What A Year!!

Well 2008 will definitely be one of the most memorable years of my life. We had Austin Dec. 19th, 2007 and so 2008 was our first run at being parents. Oh what a year it was. It has been such a year of learning, changing, growing, and love. Most of these is Love. Austin has shown both Corey and I love like no other. He has brought a permanent smile to both our faces and a happiness that is with us when we wake each morning and close our eyes at night. We have had many firsts this year in 2008; first smile, first crawl, first step, first trip, first of many holidays, first meal (other than baby food), first illness, and many others. These will be moments I will treasure forever. I have also learned how truly great a parents love for their child is and for this I thank my parents. They have been amazing role models and contnue to love and support us more and more each day. The love a parent feels for their child begins with that first look and only grows stronger with each day. I feel so blessed to have had such a wonderful year. Corey, austin, and I have been so blessed. I have basically been able to be a stay at home mom and austin has been able to avoid day care b/c of our families. I have been able to be there for almost every smile, laugh and tear. I am very thankful for all that 2008 has brought. I have learned so much about me as a person. I love being a mommy more than anything in this world and am so excited to see what 2009 holds. I thank my family and friends for all their support this year. I am so excited about all the fun 2009 holds: Aunt Karla's wedding, aunt Missy's wedding. Aunt Sara's wedding and Baby Luckey's arrival. It is going to be a great and busy year here at the Sanders household especially with a toddler. Happy 2009 everyone I hope it brings you as much happiness as 2008 has brought to my family.