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| Happy New Year - The start to 2011! |
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| January - 2nd round of IVF (cancelled cycle) |
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| February - Celebrating my 28th birthday in the hill country |
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| March - Celebrating my dad's 60th birthday in the hill country |
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March - Kris' mom came for a visit!
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| March - Kris surprised me with my camera to help take my mind off of our heartache. It helped for sure! |
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| Easter 2011 |
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Mother's Day 2011 June - We started the adoption process!!  June - Oskar turned 6!  July - Trip to the Dominican Republic to celebrate our decision to adopt.  July - Family pictures for our profile book  August - George turned 3 and we completed our home study for the adoption. 
September - Kris and I became board members for the Houston Gladney Family Association  September - We celebrated our 3rd anniversary in NOLA  October 1, 2011 - We are finally approved to adopt and our profile book is complete!  October - We attended our very first air show as volunteers for the USO. In May we became volunteers for the United Services Organization.  October - We began working on the nursery  November - We hosted our very first Thanksgiving with friends  November - Kris turned 29!  December - I took a girl's trip to NYC during Christmas time  Christmas Eve 2011  A Christmas Day toast - Merry Christmas!  Happy 2012!!
It would be easy to look back at 2011 and say
it was the worst year of my life. But
the truth is; I refuse to look at it that way, so… it wasn't. 2011 will always hold a special place in my
heart. It was a year that began with
harsh realities and tough decisions, but it ended with blessings in disguise,
immense personal growth and marital strength and the motto 'hard work always
pays off' has never rang more true (haven't been able to share this news with
you yet, but hopefully soon!). As I look
back at these pictures, I can’t help but be grateful for all the blessings that
came from such a dynamic year in my life.
I look forward to 2012, but I know the tough
road is not behind us yet – it won’t be until our baby comes home. I just know in my heart of hearts that this
is the year we will become parents and for that – I can’t wait!
Happy New Year! May this year bring all the desires of your
heart.
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