Friday, January 2, 2009

Happy new year!

I hope 2009 will bring joy and happiness to everyone.

2008 was such an intense year for me...LOTS of ups and downs. What a roller coaster ride it has been! I thought my pregnancy would forever stay what I'll remember from 2008 with all the hard times I went through...but you know what, now I just remember the birth of my incredibly beautiful baby girl Anaïs. I am so thankful to have her be a part of our family, she brought us even closer than we were before!
When I think back on 2008, I do remember some not so fun times, but I became a stronger and better person by getting through them.

For me, 2008 has 3 highlights and here they are:

Jeff: my incredible husband and best friend. He is the love of my life and I am so lucky to have him. So many people spend a lifetime hoping to get even a moment of the kind of love we have for each other and I never take that for granted! With him by my side I feel like there is nothing I can't do. He is ALWAYS there for me, no matter what I need and he makes me feel like I am the queen of his world. I love him so much.


Samantha: My first born princess...I still can't believe how fast she's growing up!! I love this girl so much it hurts!! She is such a smart little girl and amazes me everyday. She has such a good heart and ALWAYS thinks of others, I am so proud of her for that!

Anaïs: my baby girl! She is my hero! Seriously, how can such a young baby have taught me so much already? I have become such a better person thanks to her. What strikes me the most about her is how happy she is ALL THE TIME! She brings so much joy to our lives! I love her in such a special way and I feel so lucky to be her mom.
Once again, Happy New Year to everyone out there!

11 comments:

Sarah said...

What a sweet post!! You truly have a beautiful family. And I'm sure they all feel just as lucky to have such a special mom and wife. Happy new year!

Unknown said...

What a wonderful family you have! We are so glad to have gotten to know you. Blessings to all of you in 2009.

mejane said...

Your post brought tears to my eyes. I remember the early days when you were still pregnant and started posting on POLP. I was just a newcomer too. WE HAVE come a long way!
Your family is gorgeous!

Unknown said...

You are a wonderful mom. Thank you for opening up your home to us so we can get to know you better. Happy New Year to you and your family.

Melissa Swartley said...

Your family is so beautiful and blessed to have you as a mom and wife! I'm so glad we have met through our special little ones! Happy 2009!!!!

Caden and Mommy said...

Alex!
Isn't amazing how far you can come in a year and how much you can endure! Your girls are adorable - and both are growing up so quickly! I love the chocolate post below - the things kids say are great! I can't wait for caden to start talking in language I can understand - I'm sure he will come up with some good ones!
Trisha

Emma said...

Quel magnifique message !!! Vos famille respire l'amour et la joie de vivre, tes princesse ont cette etincelle dans le regard que seul les enfants choyés ont ! Je vous souhaite une très bonne année 2009 et je souhaite à votre famille une vie toujours remplie d'amour et de joie. Bonne santé et prenez bien soin de vous. Gros bisous

Lisa said...

That's a great post! Here's to an awesome 2009!

Kim said...

That is a great post. Your family is so beautiful! You are super lucky to have a man that is forever by your side. I am sure he treasures you! Your two girls are going to grow up with an amazing mother to aspire to!

Sarah said...

My eyes are full of tears! That is so sweet Alex and I know that your family feels that you are their everything.

Greene Family said...

You have a beautiful family!! Great post - so sweet! Happy New Year!