Hello Friends and Family! It has been one incredible year for our little family, and I'm hoping everyone feels the same! I wanted to just review the year a little bit, but try not to make this blog TOO long, lol.
January
This was a pretty tame month, we celebrated my dad's birthday and just enjoyed the fact that we were pregnant! On the 17th, we found out we were having a BOY! I also started my second year of college, so that kept me pretty busy. :)
February
In February, we celebrated Valentine's Day and also got ready for our first year anniversary! My pregnancy was really progressing and I was feeling all sorts of kicks and jabs from my boy!
(Odd Pregnancy Cravings)
March
March was an eventful month! Shaun and I celebrated our first year of marriage of the 26th! I was so thankful for my marriage and how awesome my husband was. We also left for Boston to see my brother get married to his lovely wife, Nicole. It was SO much fun and it was an incredible experience. However, walking around Boston being almost 8 months pregnant was NOT fun. Hahaha :)
(My present...Don't worry, Shaun got a Kindle ;))
April
My brothers wedding happened on April 7th, it was beautiful! April was one of the most life changing months. It was an extremely hard month, but it was the best thing that could have ever happened to us. I thank God all the time for the events that took place. We also enjoyed the progress of my pregnancy! We celebrated Shaun's 24th birthday on the 28th, it was fun! :)
May
May was a relaxed month. I finished my semester of school and just enjoyed the last part of my pregnancy. We were definitely trying to prepare for our little one's arrival. We also had our baby shower in May!
June
June, what a big month! Most of it was spent relaxing and visiting with my amazing sister! Then, on June 27th we received the most precious gift EVER, our son Emery Joseph. I remember the whole experience like it was yesterday and I loved every single minute of it. It was the most incredible thing. I fell in love with my supportive husband so much more that day.
July
In July we said goodbye to my sister and hello to my wonderful mother-in-law Cindy who came to help us for 3 weeks. I can honestly say that I don't remember much from July, everything was kind of a blur between sleepless nights and figuring out the whole 'mom' thing. Then Emery turned 1 month old. It was the fastest month of my life!
August
August was honestly kind of a blur as well. We were just trying to get adjusted to our new life. I believe August was the month that we started getting the hang of things, like Emery not sleeping in bed with us anymore and actually sleeping at night. I also started my semester for school. Emery turned 2 months!
September
September was a fun month! Emery was really starting to show his personality and we had so much fun discovering it with him! He started to stay awake more often and he just really began to take an interest in everything! He also learned how to roll from tummy to back. I loved it so much! We also got a visit from my brother Heath and sister Nicole. Emery turned 3 months old!
October
October was a bittersweet month. Emery was getting SO big and SO fun, but he also had to have surgery. I spent the whole month worrying, but I knew I shouldn't have, it went perfect. He was such a little rockstar, he handled it so well. We went to visit Shaun's family in Chicago! It was a ton of fun. Emery learned how to roll from back to tummy. He also began to eat baby food! It was a great month! I also celebrated my 21st birthday on the 15th. Emery turned 4 months!
(Poor baby after surgery)
November
November was a fun month! We celebrated Emery's first Thanksgiving, it was so much fun! Emery got his very first tooth this month too! He has been turning into such a big boy! He just loves to be independent and play with his toys. He also loves to watch Yo Gabba Gabba while in his Jumper. He learned how to sit up unsupported for short periods of time! He's really turning into such a wonderful boy! Emery turned 5 months!
December
December was an amazing month! Between celebrating 'Nana's birthday on the 15th and Emery's first Christmas and New Years, we had a blast! Emery is so big now and it is just so amazing. He is sleeping in his crib now, he's starting to yell and talk more, he's learned how to jump in his jumper and put himself to sleep. He's almost ready to start holding his own bottle! It is crazy how fast he has grown over the past 6 months!
So there it is, my year in 1 post! I've loved reflecting on this past year and thinking about all the wonderful memories and moments that have happened. I am incredibly blessed with such a wonderful husband and an amazing son. I think I am one lucky girl! I know that 2013 will only bring more happiness and fulfillment into our lives and I can not wait! Happy New Year Everyone!!!!!
