugh Love retreat...my first time for a "girls only" weekend. I wish they all were able to come.

Baylee and Nathan's birthday hoe down!

Owen's potty trained...no more diapers in our home!

Being published in Family Fun Magazine

Nathan's new set of buddies for school! (This was his summer party.)

Baylee's summer webkinz party with her great girl friends.

Baylee's first day of second grade. What an easy transition that was since it's half the same class and the same wonderful teacher!

Nathan's first day of kindergarten. He's such a big boy now!

More alone time with Owen since the kids are in school. He thrives on one on one attention.

Watching Owen develop his sweet relationship with Ethan!

Teaching Baylee's class for 8 whole weeks! What an honor!

Being Nathan's teacher this year too!

Nathan learning to play baseball.

Anniversary Sunday for our church at the Mesa Amphiteatre.

Nathan learning to read.

Another great friendship growing so much, Colton and Owen!

Thanksgiving 2008 with Dad and Pat...and our surprise guests, the Kellers! Yippee!

Polar Express!