Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Happy New Year!


Since we didn't send out Christmas cards or a Christmas letter this year (I feel like a bad mom not sending out a xmas card for Julia's first Christmas), I felt I should send something out recapping 2008...

What a year! As 2008 started I had no idea what was in store for us. Andrew and I had a baby on the way and we were full of anticipation. When Julia was born, it felt like we were living someone else's life. As Andrew and I muddled our way through the early stages of parenthood, we learned a lot about ourselves and our new family. I learned, going back to work after being home on maternity leave for only seven weeks, that I was already so in love with our baby girl. I watched Andrew turn into an amazing father, taking care of Julia and working from home, as I went back to work.

The majority of the year was spent experiencing many of Julia's firsts and working A LOT. In July, we went to the beack for our annual trip with my in-laws. What a wonderful experience seeing the beach through Julia's eyes! She especially loved watching the ocean and the seagulls. Then, a couple of weeks ago, I joined the ranks of those that have been laid off. Gotta love the economy right now. Fortunately, I have some connections and will try to continue doing dyslexia evaluations privately as well as doing some contract work here and there. Ultimately, I know that God has a reason for everything and I just have to have faith.

Looking back over the year, I truly feel blessed. I have a wonderful husband and daughter. Julia is such a blessing in our lives. Each day she amazes us with something new. I have my health and a lot of people around me who love and support me.

I wish for each of you a happy and safe 2009.

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Merry Christmas

Hoping you all had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year's!







Monday, December 22, 2008

What a Ham!











Santa Baby

This past week we took Julia to have her first picture taken with Santa. I was not at all anticipating her taking a picture alone with Santa. I assumed she would fuss if we handed her off to a strange man and walked away, so Andrew and I had a plan that we would take a family picture with Santa and then Andrew would take a picture of Julia and me with our camera. So after standing in line for awhile, we finally got up to Santa and sat Julia in his lap so we could settle outselves in for the picture. When Julia didn't start fussing, we slowly backed away and tried to get a decent picture of her with Santa. It's hard to get a good picture of a baby with Santa, but I think we did alright...
Getting a little tired of Santa...