the end of another year

As this year comes to an end I can't help but to reminisce over the good times. Wishing I could go back and relive them all over again. Ahhhh. Here are all the good times of 2008 on sumner ave.

1. Our first son, Jack was born. (Jan. 31st)

2. I threw Tim a successful "surprise you're 28!" birthday party.

3. Watching the Daffodil Parade from my front yard.

4. Laying in bed all day on Mother's Day (ok, more like half of the day).

5. Celebrating three blissful years married to Tim. (June 4th)

6. Operating a yard sale in probably some of the most toasty days of the summer.

7. Fourth of July down at the Ocean.

8. Lily's 2nd birthday.

9. Super Saturday. Our church's summertime carnival-like festival.

10. Planning, baking, and tasting cupcakes with my sister Amy.

11. Sharing a birthday lunch with my BF Danielle.

12. Trick-or-treating with my little leopard and chicken.

13. Thanksgiving dinner with family.

14. Walking downtown to watch the bridge lighting.

15. Visiting with friends and going to see Brandi Carlile in Seattle.

16. All of the hometown celebrations downtown.

17. The anticipation of snow and watching as it falls on our neighborhood.

18. All of the "sister nights". When my 3 sisters and I go out on the town.

19. Watching Tim in our Church Christmas play. (They worked so hard on it. It turned out really well!)

20. Family time.

21. Christmas Eve.

22. Christmas Day.

23. Wiping off little sticky fingers and hands.

24. First smiles, laughs, giggles, words, and steps.

25. Reading books to little eyes and eager minds.

26. And many more happy 2008 memories I have yet to reminisce over.

Thanks be to the Lord, for he has provided such a wonderful year. I'm inspired by his awesomeness! Eagerly anticipating more triumphs and challenges as he unveils another year for us. Here's to 2009, a year full of love and laughter!

Happy Birthday Kyler!

Yesterday was my niece Kyler's 12th birthday. I cannot believe she is twelve and in middle school already. I remember volunteering in her first grade classroom like it was yesterday. Oh, how the days have gone by! And in the days that past, what times we've enjoyed; some happy some sad. Here are a few glimpses of times past in the life of Kyler.

1. When my sister Amy was due to have her second child Kyler was very excited, mostly due to the fact that she believed Amy was having a sister for her to play with. Much to her dismay, they welcomed a little boy Corbin into their family. "but where's my baby sister?" is all Kyler could say.

2. Another favorite memory of mine happened around her second birthday (I think). The Disney movie Tarzan had just come out and she had memorized most of the words to You'll be in my heart. I can still see that little girl sitting at her kitchen table with golden brown ringlets singing this song. So precious!

3. Last and possibly my favorite happened at one of my bridal showers. I unwrapped a beautiful jewelry box, handmade by Kyler. That pretty much describes Kyler for me. She's sweet, thoughtful, and always so creative! She's constantly making great things and crafts for the people she loves. We love you Kyler! Happy Birthday!

Merry Christmas Young and Old

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. I hope your day is filled with love and laughter, shared with friends and family. Love from our family to yours!

Cristmas Pix & New Adventures

Well, our new Christmas pictures are in. I have to say I'm impressed with the way they came out. I was a little discouraged with the past picture conundrums. Need I remind you of the great pumpkin farm disaster of 2008? Alright it wasn't that bad, but close:) So, I am pleasantly surprised with our Tree Farm 2008 pix. Here they are, enjoy!

Jack at his best.

Lily amongst the trees.




The fam close up.


A little family portrait in the forest.



On a different note, I wanted to announce I have started yet another business adventure. Yesterday, I signed up with Scentsy under my sister Amy. For those who don't know what Scentsy is, they offer an awesome array of scented wax, warmers, plug-in warmers, car candles, and room sprays. I love it! That is why it was so easy to make the decision to represent Scentsy. Please check out my website below or under my Good Reads List.
Merry Christmas!
www.scentsy.com/katieg