Well, hard to believe that another year has ended and a new one is just beginning. My family and I are finally starting to settle back into a somewhat "normal" rountine of daily life, though most people who know me would hardly define my crazy, busy, chaotic life as anything but normal. We had a nice Christmas here at home. We went to Montana for Thanksgiving knowing that we would be spending here. Our New Year's Eve celebration was pretty mild. We went to our friend's house and stayed until Jordyn had reached her limit. We were playing guys vs. girls at Catchphrase and I'm sad to report that the girls were defeated (pretty badly actually!) But, we did have a great time there. Madyson and Elly are both back at school and thriving. Madyson is still doing extremely well. Elly and has really gotten into the swing of school and her teachers are always telling me how much they enjoy her and her enthuseism for life. My baby girl Jordyn will be celebrating her 1st birthday on Sunday. We are having a little party for her with our friends. I'll be sure to post pictures of her cute little face covered in cake for you all to see. One again I am just so amazed at how the year has flown by.
Looking back at 2007 we had had some of the best and worst experiences in our lives. In January we welcomed our beautiful baby girl into the world and she has since filled our lives with more joy than we could have possibly imagined. Terry's job is going well, although stressful!!! His store is growing and growing and growing which makes for a lot more work to accomplish with the same amount of employees to do it. I am so grateful and blessed to have such a great husband who works so hard so that I am able to stay home and raise our children. It has been a sacrifice but absolutely worth it!!! We are excited to see where Norco will take us next! Elly started school this year and loves it (though she doesn't enjoy waking up to get ready to go- yes, she's definitely her mommy's girl!) Madyson was placed in an advanced learning program and I just read her assessment for the year so far - shiny and perfect!! (I know I'm biased - but I swear, she's a genious! Right Grandma Lori???) Terry and I have had our stuggles with some tough things that have happened to our family this year, but through the trials, tears and pain we have learned to lean on and depend on each other more than ever. We appreciate all your prays and ask you to continue. Things seem to be nearing an end though it is still a daily stuggle. But God is so amazing! I have seen Him work miracles. He has taken situations that seemed so hopeless and turn them into some of my lifes greatest blessings. You don't always know what He is doing, but..... HE ALWAYS KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING!!! Put your trust in Him and he will never forsake you. I love you all and send you best wishes for a wonderful 2008!!!
