Another year in review...2008

Another year has passed and there is so much to be thankful for. We have had a blessed year, and I will remember 2008 for many things...





in 2008...

• I became a Registered Nurse. I worked as a CNA, Mom/BabyRN and was hired into the NICU...my goal accomplished!


• Alaina was a tap dancing spoon and a tornado/poppy/jitterbug and did great!


• We saw that time marches on, and have watched Grandpa Jay and Grandma Betty grow a little bit older.


• We said good-bye to Grandma Bernice.


• We said hello to Gia and Gabriel, and are anxiously awaiting the new baby Rader!


• We saw God work miracles by keeping Gia and Heather safe.


• God kept my family safe on Christmas Eve., and all through the year.


• We went to Texas for spring break, july 4th and new years!


• We went to Silver Dollar City, and probably won't go back.


• Nate played T-ball, and kicked some butt!


• Sam played Basketball, Soccer, and Machine Pitch Baseball. Basketball is still his love.


• Sam won the class spelling bee again this year, and made it 7 rounds in the school championship!


• Alaina, Sam and Nate had great year's at school!


• KU won the National Basketball Championship.


• Did I mention I graduated from college?


• Jeremy ran his own business for a full year.


• Pool time!


• One of my sister-in-laws became my sister this year.


• Texas actually came to us for Thanksgiving!


• I gained and lost and then gained lots of weight.


• My babies grew.


• Tia and Rick lived with us for a while...and then got a house with a POOL!


• I helped start the Monday Coffeshop at church.


• I began teaching the 2 year olds on Sunday mornings.


• Jeremy sang It is Well
• History was made and Obama was elected President
• My mom changed jobs, and is adjusting.
• I spent my Fridays with Vanessa!