Quick Recap of 2011

2011 has come and gone. I can't believe Jackson wasn't even 2 at the beginning and is just about to be 3! Life never has gone faster than after having a child.

We did a handful of home improvements in 2011. Mel changed out the stair rails and redid Jackson's bedroom in Januray. In July our shower broke and we were forced to repair it.

 In March, we had someone come and tear out the old desk and lay cement for our back patio. It was quite the ordeal, and I never actually blogged the before and after of it. Then in September, Mel took everything out ot the laundry room, repainted it, and hung cabinets.

We didn't take any real big trips this year. Most of our adventures were around Houston.

While Mel and Sharon were here in January, we made a trip to the Zoo.

We celebrated Jackson's 2nd birthday at Old McDonald's Farm in March.

 Brian and his Dad were able to attend the Final Four games in April.

The summer brought many trips Downtown. We made a trip down for a paddle boat and train ride.

 We all expereinced the World's Largest Sprinkler.

 We caught an Astro's game, and Jackson recieved his very own ball.

Brian and I celebrated our 6th anniversary with dinner and a musical.

 Over the 4th of July weekend, we soaked up the sun, sand, and pyramids at Moody Gardens.

 My family came down in August. We took a trip to the Blue Bell Factory.

In August, right before school started, we went camping for the first time as a family. Jackson loved Yogi's Campground.

 In September, we went to a football game and spent time with Papa Mel and Grandma Sharon.

 Jackson went to the Aquarium for the first time.

 We flew to Wisconsin for Thanksgiving and enjoyed lots of family time.

The year was also filled with numeours days of swimming and splash pad trips with family and friends.

 There was no shortage of playtime at the park.

It felt like Brian spent most of the year looking for the "perfect" job and when he stopped searching, God placed one right in his lap. Our heart was overjoyed with the knowledge of a 2nd child and then devastated with the loss. I loved committing scripture to memory each month and being able to spend so much time at home with my family. Despite Jackson's stitches and looming medical bills, I am extremely grateful we didn't spend the year in the hospital and that we are healthy.

This year had many ups, a few downs, but the thing that never changed was the way God met us where we were and blessed us beyond anything we deserved. I know God will do the same for us in 2012!