Looking back...2008

It's always exciting, on New Years Eve, to look forward to a new year. A new year...filled with promise and hope. As we leave 2008, may we remember the blessings given and grow from the struggles. I want to slow down and take a breath to enjoy the wonderful things God has given me.

In our home during 2008...

• We were blessed with our little girl, this year.


• We were able to travel and spend time with our friends.


• We experienced stress with changes and uncertainty in Allen's company.


• We have grown closer to our church family.


• We endured a football season without a bowl game. It will get better!


• I shopped a lot with my Mom.


• Benjamin got to meet Lightening McQueen, at Disney. Priceless!


• Georgia-Kate went to her first Razorback game.


• I experienced the loss of a classmate: a talented and wonderful friend.


• Benjamin turned 3 years old.


• I spent many "Thursday Lunches" with Annie, as we solved the world's problems.


• I talked to my sister on the phone, nearly everyday.
• God protected Allen from injury when he wrecked his truck.


• We were blessed with good health within our family.


• Allen and I celebrated 7 years of marriage.(....or what Allen thinks is like 70 years!)


• We turned our library/office into a playroom...big adjustment for Allen and I.


• Allen played fantasy baseball and football.


• Benjamin actually talked to Santa.


• We enjoyed a fun and wonderful holiday season, with our friends and family.

A few pictures of 2008:

Learning to build a snowman

Georgia-Kate was born 2-26-2008. 7lbs 3 oz.

Benjamin and Henry at the beach, North Carolina.

Disney World

Georgia-Kate's Micky Mouse ears.
The Birthday Boy

Benjamin and JP

Benjamin cheering on the Hogs!

My 1st Razorback Game!

A Halloween Bee and Spider

Little Bee!

Thanksgiving

Benjamin and Santa

Georgia-Kate's little Christmas outfit.

Happy NEW Year!