I don’t know why, but it has taken many attempts to write this. I had intentions to write it last weekend to post before the new year but every time I sit down to write it I change my mind. Last year was a tough but beautiful year for our family. I don’t like to get too personal on my blog or Instagram but our family went through many changes and life events that weren’t easy. Because of these events, God worked in our lives and grew our faith more than we could ever imagine. I felt and heard God like I have never before and because of this I my relationship with Him is the strongest it has ever been. For all of this, I am so thankful for the trials we go through. God stretched me and used me in ways I never thought possible and I can’t wait to see where He takes us and uses our family in 2016.
Last year, God gave us the gift of Emery Jane who has just blessed our family so much. We can’t imagine life without her! She is the happiest, sweetest baby that has a huge contagious giggle. She adores her big sister Adelyn, and it has been the most amazing 9 months watching their relationship grow.
We also celebrated Adelyn’s 2nd birthday and it was such a treat to be able to celebrate while my sister was in town. She missed her 1st birthday, so to have her here helping and planning was the icing on the cake! Garth and I have been loving the age of 2 as she learns so quickly and does/says something new everyday that surprises us.
In 2015 we had a baby, decorated a nursery, Adelyn made the transition to her “big girl” room, the girls took their first plane ride, we took our first family vacation to Texas, celebrated Adelyn’s 2nd birthday, started a blog, Adelyn took her first dance class, went to a family reunion, went to part-time teaching, threw our annual costume party, traveled to Omaha for Thanksgiving, and watched all the fun changes that a baby makes in their first year of life. The year 2015 brought us laughter, tears, many smiles, bravery, trials, gratitude, many messes, and endless “I love you’s”. Here’s to 2016 and remembering to live simply, play more, and continue to be thankful for all of Gods blessings.
Many blessings to you in 2016!
XOXO
