Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Happy, Happy New Year!!

We had an extremely low key new years eve - I didn't even make it until 10pm while my wonderful hubbie stayed awake with a sick child till 1am and I got up with him again at 5am....kind of the way it has gone the past few nights. We had some friends over in the afternoon to go sledding and then stayed in.

We are so ready for 2008...bring it on! Looking back at 2007, we are ready for a new year. For us 2007 really helped us to grow and create a stronger family but we are ready for a fresh start to a new year. 2007 included of course the long road to our adoption, Ryan's lay off and job search, my completion of graduate coursework, Ryan's law enforcement training away from home, the death of my grandmother and of course two trips to Russia. It was also the year we brought home our son, Allie caught her first fish, the sell of our old home and our first summer in our new home. We are looking forward to 2008 - with resolutions to spend more time with family and friends (gone are the days I have resolved to lose 10 pounds or stay organized...Russia put things in a different perspective). Happy New Year to all of you and thanks for all of your comments and support in 2007!

6 comments:

Troy and Rachel said...

Happy New Year!! I am so glad you are starting off your year with your new, fuller family!! Wishing you the best. I'll be looking forward to updates on Allison and Brady!!

Jane said...

found you from over at Live with this Child of Mine....

LOVE your comment about the resolution to loose 10 pounds and getting organized! I have never been there..however we have (for the past three years) hosted a child for 6 weeks during the summer from Belarus, formerly part of Russia. Once you know how others live, your perspective changes.

Happy New Year to your family!

Carey and Norman said...

I am in 100% agreement with the new year's resolutions. It sounds like we both had a busy 2007 and are ready for some calm, family time in 2008. Norman has said many times that he is ready for the adoption to be complete and for us to be able to rest for awhile. Here's to a Happy New Year in 2008!

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year you guys! So far this year has started off wonderfully and look forward to introducing Brady and Al to their new cousin!

MandyJo013078 said...

Happy New Year! I'm so happy that you guys are home safe and sound! Hopefully the colds will get better now that you are home! Can't wait to hear about the adventures of Allison and Brady!

Becky and Keith said...

Happy New Year!