Quick version of 2012

2012 was a beautiful and difficult year! We were tested more than we ever have been, both individually and together, and we were blessed more then we could have ever deserved.

January

I started the last semester of my Undergrad education. Russell and I also bought our very first pieces of furniture that we consider real investments, a large sectional, new mattress, t.v. and a t.v. stand, we felt VERY grown up. ;)

February

 I cooked with a slow cooker for the first time EVER!! I was also about a month along and didn’t know it…I guess I should have known considering I could hardly ever get off of the couch because I was so sick all the time!!

March

We found out during the first week of March that we were expecting a sweet little baby. Our prayers had been answered and we were both terrified and excited! We also celebrated my 23^rd birthday.

April

The eldest of my baby sisters was married for eternity to her sweetheart, Jimmy, in the Lubbock Temple! I was admitted to the hospital for the first time during my pregnancy due to complications and was told to take it easy.

May

I GRADUATED, from Texas Tech University and it felt aaamazing!

June

We found out that we were having a sweet baby BOY! I moved to Amarillo and Russell stayed behind to continue to work so we could have insurance.

July

Russell surprised me and came to Amarillo for two days for our 2 year anniversary. I got a job at Child Protective Services as a legal guardian for kids in temporary care. Russell moved to Amarillo the last weekend of July. J

August

Russell started school again West Texas A&M University as a Biotechnology and Hospital Administration Major.

September

We took some beautiful maternity photos from the lovely Mack Castillo of Mack Photography. I started having complications in my pregnancy and was admitted to the hospital for the second time during my pregnancy.

October

 Crazy month! I was admitted to the hospital again on my dad’s birthday for Preeclampsia. I was released but ordered to be on bed rest until I gave birth. I came back 2 weeks later to be induced and gave birth to our BEAUTIFUL baby boy, Michael! This was also when Michael was admitted to NICU and we began the longest 2 weeks of our lives thus far.

November

Michael was released from NICU and we took him home with full, grateful hearts. We celebrated Thanksgiving in Lubbock with Russell's parents, Michael loved spending time with his Grandma and Grandpa Reed.

December

We celebrated our first Christmas as a family of three. Michael received a blessing from his Daddy, grandfathers, and Uncles. We also started renovations on our very first home! J

 

Here’s to hoping we can be just as blessed in 2013. Happy New Year, everyone!!!