Looking Back

Well this is the time of year when you are looking back at a year gone by, so.....
This has been a REALLY rough year for us! I remember the start of 2008... we had no idea where we were going to live. That in itself was the most stressful time of my life. But God has shown Himself very faithful to us. I know in my head that we should not have worried - but my heart was VERY worried. God has provided us with this beautiful house and has shown Himself faithful in providing a way for us to pay each month's rent.
The Summer started out great as a friend of ours provided us a way to have a wonderful vacation! Big Cedar was definitely the highlight of the year. We were able to go just after God moved us into this house and we sure did need a time to reconnect as a family. It was a once in a lifetime memory for us and the kids.
The summer was tight and we scraped by with help from family. We had to find creative ways to have outings as family fun - but all-in-all the kids had a fun one.
Soccer starts!!!! With all three boys playing we were again stretched beyond belief. Six to eight practices a week, Dylan reffing games and then our games on top of that. It seemed we were living and breathing S O C C E R! Oh and then football starts at school for Dylan. So then we added football practices four times a week plus in town and out of town games. I can't believe we made it withour forgetting something. My calendar sure was used! We just took it one day at a time I guess.
And then it's over!!! A little break is all we need, but straight into basketball we go! It is a lot easier now though because only Dylan plays and he practices at school and then just walks home when he's done. Out of town games are fun now - we call them our weekly date night with the kids! (always Mexican food!)
Christmas has been WONDERFUL! Christmas Eve we were able to go to Glen Rose to see Jeremy's Papaw. He is 93 and is a wonderful man. We haven't been able to go there for Christmas Eve in about 5 years - so we were very excited to go! The boys and Jeremy got to see cousins that they haven't seen in years.
WE have so enjoyed being home with the boys. We actually spent a night making Christmas Cookies - the icing got kinda messy but hey we had a blast! Playing games has been nonstop around here. Monopoly, Guess Who?, Basketball, Wii Fit, and Football are just a few faves to be named.
So now here we are starting 2009 - Jeremy and I have said it has got to be better than 2008 - but looking back we have learned a lot about each other and most importantly about our God! It is great to be able to say "He's still workin' on us!"
Here's wishing everyone a Happy New Year!