2009

Do you remember when you were a kid and the year 2000 was like at the end of all time and we would be flying with jet packs--if we were still alive and not nuked by then? Well we are still here--no jet packs--just hybrid cars. We were so very blessed this past year. Following is a list of random highlights of 2008:

Austin had another good Cardiologist checkup.
Shannon turned double digits.
I turned 40.
Dwayne finally built a dining room table and bench (after promising for 10 years to do so). I love, love, love it.
I celebrated 18 years of blissful marriage to my best friend.
Took (too few) "wine walks" with friends.
Lots of Family and extended Family gatherings.
Summer days in the back yard.
Trips to the beach.
Kayaking.
Wii came home.

AND...we started on the road to China that leads to our baby girl. We wish you a blessed Happy New Year. Suggestion for a New Year's Resolution--Choose Joy. Think about what that means, it's a huge thing when applied to so many areas of life. Instead of complaining about something, look for a good thing about it. Instead of pointing out faults, compliment, but be sincere.

Deb