looking back on 2012

2012.

Another year behind us.

As I think back over the year, most definitely it was full of blessings!

I am most thankful for God, health, family/friends, and of course,

the answer to our long-awaited prayers.

Sure we experienced a few troubles and disappointments of life; but the good definitely outweighed the bad.

 Pictured above:  Trip to Virginia to see friends.  Took L&A to the Cabbage Patch hospital for their birthdays.  Easter with family.  I became a notary.  2012 garden.  Thumpy took her first ride in Chris' truck. 
Mountain day-trip with my mom, 2 cousins, and my cousin's kiddos.  A hot date with my man.

TRYC 2012.  My brother visited for my birthday.  Many splashes in the pool.  Pregnancy announcement - definitely the highlight of the year!!!  Ultrasound at 8 weeks.  2nd row seats at Gaither concert.  Renovations to our home. 
First Christmas as a mom and dad.  Gender Reveal - It's a girl.

 

Not pictured:  Blessings of sweet friends.  Chris assisted in another house build.  Having our first Bible/book study with friends.  Sadness in a friendship.  Learning I am allergic to bee stings and I should use EPI pen.  Discovering Pinterest and trying out new ideas and recipes.  Chris diagnosed with kidney stones.  Chris' job change.  Serving lunch once every six weeks with our bible study group at local Salvation Army.  My brother survived Hurricane Sandy.  Losing my Aunt Judy. 

 

What a difference a year makes!
God truly has been good to me this year ... far better to me than I have been to Him.
God was GIVER to me in 2012 ... for He blessed us with our heart's desire.
"Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift."  2 Corinthians 9:15

I look into 2013 with great anticipation.