Good Bye 2008

I am so happy to put 2008 behind me for so many reason. Many of you that I talk with regularly or on Facebook know this year has been a bit crazy.
1. We sold our house and are still looking to find something close to Mike's work but are a little scared because there are some rentals that are forclosing and we are not ready to buy in this crazy market again.
2. We are living with my parents right now...it is good but there is nothing like having your own space.
3. A little friend that I really don't like to call my friend has come back to visit me!! ANXIETY! If you have ever experienced it before it is not fun. Trying to work through this craziness.
4. My dear grandfather passed away on Oct. 5th and it was the worst thing that I could have ever experienced. I am not sure how to deal with death. I keep trying to tell myself he is okay and I will be okay....but will it ever get better?
5. Mike lost his one and only Granny (he has only met one grandparent in his lifetime and this would be her) on Dec. 18th. As if the first death was not enough. It is hard for him and all we can do is be there for each other.
6. Jake hit his terrible two's around 18 months...

OKAY, enough of the bad stuff. The good stuff that we will take with us.....

1. We have learned what is important to us in our lives. And it so happens that material things are not it. It is nice to make a lot of money but it is what will make us happy at all times? Probably not.
2. We have a much more spiritual relationship with one another and God.
3. We have grown so much together as a family and are enjoying every minute of Jake's terrible two phase...haha.
4. We are so grateful that my parents are there for us and have allowed us to intrude in their space for the time being.
5. I realize I cannot conquer the world in one day and that it takes a lifetime to get things done in life.
6. Crying is acceptable.
7. I have an amazing group of friends (especially girlfriends) and I am not sure what I would do without them!

2009, will be filled with so many things and make a new chapter in our lives. I am excited to begin them all and cannot wait to see what God has in store for us all. But most of all there are some priorties on our list!!

1. Be more faithful in reading the bible.
2. Visit more with our family and friends in Colorado.
3. See and be there more often for my grandmother because I know she needs us.
4. Overcome this darn anxiety that trys to take me over.
5. Have more Mike & Jessica dates!!!

I hope everyone of you are blessed with an amazing New Year. We never know what is in store for us so we need to live in the moment and not in the past or future.

Happy New Year!!

Sneak Peek at our Family Photos...

We had our family photos taken again by one of my favorite photographers. She did our photos for Jake's One Year old photos. Anyhow, she did our family photos for our Christmas card. I thought I would share a few of them and I have saved the best for our cards! You will get those soon.