It's already been a year....wow!

It's Christmas Night and I am finding myself to be quite nostalgic - today was our baby boys first Christmas, last Christmas it was just the two of us (me and Sal) and I remember wondering what it would be like to finally have Isaac in our arms - he was born 7 days later!

There was a night in late March early April 2007 when Sal was playing his guitar and he began to pray/sing to God asking him to "Bless our Baby" - we weren't even pregnant yet but we had been trying for quite a few months and were beginning to be discouraged. April 29, 2007 I found out we were pregnant - it was a Sunday, Sal was in Austin visiting his mom and dad, I went to church but couldn't survive Sunday school because I was so queasy, after church I couldn't even eat lunch because it smelled so gross, I made it home and had to take a test. It was the middle of the day, I should have waited for the next morning but I just couldn't! And wouldn't you know, two lines showed up!!!! I didn't know what to do, I was all alone so I called Sal and totally freaked him out because I was crying my eyes out! He rushed home to celebrate with me!

Throughout my pregnancy I remember this overwhelming sense of joy, it would consume me at a moments notice. This past year has been the same way. I will find myself instantly consumed with pure joy, gratefulness that I have a son, that we are a family!

Isaac was born New Years Eve 2007 - so 2008 has been FULL OF FIRSTS! A year I wouldn't trade for anything. There have been days where I thought I wouldn't be able to make another minute and there were days I hoped would never end. Our little boy has grown and changed so much, his personality is blooming. He is silly and loves to be chased, he giggles with this shrill when he finds something that amuses him, and scrunches his nose when he doesn't get his way. His eyes twinkle too when he smiles and when he's being mischievous, and he still HATES socks and shoes, he curls his toes up so his foot is like a ball....no fun at all!

As I think about this last year I am reminded about the great blessings we've been given. We had our son, we bought our first home, we are healthy and happy. I also think of my friends who have the same longing we had in early 2007, it was one that consumed my every thought for 6 straight months. My prayer for my friends who desire a family is that God would pour out His mercy, grace, and love upon you. I pray that the desires of your hearts be given to you and your hearts and minds be filled with Gods promises, joy, peace, and grace.

Thanks for letting me remember this amazing year of our lives. I will post video and pictures soon of Isaac's Christmas and next week his birthday!!!!