2009 a year in review

Our family at the beginning of 2009

As 2010 looms ahead, I feel the need to look back on 2009. This year started out so differently than it ended.

In February, Trevor and I started P90X. We were workout machines. We saw changes in our bodies we never thought possible, even in a short time.

In March, on day 38, I found out I was pregnant and things changed greatly.

In April, Trevor's family suffered the loss of his unborn niece, Chloe Grace. It was so very sad and truly impacted Trevor. We never took for granted what a blessing our children are, at any age or stage of our last pregnancy.

In June, Trevor was laid off from his job of ten years. It still seems weird. Thankfully he was pretty busy with his handyman business and almost without missing a beat, he has made that his full time gig. We have been blessed. He has worked everyday of 2009 and has jobs pending for 2010.

In July we had a great family vacation to San Francisco. We also found out we were having another boy! That makes FOUR!

At the Crab House in San Fran

In August, CJ moved to Belton and Kendrick officially moved here to attend his senior year at Elgin High. CJ not being here daily has been really hard for me, thankfully he is close and we see him often.

August marked another loss in Trevor's family. Travis was diagnosed with testicular cancer and after a short battle, passed away on August 26th. This was extremely hard for everyone. We still miss him greatly and our hearts are saddened by him not being here physically with us.

November couldn't come soon enough for me. Pregnancy was rough, especially near the end. We were slated for a delivery on November 16th, but our little guy had different ideas. Hamilton Shane arrived on November 10, 2009. He weighed 9lbs 13oz and completed our family. The past seven weeks have been amazing with him and I have never been more full of joy and happiness as I am with our whole family. Hollister has adjusted to big brotherhood so well and having Kendrick here has been an incredible help.

As we look toward 2010, I know more big things arrive. The year will be filled with "firsts" for Hamilton and come June, graduation for Kendrick. We'll continue to work our business and bind our family. I am excited about what lies ahead...

Our family at the end of 2009