2010 A Year In Review

2010-What a year! I am usually not a really "reflective" person, I tend to just keep my eyes on what is ahead and try not to focus much on what has happened. But this year is a little different! This was a year of big adjustments for all of us (especially Wrigley) as we settled into our new groove. Yes, it took us a solid 4 months to figure out that groove. It was also a year that provided a lot of closure for us. What a relief to have the month of February over! God carried us through, as he always does. Heaven got really lucky this year when it gained several wonderful new residents. Although we are sad to lose those individuals, we know they are so happy in heaven and can't wait to see them again. We also welcomed many new friends into the world this year and we are looking forward to adventures with each of them.
I have a hard time with resolutions, because I know that they are just something that you say knowing that you aren't going to actually do it. At least, that is my experience with resolutions. So I am setting a goal for myself, one that I hope I can achieve. My goal for 2011 is to live more in the present. I have a tendency to focus on what is next and be so busy planning, that I miss what is happening. Everyone told us that time flies when you have a child, but we didn't comprehend what they meant until this year. Our sweet baby girl is now a toddler who uses phrases (her favorite being "No Mama!") and tries to make her own decisions. It is incredible how quickly this ride is going! We are hanging on and can't wait to see what is next with our most precious blessing. Here is a little picture recap of some "highlights" of Olive's year...

First time to play in a bouncer

First time to see a Sooner bowl game

First time to celebrate Mommy's birthday

First time to eat at Freddy's

First time to eat vegetables!

First time to take a bath in the "big girl" tub

First Valentine's Day

First time to crawl!! And our lives haven't been the same since! :)

First time to be in a fashion show

First trip to the zoo

First opening day!

First Easter and the first time to wear shoes!
It was an Easter miracle that only lasted through church.

First picture in the tulips

First time to play in her front yard swing

First Mother's Day

First bike ride

First Cubbies game!

First time to be completely traumatized by Mommy (I am sure it won't be the last)

First time to swim in a big pool

First official celebration of living on the best street in Norman...our block party with all of the babies. Our sweet neighbor, Marie, who was the mastermind of the block party passed away in November and we are so thankful she started this tradition!

First haircut

First Father's Day

First time to celebrate Wrigley's birthday

First Fourth of July

First time to color

First steps!!

First time to visit Pops

Fun times at the splash pads!

First time to eat cake...I think she liked it!

First time to meet Papa

First time to meet an Olympic gold medalist

First Sooner football game

First time to have her piggies painted

First time to use her own silverware

First time to win a prize for best costume

First Jack-o-lantern

First time to pet a goat

Celebrating Daddy's birthdayFirst time to make cookies for Santa

What a wonderful year full of precious memories. We love you more than you know, Olive Kay and we can't wait for what the next year has in store!