What a Year...

Oh boy, is it really the end of 2010? I can't believe how fast this year went and honestly, I think now that we have it behind us - I can breathe a sigh of relief.

He couldn't be a better husband!

I will start off by saying that it wasn't an easy year for us, actually the past couple of years haven't been easy. Things have come and gone, eventually gotten worse, then gotten better. Both Jeff and I have grown so much, not only as individuals but as a couple. We have been through a lot of trials, but I believe they are slowly coming to an end. Because of this, I am bound and determined to make 2011 the best year we have had so far.

Things that have happened this year - starting in January:

January

Cash is 3 months old!

I went back to work after being on maternity leave - only to find out that there was a lot going on and everything got messed up while I was gone. Cash turned 3 months old and started his round of shots during this month (we found out he doesn't like them at all!)









February
Well, after being back at work for a month, I found out on Feb. 12 that I was being laid off. Needless to say I wasn't too happy about it, but things happen for a reason. I went through a lot to try and get my severance and am so glad I'm rid of the company that I had worked for.

March
Well, it happened again - I FOUND OUT I WAS PREGNANT! Needless to say I was in a state of shock and couldn't believe it. Jeff was stoked and that helped me feel a little better about it. Also, started receiving my unemployment.

April

At his first Bee's game!

Cash turns six months old and went to his first baseball game! He is growing up so freaking fast. Also, during Easter weekend my friend took me to the ER because I started bleeding - A LOT!! I thought I had lost the baby, but learned that it was still there. Jeff also turned 32 on April 6 and on April 22 Jeff and I celebrated our four years of being together!





May
My darling niece Bentley Brynn turned one! She is a doll and I love her so much. Jeff also started a new job during this time which is going to enable me to stay home.

June

IT'S A BOY!

Because of my insurance being taken away from me, I have to switch doctors and hospitals with the baby. I'm halfway done with my pregnancy and we find out that we are having another boy! Also, Cash started fully crawling on his 8 month birthday. :-)







July
Not much went on this month, we started enjoying Cash a lot more since he was more mobile and learned that he loves to go everywhere we do!

August
Again, not much happened this month, being pregnant and having a young one - we didn't do much.

September

Cash is 11 months old!

I turned 32! I can't believe how fast time is going by and honestly being in my 30s has been a big change for me. We decided to renew our apartment lease for another 9 months because we are unable to move up to Woods Cross.

October

Colt Jefferey Hawkins, born Oct. 29

BUG TURNS 1!!! We can't believe that our little bug turned one on October 27. It's crazy how fast time flies and it seemed like yesterday that he was just born. Two days later (at 3:30 a.m.) my water breaks a week before my scheduled c-section. At 8:02 a.m. Colt Jefferey Hawkins comes into the world! Our boys are officially 1 year and 2 days apart!





November
Jeff is working a lot! After being home for a week (and sick none-the-less) Jeff went back to work and went back to 12 hour days for two weeks. We celebrated Thanksgiving with my fam and I cooked this years dinner. :-) Cash starts officially walking during this month!

December
Well, things are crazy on the home front as Cash is into EVERYTHING!!! We struggled financially like we have all year, so Christmas was a very small Christmas this year. Jeff and I have taken one step closer to having financial freedom and we should have everything taken care of by the end of January. Cash is also getting four new teeth to add to the 8 he already has. He is growing up so fast, we don't know where the time has gone!

Well, there you have it. Our year in review... I could have gone into more detail, but that would have been boring! haha I hope that everyone has a great New Year and remember to also keep smiling.

I've definitely learned:

WHAT DOESN'T KILL YA, MAKES YA STRONGER!

My family is complete!

Here's to new beginnings in 2011~