5 Highlights of 2011

We had an amazing year. God has blessed us in so many ways. As I'm getting older, I seem to be forgetting what happened in each year. Sure, I remember them, but not the year they took place. So I decided to share my favorite moments from this past year. I want to remember the good and the bad, the things that defined our year.

1. Finding out I was pregnant! {February 1st}

Tom and I waited a long time to get pregnant, we wanted him to be finished with law school. We were married 4.5 years when it finally happened. Tom knew before I even tested, I was a little less sure. When I came out and showed Tom, he wasn't surprised, but honestly I was shocked.

2. My Baby Shower {May 2011}

Obviously it was Dr. Suess themed. :) I had an early shower when I was only 20 weeks along because all of my family are in California. This was the only time I would be able to get out there. Because of some blood pressure issues, I wasn't cleared to fly after this trip. I also got to announce the sex of our baby at the shower, inside was pink cake!

3. Moving into our new house in a new state {February 2011}

In January, we bought a new house in Virginia. It's only 45 minutes away from where we were living in Maryland, but we were so excited to make the move to VA. The day after we moved in is when my morning sickness started and the house sat the way it was until I was 20 weeks pregnant. We've done so much since them and I plan on sharing it all in the new year.

4. The birth of our daughter, Olivia Autumn {September 22, 2011}

Needless to say, this is our top highlight of the year. We are so in love with this little girl and are enjoying watching her change and grow. God has truly blessed us with her and we are so thankful for her. She also happens to be the prettiest baby I know. :) And while this was the happiest day of my life, it was also one of the saddest. My grandmother passed away the same day.

5. Olivia's First Christmas {December 2011}

She's only 3 months old, but we loved sharing Christmas with Olivia. It was fun to watch her eyes light up and the sight of Christmas trees and dance around while singing Christmas songs. It was an amazing day and season for all of us and we can't wait until next year.