Our Year In Review…
If I’m being honest here 2016 has probably been one our hardest years we’ve ever encountered as a couple. Mike and I have been together for almost 11 years and there had been ups and there have been downs but this year definitely takes the cake.
Between health scares with us or family members, financial problems, everyday stressors, expensive things breaking in or around the house, family rifts, our mothers moving out of state, the loss of one very special Nana and just last week we lost Mikes Uncle as well. We’ve been hit again and again this year with scary situations or bad news.
The best part of this year by far was welcoming Miss Tenley James to our family. When I think back to the day I found out I was pregnant with Tenley. A hot summer day in 2015 I was filled with all sorts of emotions. The biggest one being why? Why now? It felt like another baby was the last thing we needed. But ah, as usual, God knew we needed this sweet gift to get us through the coming year. Tenley has been the most incredible blessing to our family. A blessing we didn’t know we wanted or so desperately needed. It all makes sense today when I look back on this year. Through every hard situation we were dealt I held that baby in my arms and thanked God for her over and over again.
Tenley was with us when I witnessed my Dad having a seizure, Tenley was with us when we cried as we said goodbye to our mothers, Tenley was with us as we stood at Nan’s bedside as she took her least breath, Tenley was with us when we didn’t know how we would make it through this year without cracking. Tenley James. The angel God sent to us to help us through this trying year. I am SO thankful for my Tenley.
As usual I will do my year in review and highlight the good times we had this year. Because even with how hard its been…there’s been a lot of good!
January
We played hard in the snow and dealt with Winter the only way we know how. KEEP WARM.
February
Valentines Day 2016
I was uncomfortable and I was ready to have my baby
March
It was go time! Look at that belly! I was large and in charge!
On March 22nd our world became a whole lot sweeter when we welcomed Tenley James into our family.
April
We settled in as a family of 6, just as the weather started to get warmer. Spring was on the way!!
Mike and I officially became an Aunt and Uncle and the kids got their first furry cousin… Welcome Cash!
May
Kensington and Tenley became BFFs
We celebrated Mothers Day the only way I know how….with the four who made me a mom!
June
Fathers Day 2016. We love our Dada!
I turned THIRTY!
July
July 4th
On July 17th Logan turned 4!
Happy 4th Birthday Logan Michael!
August
Uncle Zacky treated us to the Florida Georgia Line concert
Kamryn started 1st grade!
September
Tenley just keeps getting bigger (and more cute)
And we celebrate our favorite guys 31st birthday!
October
Auntie had her homecoming dance
It was our best Halloween yet!
November
Our Kensington Bree turns TWO!
Thanksgiving 2016 – So much to be thankful for!
December
We did all things Christmas and made sure it was a season to remember!
On December 31st our Kamryn Alexis will turn 7!
What a year!! I hate to say I’m happy to see this year go by I truly am. I’m looking forward to better days in 2017.
We wish you all a happy and healthy new year!
God Bless!!
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