2009...whoa!

so, i am doing the customary reflecting on the year that is about to end in 2 hrs. and it is quite mind blowing. i still can't believe all that has happened in the past 365 days. last year at this time we were daring to hope that a sweet, cute, funny little girl would soon be joining our family. we had no idea all that was to follow...probably a good thing. :) don't get me wrong, i am still reeling from the overwhelming blessings we have been given...however i am also not a big fan of change so this year has been a little rough too.

i'm still figuring out this whole mommy thing, and phil and i are trying to make time for us again. it's just a little unsettling when pretty much every conceivable thing in your life changes...except for God...for which i am so thankful. i am just reminded again and again that it's not about me. and thankfully, the beautiful smiles from our kids remind me of that every day.

i'm looking forward to see what 2010 will hold. i'm excited about continuing to watch our kiddos grow (i'm already amazed when i look back at pics of ari from just a few months ago or from when we brought her home!). i'm looking forward to putting down deeper roots here: making stronger friendships, spending more time w/ family and getting more involved at church. and i hope that i will grow closer to God - keep seeking Him and figuring out how to make Him the focus of all that we do. i hope that you are able to take some time to reflect and think about some hopes for the new year as well!