Good Bye 2009!!

It has been another great year for us, lots of happiness, laughs and prosperity.

A year in review:
Brooklyn: moved to a toddler bed (Jan) became a big sister (April) and potty trained (Aug), started preschool (Nov)

Brycen: was born (April), rolled over (July), Sat up (Aug), Crawling (Oct) First words -momma and dadda (Nov) Cruising across furniture (Dec) Hopefully 2010 brings your first tooth buddy!

favorite quotes of 2009...
1. Mamma!! and dadada!! - Brycen
2. Mommy, I am so glad I have a brover! Brooklyn


most adorable moments:
1. Brooklyn singing tinkle tinkle to her brand new baby brother.
2. Brycen sitting with mom and dad comes in the door, I ask him who's here and he says "dadda dadda!"

Most heroic moment: Daddy fixing stuff. "my hero daddy!" Brooklyn

Best vacation: Trip to the cottage in October
Worst Drive: To Brockville in labour and we ran out of gas

Worst day of the year: Brycen's febrile seizure and hospital trip
Best days of the year: Brycen's birth, Brooklyn's Christmas this year! (So fun!)

Most difficult challenge of our lives: The sleep deprivation (boy you are a terrible sleeper)
Greatest feat: Brycen learning to crawl...that kid was determined.

Good Bye 2009 you were good to us and we are hoping for a purposeful and rewarding 2010.


Just a little FYI: For the first time in almost 20 years, a bright "blue moon" will grace New Year's Eve celebrations worldwide.