2005 that is. It is a new year, sort of a new beginning. Our with the old and in with the new- right?
Our NYE was spent with our normal group of friends- we all had a funny albeit goofy time (how many times did I somehow say something totally off the wall? Maybe I was drinking a bit of bubbly instead of what I thought to be ginger ale ;) ) Lil AB fell asleep after a bit of trying to fight it off and Mr. Micah stayed awake right until he was ushered into bed as soon as we walked in the door. Crazy guy- I assume and hope that he sleeps long tomorrow and we get back into schedule.
So 2005 was a year of mixed blessings and nagging problems. I know that I haven't been the person I strive to be this past year and I vow to change that beginning now. I haven't been the mother or wife I should be for my family and it tears me up inside. I know that my faith isn't what it used to be and that makes me sadder than anything. I have lost the vibrance and honestly, I am not really sure how to get it back at this time. All I do know is that I am going to try. I am not really sure how, but I know if for nothing else, I want my kids to know what an important thing faith is and I want both of them to embrace it as their own someday and they can't have that oppurtunity if I myself am not living it out. So while I search for answers, I pray that you will pray for me and help hold me accountable. I know I will fail on my own just as I have before, but this is one thing I truly must not just let go of.
So as not to start the year off with a sad heart, lets look back on the blessings from 2005. First of all, we celebrated another year in the life of Mr. Micah. He is a ray of sunlight to our daily lives. He always has the cutest little sayings and mannerisms that somehow can brighten even the most cloudy days. He is such a loving and smart little guy, he continually amazes me day in and out. Potty training with him was a breeze and I am astounded at the depth of knowledge this cild holds. He knows his entire alphabet, his numbers through 20, all colors and shapes and can write all of the letters in his name as well as a few others here and there. He loves to sing, draw, and help mommy in the kitchen and is honestly a pretty good big brother. He is always trying to help her play with her toys and is the first one to tell me when she happens to whimper. I hope his love and devotion to her continue throughout life- it really melts mine and Tim's heart to see him love her so much.
While there were some minor scares early in this year with my pregnancy, our family was blessed this past June with a beautiful baby girl. Before going into the hosptal for my C-section, my heart was bursting with love for lil Micah and I had no idea how I could possibly have enough room to love this new child the same as I loved him...now I can't imagine my life without this sweet little angel. I guess god knew we needed some sweetness in our lives for he sure packed a lot into our little girl. She always has a smiling face for us each morning and just adores her big brother. I love to sit and just look into her big blue eyes and my heart just melts as she sits there sucking her little thumb staring back at me. Amazingly she already has 2 teeth, is sitting up on her own and looks to be in the early stages of crawling. Eeek! I can't wait to see how she grows in this coming year and continue experiencing all of her firsts that are yet to come.
Other highlights in this past year include the birth of two of our friend's babies, Jeremiah and Ellie, my 2 new nephews Aiden and Josiah, vacation at Lakeside, various youth events, and our 5th anniversary. God has truly blessed us and even though we don't always take time out to notice and thank Him for all he has given,looking back I can see how much we truly have to be thankful for.
This new year is sure to bring many new challenges and blessings and I can't wait to see all that is in store. There are a lot of possibilities and I can't wait to see how things all pan out.
I have had a wonderful time sharing in a little bit of my life here with you readers and hope that many of you will continue to stick with me throughout the next year as well. Please don't be strangers- let me know you are here supporting me- I love to get comments- it almost makes up for the fact that most of our mail is either junk or bills ;)
May God truly bless each and every one of you in this coming year and I can't wait to hear all about what is going on in your own lives. May you leave the old behind and begin again with a new slate. Peace on your head and goodnight.
Our NYE was spent with our normal group of friends- we all had a funny albeit goofy time (how many times did I somehow say something totally off the wall? Maybe I was drinking a bit of bubbly instead of what I thought to be ginger ale ;) ) Lil AB fell asleep after a bit of trying to fight it off and Mr. Micah stayed awake right until he was ushered into bed as soon as we walked in the door. Crazy guy- I assume and hope that he sleeps long tomorrow and we get back into schedule.
So 2005 was a year of mixed blessings and nagging problems. I know that I haven't been the person I strive to be this past year and I vow to change that beginning now. I haven't been the mother or wife I should be for my family and it tears me up inside. I know that my faith isn't what it used to be and that makes me sadder than anything. I have lost the vibrance and honestly, I am not really sure how to get it back at this time. All I do know is that I am going to try. I am not really sure how, but I know if for nothing else, I want my kids to know what an important thing faith is and I want both of them to embrace it as their own someday and they can't have that oppurtunity if I myself am not living it out. So while I search for answers, I pray that you will pray for me and help hold me accountable. I know I will fail on my own just as I have before, but this is one thing I truly must not just let go of.
So as not to start the year off with a sad heart, lets look back on the blessings from 2005. First of all, we celebrated another year in the life of Mr. Micah. He is a ray of sunlight to our daily lives. He always has the cutest little sayings and mannerisms that somehow can brighten even the most cloudy days. He is such a loving and smart little guy, he continually amazes me day in and out. Potty training with him was a breeze and I am astounded at the depth of knowledge this cild holds. He knows his entire alphabet, his numbers through 20, all colors and shapes and can write all of the letters in his name as well as a few others here and there. He loves to sing, draw, and help mommy in the kitchen and is honestly a pretty good big brother. He is always trying to help her play with her toys and is the first one to tell me when she happens to whimper. I hope his love and devotion to her continue throughout life- it really melts mine and Tim's heart to see him love her so much.
While there were some minor scares early in this year with my pregnancy, our family was blessed this past June with a beautiful baby girl. Before going into the hosptal for my C-section, my heart was bursting with love for lil Micah and I had no idea how I could possibly have enough room to love this new child the same as I loved him...now I can't imagine my life without this sweet little angel. I guess god knew we needed some sweetness in our lives for he sure packed a lot into our little girl. She always has a smiling face for us each morning and just adores her big brother. I love to sit and just look into her big blue eyes and my heart just melts as she sits there sucking her little thumb staring back at me. Amazingly she already has 2 teeth, is sitting up on her own and looks to be in the early stages of crawling. Eeek! I can't wait to see how she grows in this coming year and continue experiencing all of her firsts that are yet to come.
Other highlights in this past year include the birth of two of our friend's babies, Jeremiah and Ellie, my 2 new nephews Aiden and Josiah, vacation at Lakeside, various youth events, and our 5th anniversary. God has truly blessed us and even though we don't always take time out to notice and thank Him for all he has given,looking back I can see how much we truly have to be thankful for.
This new year is sure to bring many new challenges and blessings and I can't wait to see all that is in store. There are a lot of possibilities and I can't wait to see how things all pan out.
I have had a wonderful time sharing in a little bit of my life here with you readers and hope that many of you will continue to stick with me throughout the next year as well. Please don't be strangers- let me know you are here supporting me- I love to get comments- it almost makes up for the fact that most of our mail is either junk or bills ;)
May God truly bless each and every one of you in this coming year and I can't wait to hear all about what is going on in your own lives. May you leave the old behind and begin again with a new slate. Peace on your head and goodnight.
3:14 AM
I feel the same about my faith these days. Like I've allowed my passion to take a back seat to everything else.
I didn't realize you and Tim had been married for the same amount of time Erick and I have been! We're totally on the same timeline with everything aren't we?
5:41 PM
well jen, we're in the same boat. glad to be in the same boat with you!
let's hope and pray that 2006 brings us closer than ever and that God restores the faith you and i both desire right now.
<3