Happy New Year (almost)
With the New Year upon us, I like to take the time to reflect on the last year. It has been a whirl wind of a year. With the loss of the baby, Becca’s vision issues, a few car accidents, some may wonder how we survived at all. *sigh*
Well with the bad came a lot of good. After mourning the loss of the baby, we discovered in August that we were blessed once again to be pregnant. So far the little guy has stuck with us and is doing really well!
Becca has taken very well to her glasses. After being sent to the totally wrong doctor, we finally were placed with an amazing pediatric eye specialist that has been amazing. Becca’s eyes have vastly improved, no longer crossing while wearing her glasses and she sees much better.
As for the car accidents, not a lot of silver lining there. Our car looks very new *grins* and we did finally received the deductible for the accident in June. Lesson behind it all, Southern Californians drive like manics (I mean that in the nicest way possible).
Becca and I did a lot of touring this year. Disneyland, San Diego Zoo and the beach were our favorite places to visit. J worked hard and was published in Science Magazine! California has been fun, depressing, exciting, frustrating … yet really I am not sure I would trade it in … I have met some amazing people, started knitting, learned more about myself as a woman than I ever thought possible.
This next year brings even more surprises and excitement. Come the new year we will announce the boy that remains nameless, is no longer nameless (I promise Nic!) He will also be arriving, hopefully not till April! Becca is learning and changing so quickly, that the new year brings so many possibilities for her. J has applied for positions in Canada and a second post-doc, only time will reveal where we are jetting to next. I will become a mother of two, learn to knit more, design better and enjoy life to the fullest.
In the spirit of reflection, I created a little slide show of pictures from this past year. We wish you all the best this coming year and that all your wishes come true! (Thanks Goddess Betty for the help … oh and this is a tad on the long side, just a heads up!)
Having trouble seeing the slideshow? You can see it here!
Dang it! Unfortunately the slide doesn’t work for me
Woo hoo on the decision of the boy’s name, can’t wait till you make it official.
I hope your ventures in 2007 bring you closer to here.
Great Idea to right a year in review, I definately had a crazy year lol. I love your slide show
Happy New Year 2007 to you and your family. Cannot view the slide show though. Must be my internet connection
“Southern Californians drive like manics”
OMG, you are sooo right with that one. Just the other day I saw THREE people run red lights. I saw it as an omen and went right home.
I can’t wait to find out the name!!
FAB SLIDESHOW!!!!!! So much fun!
Neat sideshow!! It is fun to look back on the year, so much has happened.
The slideshow is incredible! (Love the one with your dad holding Becca up!)
Thank you for sharing so much with us throughout this last year. It’s been amazing to get to know you and J and Becca and Baby to Be (I’d like to take this time to recommend the name “Benjamin”).
Best wishes for you and your family in 2007!
P.S. Really. Benjamin. Think about it. Ben, Benji, Benji Boo Boo, Benj, Benjamino…. Becca and Benji.
I am glad that you and the baby are doing well. Let the New Year be better than the last, and may you have a healthy baby boy. May you and your family accomplish all that you strive for.
Love the slideshow! Here’s to a great 2007!
I can’t see the slideshow in either place, but I feel better knowing I’ll get a name soon!
You think Southern Californians are crazy drivers? Try driving in Austin, Texas as rush hour. LOL
Glad you made it through the year. Hope this upcoming one is a wonderful one for you.
The slideshow just wouldn’t work for me. That’s quite the year you’ve had, but it sounds like it’s ending on such a great note!
Love the slide show!
What a wonderful slide show. Great year in review! I am glad to know you and your family!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I love the pictures and the slideshow. I and I love Jack Johnson…great song!!!!
Have a wonderful New Year filled with love and new babies with new names and Big Sister Becca teaching him all she knows.
Cool slide show! I’m so excited about the new baby and the new adventures that Becca will experience in 2007!
Happy New Year to all of you!! Can’t wait to hear what little boys name is, I love hearing baby names (after 3 DD’s I have some left over boy names LOL
You have had quite an eventful year! Happy new year to you guys and many blessings next year! Loved the slideshow- it’s so fun to see what the past year brought!
I ran across your website just going through other’s blogs… I wanted to say I enjoyed your site and the structure! Well, okay… dunno about structure but the look is very clean.
Your daughter is beautiful and congrats on the little one on the way.
I wish your family a very Happy New Year!
Watching your slideshow is such a delight! How beautifully wonderful. Happy New Year! I hope 2007 brings everything you wish for and more…
Happy New Year to you and the family. Hope this is
the happy beginning of your most wonderful year yet!
Btw, I’d like to take this chance to say thank you for being a part of my 1st blogging year. I relaly enjoyed reading your journal of Becca and the family and of course the beautiful photos you posted. I look forward to more this 2007 especially with the coming baby. Take Care. God Bless You All Always.
(((HUGS)))
So precious So Beautiful so utterly wonderful!!!!
Thank you for bringing me into your glorious life…
It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know you and your glorious family…
Happy Happy New Year Chelle!!!
OMG, she is sooo cute .. the baby pictures are adorable .. she was cute then and even cuter now
Warmest wishes