The year 2009 in review!

The Year 2009

I thought I would write a letter of what we were up to in 2009 mostly for my records. I want to remember it as best as possible.

In January Joshua and I made a trip to Texas traveling through Colorado visiting my Aunt and Uncle in Springfield then ending in Amarillo for the first night to see my cousins and Auntie. Joshua had a wonderful time visiting with them, running around their house, and being silly, my cousins loved having us there too. The second day of our travels to Texas we drove a long way to Dallas where we stayed with our good friends Katrina, Ryan, Kyle, and Hannah. They used to live here and moved a few years ago so this trip was wonderful. We also visited with my cousin Stefanie and her family, Joshua loved playing with her children, playing games, dress up, and dancing it was such a wonderful trip I wish I could do it many times a year or at least once! After Dallas we drove on to Temple to visit my Aunt for about 5 days. She is taking care of my Grandad at her house; it was great being able to see him as well. We were gone for about 13 days, it was such a wonderful vacation and Joshua did well. We didn’t hit any problems until Fort Worth on the way home where my tire blew. It was difficult finding help and me being pregnant I had a break down moment with tears but it worked out in the end. Joshua was completely potty trained this month with just went nights!

The Month of February came and went. We had a Spiderman party for Joshua’s third birthday, it is so hard to believe he is already three! I missed my two year old but was looking forward to the future as well.

In April we celebrated Michael’s birthday and later he flew to Boise to spend the weekend with a great friend Chris. They went to a concert and had a party with no children, not really a party but they did have fun. I also visited the Hospital as I was experiencing some preterm labor on the 21st, all was well and we went home. Joshua was night time potty trained in this month, we were very happy to no longer have to buy diapers or pull-up.

In May we were able to meet our second boy, Will, on May 5th at 10:25pm. He came 10 days early, which made me extremely happy! My sister Wendee was able to drive down for the birth of Will. It was so nice for her to come since she was unable to when Joshua was born. My mother-in-law was able to come over to watch Joshua for us! It is so great having family who cares for us and is willing to help us out; thank you Maxine for helping us when we really needed it and thank you Wendee for making the trip just for the day. Our good friends from Gillette made the trip down later that month to meet him, Thank you for coming!

The month of June I met a lady at Gym Jam and our children LOVE to play with each other. We would walk to the Rec-Center together and now try to get together once every other week or so. I am so thankful I have her in my life. We also decided to make a trip to Idaho and Oregon to see our friends Chris and Sandy and so my parents could meet Will. We also vacationed in Idaho with Michael’s parents for a bit too. Both boys traveled so well!

In July we met our friends Danielle, with her two kids and Shannon with her daughter in Denver. We went to the Children’s museum for the first time and with now be making frequent travels to Denver just so our boys can play there. It is really a neat place. Michael, Will and I flew to Texas for my cousin Jayson’s wedding. Will did great on the flight there even after we missed our original flight out of Denver! My sister Wendee has a badge that can get her to the gates so we were able to spend some more time with her at our gate! It was so much fun, what a great way to wait for a flight. At the end of the month we bought our first Van. It is shorter than a van and not as wide so it drives like a car. We have had a few problems with it but are very blessed to have it.

In August Will was able to meet his Aunt Misty, Uncle Greg and family. IT was great being able to see them again. We cannot wait for them to live closer to us soon we hope!!! Michael and I also celebrated our 5th year wedding anniversary and my 26th birthday! I am so glad I have him in my life and cannot imagine life without him.

In the month of September Michael made a special trip to Denver so he could see his great friend Chris at the Denver International Airport. They were able to spend almost the entire day together as Chris had a layover. I am so glad Michael was able to see Chris a few times a year this year and pray the year of 2010 is like that as well. I also started going to the monthly meetings for the La Leche League and have received tons of support for nursing Will. I am so glad we have programs like that one.

In October we made it to Gillette once again. For January- April we made it to Gillette once a month then once Will was born we hadn’t made it back until October. It was great being able to go see our friends and family again. We had a fun Halloween carving a pumpkin and having our children dress up as a Cowboy (Joshua) and a little cow (Will). Michael’s work was having a trick-or-treat time so we drove up there and Joshua got a lot of candy, later we went to the Children’s Clinic where he got even more candy.

Will had his first Thanksgiving in November and cut two teeth, one on Thanksgiving Day and the other the day after. We drove to Cheyenne to spend the Holiday with Michael’s family. We had a great time and shared a wonderful meal together, thank you Maxine and Todd for your hospitality and thank you for loving us all so much.

We wrapped up the year with a wonderful Christmas season. It is always so wonderful spending Christmas with family and being able to watch your children fully enjoy the holiday! We did end the year getting sick, but we are on the mend! We have also spent many Thursday mornings at the Library for story time, which Joshua loves. This fall we started book babies for Will and have enjoyed that as well. Thank you everyone for being a part of our lives this year. It was truly an amazing year being able to watch our family grow!