PS- A lot of the happenings of 2011 didn't make it on the blog because I was horrible about blogging while I was pregnant! So this will be the first time you see or hear about a lot of this! ;)
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January
We went to Chicago for the first time ever. Shon had a test to take there. We loved it and can't wait to go back!
Found out we were PREGNANT! Finally! This brought emotions of joy and fear...but the joy and excitement eventually outweighed the fear.
Also shortly thereafter, found out that one of my best friends, Andrea, was also pregnant and due just 3 days after me!
February
My hubby, Shon, turned 26. My sister, Sophia, turned 10. One of my best friends, Megan and her husband Jared, had their first baby- a little girl named Lola Ryan. This was the first baby born to our little group of friends and we were (and still are!) all so in love with her!
March
Announced our pregnancy on this blog!
Match Day happened in March. Shon was in his last year of medical school and we would find out where he matched for his residency program on St. Patrick's Day. It's a pretty dramatic deal- big ceremony with the whole class and spouses/family present. Everyone receives an envelope which they all open at the same time which tells where they will be going. We could have ended up in Michigan, Illinois, or stayed in Louisville....the latter of which was our first choice because we didn't want to move any farther away from family...especially with a baby on the way. Another prayer answered --- we found out we would STAY!
On March 23, our niece and MY Goddaughter (!), Natalie Rose, was born. She became our 13th niece/nephew (all on my hubs' side). We were in love with her from the start, too...and she continues to be *THE* sweetest, most smiley, happiest baby ever!
April
This month was pretty laid back. I think my horrible morning sickness finally started leaving my life at some point of this month!
Another of my best friends, Tia, had her bridal shower.
April 25th was the 1 year anniversary of the loss of our sweet baby. I blogged about that day, here.
May
Busy month!
My niece & Goddaughter, Natalie, was baptized.
(Shon's brother, Steve, is her Godfather.)
We had a bachelorette party for my friend, Tia!
My hubby graduated from Medical School on May 14th!!!
On May 16th, we found out that the baby in my belly was a BOY!!! Blogged about that day, here!
Video of telling my family the gender (it's the greatest!) :
My friend, Andrea, found out on the SAME day that she was expecting a girl!
My friends from the med-spouse club threw me a little baby shower early because we would be going our separate ways after graduation.
June
Douglas Sweet Pea Smoochie Poochie turned 3!
Douglas Sweet Pea Smoochie Poochie turned 3!
Went on vacation to Cocoa Beach, FL with my parents, sister, and Mammaw.
My friend, Tia, got married!
July
Shon started his residency on July 1st.
Finished up house renovations- new wood laminate flooring in our hallway/living room/kitchen/dining and painted kitchen cabinets! Posted about kitchen makeover here!
Shon & I celebrated 3 years of marriage on July 26!
My friend, Andrea, had her baby shower!
August
My baby belly started getting HUGE! ;)
We had a 3-D ultrasound at 30 weeks just for fun!
My family/friends threw me an AMAZING bird's nest themed baby shower! Blogged about it here!
September
Continued to get larger, more miserable, and more anxious!
Finished up nursery preparations. See finished product here!
Worked my last night as a NICU nurse on September 24/25.
2 days later on September 27th, our precious, sweet, Holden Ezra was born at exactly 37 weeks!!! Blogged about his arrival, HERE and birth story is HERE.
October
On October 8th, 11 days after Holden was born, my friend, Andrea & her husband Jason, welcomed Emery Noelle into the world!
Holden turned 1 month old! 1 month post, here!
Holden had his 1st Halloween. ;)
November
I turned 26 on November 24th and Holden had his first Thanksgiving on the same day! :) Thanksgiving post, here!
Holden turned 2 months old! 2 month post, here!
December
We celebrated Christmas - Holden's 1st!
More Christmas pictures, here!
Christmas recap, here!
Holden turned 3 months old! *Post and picture to come!*
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Wow, what a year....just chock full of blessings! This year has really been all about Holden. :) I suspect that the years to come will be all about him as well....and I wouldn't have it any other way!
Thank you, Lord, for a wonderful, redeeming year. A year of deliverance, answered prayers, blessings, miracles, love, happiness, and joy. Thank you for watching over us and protecting us and giving us WAY more than we deserve. I cannot be thankful enough for the year 2011. It has definitely been one for the books!
*I hope I haven't left anything important out! This was made a little easier thanks to the new facebook timeline! I will probably think of something later and have to add on! ;)
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