So, I have once again let time get away from me... Brooklin is now almost 10 months old. We survived Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's:). It was actually lots of fun! In November, I turned another year older, and to be honest it was the best yet. It meant so much more having Brooklin there with me! Of course it meant a lot having my family and Brandon there with me too!...very special. Then came Thanksgiving...it was busy as usual. We started off at Granny's and then back to Grandma and Papa Snyder's. Brooklin was able to spend some time with her brother's at Granny's. She always enjoys that! Christmas seemed to creep up on us this year! But as usual, everything fell into place. It always seems like it won't, but Christmas has a way of working itself out. On Christmas Eve, we went to Gramma and Papa Jones's house. Brooklin had lots of fun! She loves playing with all her cousins...especially having twin cousins that are kind of close to her age. It is good for her...it makes her try new things...she already wants to be bigger than she is...however, Momma's not ready!!! Then on Christmas Brooklin and I went to Grandma and Papa Snyder's for an early morning gift exchange...hard for me to stop doing that. I am not really ready to grow up either:). We then went back up and woke up Daddy. He went and picked up the boys (Mason and Kai), and we met them at Granny and Poppi's. We had a great time...lots of presents and quality family time. Then, the boys, Daddy, Brooklin, and I traveled back to Union Mills for our Snyder family Christmas. It's always a mad house...lots of people and things going on...a big whirlwind...and I love it! I wouldn't have it any other way! On New Year's Eve, we went to Auntie's house. We had a Wii bowling tournament. I was out in the first round...and then Brooklin and I fell asleep on the couch by 10:30. Luckily Grandma and Papa were ready to go home around 11. I was wide awake for the passing of 2008. Stared at Brooklin the very last minute of the year and the very first of the new one. It was special to me. She made 2008 the best year yet! I was so blessed and I know that the blessings will grow each year I have with her. Daddy had to work, so we kept in contact by phone. Besides all the holidays, Brooklin is growing and learning like crazy! She's almost walking...cruising around furniture, and pushing her toys around. She loves her veggies, Elmo, clapping, water...and loves music. She is quite the dancer and has developed a very humorous head shaking thing. She's a character. She still is bringing much happiness to my life and teaching me more everyday. Who knew I would learn so much from a baby... She keeps me on the go...quick little girl! And we haven't really mastered what "no" means....well, I haven't anyway. She just smiles...sometimes laughs...and continues with her business. I've got my work cut out for me....so does Daddy! But I am ready...and so glad that I've been given the opportunity to take this job! So, anyway, here is to a great 2009! May God bless you all this year and all the ones to follow! xoxo
