Happy New Year!

I am not usually the gooey blog writer so try to let this one slide...

What a great time to reflect on the past year! I feel truly blessed today for all the Lord has allowed into my life! I can't say that this has been the easiest year for me but I know I have learned many valuable lessons!

I want to first thank my husband for his unconditional love and unbelievable positivity. When I was on bed rest with little man, he wanted to be nowhere except with me. He took over all the responsibilities for the whole family! I can't believe that we have 2 kids! It seems like yesterday we were dating and making plans for our future! Now that he is working 8 hrs away I truly realize how much he does for me and the babies everyday! He is making big sacrifices for us and I appreciate him very much! Thank you Will for being such a great man! Distance definitely makes the heart grow fonder!

My sweet boys! I thank God for allowing me to have such wonderful boys! Thank you Jack for ALWAYS having a smile on your face! Your sweet personality fills my heart! I respect your grumpiness in the morning b/c you are MY child! I love that you are kind and loving! My little one, Max! You were a little bit of trouble before you arrived but many prayers were answered when you arrived healthy and perfect! You are so what our family needed! Your laid back personality makes me laugh! I love your sweet smiles and chipper coos in the morning. I can't wait to see how you interact with your brother! I love your chubby legs and beautiful eyes!

To my family & Will's family, I feel so much love and appreciation for each of you! Thank you for jumping in and helping me during the pregnancy & now with Will away! Your kind words of encouragement and love have made my life better! I am forever grateful! I hope to always be able to help in return when you need me!

My friends hold a very special place in my heart! I feel sometimes overwhelmed by the quality of women that I talk to on a daily basis! Thank you for lifting me up when I don't want to be lifted! Thank you for letting me cry if I want to! Thank you for celebrating with me the joys in my life! I hope I am to you what you are to me!

I know this is a little sappy but I want to say thanks for all that I have been given! I can't wait to see what 2009 has in store!