Reflections....

Note: I started writing this on Jan 2nd....well better late than never. I will try to be a better blogger again!

Now that 2007 is over and 2008 has begun I thought I would reflect back on the year that just passed.....It amazes me how quickly time flies by.



The beginning of the year brought new hope and hope that we would see our little girl's face for the first time. As you all know this did not happen but we hold on and still embrace that hope. We believe that we will see Diana's face someday and we just have to be patient in waiting. We are willing to wait no matter how long it takes.



I have watched my boys grow from little kindergartners to big 1st graders. They never cease to amaze me. Matthew is such a great reader, has the most creative imagination and can draw like you wouldn't believe. He has matured so much this past year and I am so honored that I am his mommy. He is a sensitive boy who hates to see his family hurt or sad.



Bailey is a little boy who surprises me with his love of numbers. He definately did not get that from me. He loves to build with his legos and also to play with his friends. He prefers to play with others than by himself. He is always up for a good board game.....and of course he is my little cuddler.....If given the choice he will cuddle next to me any time....I know this will change in a blink of an eye but for now I am loving it. He has grown so much more confident this past school year and I can't wait to see him blossom even more.


So many memories have been made in 2007 and already a few in 2008.

• Looks like this will be the year that Matthew loses his first tooth. Its been wiggling for two weeks now.
• The boys had their first true sleepover just last week.
• We celebrated Dave's 40th birthday with gusto. Dinner with our closest friends and then dinner out with the boys on Daddy's "real" birhtday.
• We will welcome Baby H into our lives in just a few weeks when she comes home from China.

I know 2008 is not our year to bring Diana home but everyday we are a day closer. Although I can't wait for the "wait" to be a distant memory I need to cherish every day I have to make memories with my family.