2009

It's 2009! I can't believe how fast time is going. It seems like just yesterday that Alison was as small as Chase and now she has grown so much and turned into such a wonderful little girl. Alison is getting through the adjustment of a new baby and mommy having to share her love. The first month was a little rough, but I only see small instances lately. Normally when she is overly tired. I try my best to do little things with her throughout the day. Alison loves Chase and I see him watching her and falling in love with her too.

I have a lot to be thankful to God for. He has blessed me with so much over the years. A wonderful family, friends, a job, a home, and a church where I love to go.

I've been praying for people lately who have not had anything close to a perfect 2oo8. People who have lossed loved ones and lost jobs, but have still maintained and even intensified their faith through it all. They are true inspirations despite the grief and emptiness they must be feeling.

I have one week left of maternity leave. I go back to work on January 12. Although it will be very hard to leave the kids after spending so much time with them I am also looking forward to it. I am going back 32 hours so it will be a nice schedule.

Here are a few more pictures for you to enjoy.



This is Alison (above and below) just a couple of

months old.

Chase at one month. He's becoming so alert.

Lately he's been smiling a lot more and starting

to talk (coo) when he's happy...not sleeping.

Here is Ethan playing on the snow tube my

mom bought for the kids.

Mom in her glory.

It's a little too stimulating yet but Chase has fun

on his Einstein mat at least for a few minutes.

Chase in his PJ's that Aunt Sheri bought

for him when I found out I was having a boy.

She had predicted that from the beginning so

she had them ready when I made the announcement.

Chase sleeping soundly.