2009 Memories

 2009 Memories I will cherish:

12 years of marriage with my husband, Tom.
I am another year older and wiser, 36 years old!
Reconnecting with old friends, meeting new ones, and even saying goodbye to some dear ones.
Listening to my youngest daughter, Gracie pray and ask Jesus to live in her heart and forgive her of her sins.
Being asked to baptize my dear friend Carrie and a sweet Kindergartener I teach in Sunday School.
Revisiting my Mother's childhood Kentucky home and reconnecting  with my cousins.
The look on Gracie's face during her 5th Birthday Party.
Celebrating Uncle Ricky's Birthday.
Spending Mother's Day with my Mother and Sister, shopping antique stores, laughing at the old toys we use to play with!
The overwhelming prescence of the Holy Spirit, I felt when Tom took me to the Dunes for a getaway in April.
Spending time reading my bible, writing my favorite verses in the sand.
Tom grilling the best steak and lobster for lunch while I played in the sand.
Playing softball with family and the neighbors in our court.
Laughing with Amy about how random we are and how we are just not right!
Sending Taylor to camp. Praying God will protect her and she'll come home filled with a little more of Him.
The moment Michael Jackson was announced dead. Shocked and saddened.
Michael Jackson's funeral. Crying so hard, thinking it was one of the saddest tradegy's I've ever seen.
Watching Amy cry just as hard with me over Michael's funeral!
Realizing how fragile life is.
Realizing I need to share the hope of salvation with my friends and family TODAY. Tomorrow is not promised.
Hot summer days swimming with my girls.
Zoo trips with the family.
Going to see "Wicked" with Michael and Amy!
Stepping out of my box and going on vacation in an RV.
The feeling of chiggers on my legs for weeks after my trip.
Resolving, NeVeR to take another camping/RV trip again!
Tom and I trying to fing the Newport Aquarium. Its like they picked up a big ole' tub of water and dumped it on the border of Ohio and Kentucky! Go figure? We couldn't!
Praying all year about whether or not to homeschool and finally making the decision.
Taking a leap of faith. Homeschooling all three girls.
Veteran's Day with my Dad. Listening to his stories about the army. He spoke with intense emotion and could recall an event as if it were yesterday. It helped me understand who he is and why he is the way he is!
Thanksgiving with the entire family!
Decorating the house for Christmas. I love getting out the decorations. Old and new.
Showing my daughters the Christmas treasures my Mother made for me and my sister in 1973, 1977, 1980.
Spending time at the Children's Museum "The Power of Children" exhibit.
Christmas Eve watching Carrie.
Feeling the prescence of the Holy Spirit Christmas Eve. It truly was a Holy Night.
Enjoying the smiles on the girls faces Christmas morning but being more blessed that they said "Happy Birthday Jesus" before they tore into the presents.
Getting my camera.
Ricky loving his Elvis ornament and catalog.
Troy liking his wrestler guys.
Christmas brunch.
Christmas day in our jammies.
Time spent with Grandma and Grandpa with the dogs playing Bop-it!
Spending New Year's Eve with my family and friends. Eating, talking, laughing, taking time to go to the church to pray,watching Anna be King Kong, and watching the ball drop!
Kissing my hubby once again!