Auld Lang Syne, Hello 2011!

A bit of time to post before 2010 ends! It was quite a year! Busy as usual, full of fun as always! We did some house projects...namely a new fence, garage door, cupola, bathroom & entry floors, a new nursery etc...

We had happy news with the birth of Noelliah. That would definitely be our #1 story this year!! She wants to have a noteworthy birthday as it is September 11, 2010! We are loving every minute of snuggling and every little fun thing. She is growing so fast and is loved by and loves her sisters.

Aliyah and Keirah had a fun time celebrating their 4th & 8th birthdays together in August. It was one of the hottest days of the year, but right after it became bearable again.

Grandpa and Grandma P. had rough spots in their year with a broken hip for Grandma and a 2 1/2 week hospital stay for Grandpa. They are doing much better now and have been watching the girls again (both the girls and grandpa/grandma are glad). We are thankful that it has gotten better.

Great-grandma K. also had a rough patch with a broken hip, but has been able to move back to her previous place of residence. This makes it much easier to visit.

We have another cousin/new nephew. Little E was born 5 weeks after Noelliah. I think for now they are about the same size.

Josh and I celebrated 10 wonderful years of marriage for which we truly thank God. I think it is so much fun! It is a busy, crazy ride most of the time with our schedules, but I wouldn't want to share the ride with any other person than my soulmate, Josh!! I love you sweetie! We were happy to get a few days away in June to Florida. It was awesome, albeit hot and humid.

I have been able to see and reconnect with some friends that I haven't seen in years!!!!!! I hadn't seen my lovely college roomie for 10 years...precisely since Josh and I got married. We got to visit with her family when we went to Florida. My best HS friend and my paths have crossed again! I also got to see another childhood/college roomie friend just today!! It never ceases to amaze me with each one of these girls, no matter how many years it has been...it is immediately like old times. I am reminded of the richness and depth of our friendship and simply why we are friends. Love you girls!!!

We have been blessed beyond measure and the items listed above are just a tiny sampling of those blessings!! I'm listening to a 3 month old squeal and smile and wiggle while I type. I just love her! I love love love my 2 older girls and I LOVE my most wonderful husband!!!!

Happy 2011 to you and yours!! Be blessed!