9 Years

9 years ago yesterday, I gave birth to that hottie. Believe it or not, she came out very tan and with a ton of dark brown hair. Matt looked at her, then at me and said she wasn't his:) Poor girl had jaundice (hence the tan) and I had lots of dark hair as a baby. She was our little monkey and we were so glad to have her.

Here are 9 things I love about this girl:

1-She has the most beautiful smile that lights up her face.
2-She will play pretend with her sister for hours!
3-She is so compassionate. She never wants anyone to be sad. I have seen her comforting friends with her arm around them, trying to make them feel better.
4-She has a crazy sense of humor. She makes us laugh with the craziness that comes out of her mouth.
5-I never have to ask her to do her homework. It is always done right after school.
6-She loves to help cook.
7-She has an amazing voice.
8-She loves to shop just like her mom:)
9-She loves her family.

Tay- we are so glad to have you in our family. I couldn't imagine life without you!

2010

Biggest Purchase:
All the items to finish our downstairs including our carpet:) But it was SO worth it!

Favorite Movie: Alison in Wonderland, Eclipse,
Funniest Movie: Despicable Me
Worst Movie: Repo Men-HORRIBLE!!

Favorite Celebrity: Sandra Bullock


Least Favorite Celebrity: Lady Gaga-NASTY

Guilty Pleasure(s):
Hot Chocolate, reading, lunch with my girls, sleeping in

Sickest Moment:
All the squishy dog poop I cleaned up that was wet from the sprinklers.

Saddest Moment:
Loosing a couple of people that were too young to move on from this life.

Achievements: Learning to really love cooking, finishing the basement,moving everyone into new rooms a week before Christmas.

2010 "Firsts": Having all 3 kids in school all day, road trip without my hubby for over 10 hours of driving, surviving a year of having Matt gone more than he ever has and making our relationship stronger than it has ever been:)

Lessons Learned:
Using my time wisely, saying "no" instead of trying to be a people pleaser.

2010 in 1 word: Exciting

2011 will be:
AMAZING!

Hopes for next year:
Financial freedom, more family trips, great health for my family, a healthy new niece.